Welcome Wagon August 24th - 26th 2018 - Knit August Nights
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Welcome Wagon August 24th – 26th 2018
What, Where & When – Quick Class/Event Guide
WHERE STREAM ONE STREAM TWO STREAM THREE STREAM FOUR STREAM FIVE
Friday 9am – 12pm Friday 3pm – 6pm Sat 9am – 12pm Sat 1.30pm – 4.30pm Sunday 9am
East Pier Drop Spindling Yarn & Pattern Magic Introduction to Lace Off the Cuff Frida Crown
Frances Stachl Nanette Cormack Sue Schreuder Nanette Cormack Alia Bland
East Pier Crochet Lace Heel & Toes Techniques Sweater Skills Continental KNitting Knit Lounge
Sofia Moers Clare Devine Libby Jonson Frances Stachl Quiet Zone
Crown Hotel Top Down Raglans Triangular Shawl Extn Frog Free Zone Short Rows Sock Short Rows
Georgie Nicolson Georgie Nicolson Georgie Nicolson Georgie Nicolson Clare Devine
Crown Hotel Intro to Double Knitting Intro to Double Knitting Strantarsia Shaping in D-K
Nathan Taylor Nathan Taylor Nathan Taylor Nathan Taylor
Port View Fab Fairisle Knit 2 Fit Creative Cables Steeking
Morag McKenzie Libby Jonson Nikki Jones Morag McKenzie
Skeinz 10am – 11.30am
Hexi Blanket & Crochet Charts
Deb Mooore
Spriggs Park & Marine Parade Playgrounds: - Spriggs park is the beachfront playground, just
Spousal & Child Diversions a few minutes’ walk along the pathway (towards the Port) from the KAN Venue at East Pier.
It’s a great place to let the kids let off stream if you are staying nearby. If you want to
experience a larger playground, which is fully fenced (great if you have a wee escape artist),
I know many of you are travelling down as a family or with your significant other. Here are a the Marine Parade playground is the play for you. It’s just before the National Aquarium on
few distractions they may wish to check out whilst you are up to your eyeballs in fibrous Marine Parade. Catch the Hopper bus from Ahuriri into town & the playground is about a 7
nirvana. minute walk from the Napier i-site.
Marine Parade – Has seen a massive overhaul in the past two years. From Ocean Spa all the
way down to the Aquarium, make sure you see the new viewing platform giving you some The MTG: - Napier newly revamped museum, theatre & gallery. It’s just across the road
of the best views of the Bay, the kids will love Bay Skate and the walking paths. and a 100m down from Ocean Spa. A perfect place to absorb some of the Napier Deco
history & culture. Have a look on their website to see what attractions are available.
National Aquarium of NZ: - Even if you have been before, this gem on Marine Parade is
worth a repeat visit. The new penguin recovery sanctuary is now open, the penguin rescue The Globe Theatre – Ahuriri’s own boutique cinema situated in the heart of the Crown
room is fabulous & you always get to see the Kiwi (check out their website for feeding Hotel complex. It show’s a mix of current block busters and arthouse films, The Globe is a
times) comfortable 45 seat cinema that allows you to escape for a few hours. View coming
Ocean Spa: - Pack your togs as Napier famous Ocean Spa, just a 15 minute walk around the attractions here.
waterfront on the Rotary Pathway on Marine Parade, has hot pools which are very family
friendly. It is also the perfect place to visit after a long day stitching at KAN. HB Farmers Market – Is held in Napier on Saturday mornings in Clive Square (just over the
hill from Ahuriri) or at the Hastings Showgrounds on Sunday. More info here
Programme 2018 Saturday Morning 8:30am – 12.00 noon
8am: Registration desk open – East Pier
Thursday 3pm -6pm 10am – 12pm: Design Spun Tours & Skeinz open - rotating
shuttles running from East Pier to Skeinz (look for flag)
9am: Nathan Taylor Day – Crown Hotel (Gather at reception) 11.30am - 1pm: Deb from Outlaw Yarns - Sample Showcase at
6pm: Lights Up knitting - Bookings directly through The Globe (Book Skeinz! (Open to Public)
Club starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton & Candice Bergen) 8.30am: All trading opens (East Pier & The Box)
3pm - 5pm: Earlybird Registration: East Pier From 10am: Knit Chill Zones – Beattie & Forbes, Ahuriri
12pm: Photo Competition opens: Upload Posts to Instagram Pharmacy Courtyard & the Village Green by The Box
(#KANphotocomp18 or #KANnapier2018) , KAN Facebook or email 9am – 12pm: Stream Three Workshops
to info@knitaugustnights.co.nz Lunch: Free to choose – we have over a dozen cafes &
restaurants in Ahuriri alone!
