News Desk

These are the workshops that will be running during FibreFest 2019. SO many to choose from ....  Morning, afternoon, all day.  Take your pick!

As always, bookings are made through Trybooking. Just click on a link to make your booking.

Morning

• 9.00 am - 12.00 pm - Crochet a Boho Bag ($85 pp)
• 9.30 am - 12.30 pm - First Steps in Pattern Modification ($50 pp)
• 9.30 am - 12.30 pm - A Taste of Weaving ($50 pp)
• 9.30 am - 12.30 pm - Crochet 6 Petal Flower Scarf ($95 pp) - PLEASE NOTE TIME INCORRECT ON IMAGE
• 10.00 am - 1.00 pm - Modern Lace Knitting ($110 pp)

Afternoon

• 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm Knit a Herringbone Cowl ($60pp)
• 1.00pm - 4.00 pm - First Steps in Pattern Publishing ($50 pp)
• 1.00pm - 4.00 pm - Introduction to Macrame ($80pp)
• 1.00pm - 4.30 pm - How to Use a Drop Spindle ($50 pp)
• 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm - Crochet Rainbow Hole Shawlette ($70 pp)

All Day

• 10.00 am - 4.00 pm - Spin cotton with Takli and Charkha ($125 pp)
• 10.00 am - 4.00 pm - Skein and Warp Painting ($100 pp)

Morning

Afternoon

All Day

Cancellation Policy
The Guild will issue a full refund for cancellations advised to us 14 days or more before the date of the event. However, please note that bookings are transferable. Should you wish to transfer your place at an event to another member, please advise the Workshop Convenor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This year World Wide Knit in Public Day is Saturday, June 8.  Guild groups are holding various events around the state. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want your group activity listed here.

Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Group are holding their W W K I P day at Spotlight Super Centre, Belrose corner of Mona Vale Road and Forest way on 8th June 2019 members are invited to attend bring your wool; and needles

Pittwater

Knitting in Warringah Mall

Woy Woy

Woy Woy are holding their first World Wide Knit in Public event at Ettalong Diggers from 10.00am.
Knitting, crocheting, chatting, eating and drinking, with a competition and prizes. Guild and non-Guild members are very welcome to attend.

Don't miss out on booking these newly released workshops.

Click on an image to be taken to Try Booking.

We are pleased to announce a new Bristol Ivy Evening workshop in Sydney is now on sale. 

Click the event to book. Bookings are done through TryBooking.com.

Cancellation Policy
The Guild will issue a full refund for cancellations advised to us 14 days or more before the date of the event. However, please note that bookings are transferable. Should you wish to transfer your place at an event to another member, please advise the Workshop Convenor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This year we are particularly excited to share 2 FibreFest patterns with you. 

That's right! This year we have both a knit AND a crochet pattern. Two talented designers have been working hard to bring you a choice for this year's FibreFest.

Debra Kinsey Knits presents the knitted FibreFest Shawl 2019 (complete with scarf option).

Ruth Buchanan presents the crocheted cowl Gathering of Friends at FibreFest 2019.

So much choice! Choose one. Choose both. Either way, have fun, and be sure to bring your creations to show off at FibreFest 2019.

These patterns will be free to download until FibreFest 2019.

Click on a picture to go to Ravelry where you can download the pattern free till FibreFest 2019.

As part of Bristol Ivy’s visit to Australia, we have secured her teaching skills for a road trip to various locations across NSW. Bristol will be teaching a variety of topics that will be sure to inspire and education.

The Bristol Ivy Road Trip workshops are now open for bookings. Spaces are limited.

Workshops available

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Newcastle

Penrith

Sydney City

Queanbeyan

Cancellation Policy
The Guild will issue a full refund for cancellations advised to us 14 days or more before the date of the event. However, please note that bookings are transferable. Should you wish to transfer your place at an event to another member, please advise the Workshop Convenor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FibreFest Tote Bag

Introducing the limited edition FibreFest 2019 Tote Bag.

Preorder and collect on the day to guarantee your bag.

Workshops

The workshops have just been released -  FibreFest 2019 Workshops

Book quickly to avoid disappointment.  

Patterns

The FibreFest 2019 Patterns have been released.  This year you can pick between knitting or crochet (or why not do both?).

The knitted version is brought to you by Debra Kinsey Knits, and the crochet version by Ruth Buchanan.

Click on a picture to go to Ravelry where you can download the pattern free till FibreFest 2019.

We had so much fun with the FibreFest knit-a-long that we thought we should have another one! This time, it’s the ‘Bristol-along’. To celebrate Bristol’s visit and participation at the Conference in July, we are now encouraging all participants to knit any of her designs and wear it (or them) at the Welcome Reception on the Friday night. What a great way to show our appreciation, don’t you think?

Cast On is from 12 March 2019 and there will be a thread in our Ravelry group and we also encourage you to share your progress and finished items on social media using the following hashtags:

#knittersguildnsw
#bristolivyknitalong
#kgnswcon2019

Visit Bristol Ivy’s website, sign up for her newsletter and benefit from a discount on her Ravelry store patterns. We are aware that Bristol Ivy is a knitwear designer, but we hope
our crocheters will join in with some Bristol Ivy-inspired crocheted items.