Friday Morning 8am – Noon
Saturday Afternoon 1.30pm - late
8am: Registration opens – East Pier
9am - 12pm: Stream One classes commence 1.30pm – 4.30pm: Stream Four Workshops
10am: Trading Hall opens for set up 1pm - 3pm: Linden Leaves workshop TBC
10am: Outlaw Stagecoach Express to Skeinz starts. Meet at KAN flag 4.45pm - 5.30pm – Speed Knitting challenge
in front of East Pier entrance (apx 30 minute rotations) 4.30pm: Trading closes at The Box
11am: The Box trading opens (Open to Public) – the early bird 5pm: Trading closes at East Pier
catches the best bargains!
Sunday Morning 9am – 12pm
Friday Afternoon 1pm – 6pm
9am – 12pm: The Knitters Market - East Pier (open to the public)
1pm – 6pm: Traders market open (KAN Registrants ONLY) 9am – 12pm: The Box trading opens
3pm – 6pm: Stream Two Workshops 9am - 12pm: Stream Five Workshops - East Pier & The Crown
2.30pm: Last shuttle departs to Skeinz 9am – 12pm: Espresso Knit – East Pier (a chance for one last
6pm – 9pm: Welcome Soiree – The Urban Winery, Ossian Street in knit, knatter, & shopping)
British American Tobacco building (ticketed event) Monday 12pm: Photo competition entries close.
KAN Traders 2018 KAN 2018 PHOTO COMPETITION!
To encourage you to get those smart phone cameras out this weekend I have
Quick reference guide for traders at this year’s event put together a FOUR prizes packs for the best KAN photo uploaded from
August 23rd until August 27th. You have four places to upload: Instagram &
Vintage Purls - Morag Twitter using the #kanphotocomp2018, #KANnapier2018 or #knitaugustnights
Holland Road Yarn Co – Tash & Co 2018, the Facebook Page or on the Ravelry Group site. If you need help with
uploads, come and see me or any of our tech savvy attendee’s (I’ll point
Outlaw Yarns (at Skeinz Only) - Deb
them out) to help – of you can email your picture
Maniototo Yarns - Mary to info@knitaugustnights.co.nz if you get truly stuck.
Man Made Fibre - Ian Judging will take place early the next week and the winner will have their
Bleating Art – Alice & Denise prize dispatched out to them ASAP – I had some AWESOME images entered
Darn-Knit NZ - Susan last year.
Stray Cat Socks
Dark Harbour Yarn - Nikki The FOUR themes this year are:
Yarnfloozy - Catrien
Orange Tail Yarns - Virginia “Made by Hand” – capturing images of some of the incredible hand crafted
Natural Star - Brenda items that will be worn or created at KAN – any medium on any body
Harnies Hoolies – Julie & Paul Prize sponsored by Wentworth Distributors
fibre2go - Lyn
“What was I thinking!!?” – those crazy unpredictable, often hilarious
Truly Myrtle - Libby moments, that happen at KAN – especially after dark…. Nothing is off limits –
Revive Designs - Deb the funnier the better!
Frances Stachl Jeweller - Frances Prize sponsored by Skeinz
Knitnstitch 2018 Ltd - Beth
The Yarn Queen – Ruth & Joy “Bombs Away” – after several valiant efforts last year I have added a
Happy Go Knitty - Helene photobombing category this year – much fun could be had with this!
Yarnz Ltd – Nanette & Lorraine Prize sponsored by Knit August Nights
“A Stitchin’ Bay-cation” – capturing images of your exploits away from KAN in
Sunday Only Traders and around beautiful Ahuriri, Napier or wider Hawkes Bay – please also tag
Andrews Knit Creations these entries with #ahuriripharmacy
Prize sponsored by Ahuriri Pharmacy
Nanacindy - Leona
Hanging Rock Roost - Vanessa
Denise Best Fibre - Denise
Class Schedule & Requirements
Tutor – Nathan Taylor Tutor - Libby Jonson
Strantarsia Sweater Skills
20g of each of two colours of yarn to work into the swatch described
below. Use two highly contrasting, solid colours, and a nice smooth yarn 4mm & 2.5mm circular needles approx. 60 cm long;
that is not too grippy Approx. 50 g of DK yarn
4mm or appropriately sized needles. Can be straights or circs. A wool needle
A few stitch markers
Homework
A swatch worked as follows: Using DK-weight yarn, and appropriately sized needles, with
your main colour, cast on 40 sts in the round, and work about 10 rounds of stocking Knit 2 Fit
stitch/stockinette. Do not work any colour changes.
DO NOT CAST OFF YOUR SWATCH! We will continue knitting it in the class. Your blocked swatch (approx 6” x 6”) in DK yarn, knitted in stocking-
stitch on 4mm needles (preferably in the round);
Demystifying Double-Knitting & NATHAN TAYLOR Day a pen
One set of 4mm knitting needles. Can be circs or straights. tape measure AND ruler
About 10g of each of two contrasting colours of DK-weight yarn. Choose calculator (your phone will probably have one on it).
a smooth yarn with a high twist for best results eg Skeinz Vintage or Select a Truly Myrtle garment pattern you’d like, send me an email and let
me know so I can bring it along: libby@trulymyrtle.com. (You can find them
similar, 50gm required for Nathan Taylor Day
all here: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/libby-jonson The only one that
Homework you can’t choose at the moment is Kate.)
Prior to coming to the class, please learn the Two-Colour, Alternating, Long-Tail Cast On
Homework
for Double Knitting ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oi2fknnH0 ), or at the very
least, know how to do the standard Long-Tail Cast on, tying a slip-knot with two strands of
Before class you’ll need to find some DK yarn (about 20 g in total) and knit
yarn, and as a little bonus, knitting two stitches together, with TWO strands of yarn. a gauge swatch in stocking-stitch with 4mm needles. Ideally you’ll knit your
swatch in the round but if you’re not ready to try that, just do a regular flat
Shaping: the future of DK swatch, about 6” by 6”. When you’re done, soak and lay your swatch out
20g of each of two colours of yarn, worked into the swatch described to dry naturally. It might pay to knit your swatch a few days before the
class so you’ve got time to block it and get it dry. (If you run out of time,
below. Use two highly contrasting, solid colours, and a nice smooth yarn
steam it with an iron instead. It’s not quite as good but it’ll do the trick).
that is not too grippy.
4mm or appropriately sized needles. Can be straights or circs. Confused about swatching? Don’t fret - we’ll talk about swatching in the
Homework class, but in the meantime, have a read of this article from my mini-mag all
Using DK-weight yarn, and appropriately sized needles, cast on 20 PAIRS of stitches (40sts about swatching: http://us9.campaign-
in total), using any two-colour, alternating cast on you like, and work about 5-8 rows of archive2.com/?u=ba71722bd1c56cfcd3f95aff7&id=f145013630
standard double-knitting, where both faces of the fabric display stocking stitch. Do not
work any colour changes, so that you will have colour A on one side, and colour B on the
other with no pattern showing. Tutor – Clare Devine
DO NOT CAST OFF YOUR SWATCH! We will continue knitting it in the class.
Heel & Toe Techniques – Download Requirements HERE
Sock Short Row Shaping – Download Requirements HERETutor - Morag McKenzie Tutor - Sofia Moers-Kennedy
Fab Fairisle Crochet Lace
Small quantities of 4ply yarn in a range of colours. Solid or semi-solid. Avoid highly Small quantity of laceweight yarn (2ply) in a light shade. If you would
variegated yarns. Left over sock yarns etc. are all fine (though traditionally non- like to continue on to making a full shawl you’ll require 1200m
superwash yarns are used). It would be nice if you were prepared to share your approx.
yarns with others so that we can all have fun playing with a wide range of colours.
Crochet hook suitable for yarn and personal crocheting tension
Needles to suit your yarn (3.00mm - 3.50mm); magic loop, two circulars or DPNs -
(somewhere between 2.00 mm and 3.50 mm)
whatever us you preferred method of working small circumferences in the round.
Your usual knit kit (scissors, markers, etc.).
Darning needle
Pen and notepaper. Glasses if you usually require them for crocheting/knitting and/or
reading
You must be able to knit small circumferences in the round to participate in class. If this is
something you haven’t done or haven’t done in a long time, then I suggest getting Tutor - Frances Stachl
acquainted before class - just cast on 40 stitches and use Magic Loop or double-point
needles to knit a tube.
Classic Continental
Steeking with Morag McKenzie
50gms DK weight yarn and 4.5mm needles to knit it on.
Bring needles in size 3.5mm and 5mm (but not essential if you don’t
Something to steek - a decent swatch of knitting at least 20cm x 20cm in stocking
have them)
stitch (non-rolling borders of garter is fine and will make your piece easier to
handle). This can be worked flat or knit in the round (generally we steek things Your preferred note taking equipment
that were knit in the round, but it’s entirely possible to practice the skills on flat Basic knit kit including your preferred yarn weight and needles (if not
knitting). It can be one colour or stranded knitting. It is best if your swatch is knit DK)
in wool (or a high-wool-content blend), avoid superwash treated yarns if you can.
Choose lighter colours to preserve your eyesight and sanity. Knit in Dk or 4ply. If Tension can change for different knitting styles- so if you have them, bring the
you are taking the Fair Isle class you can potentially steek your sample from that needles you usually use to knit your chosen yarn and a needle size on either
class (provided you finish it to an acceptable size in time). side. Eg, a 4mm needle to begin with, and a 3.5mm and 4.5mm needle to
Sharp scissors (small dressmaking scissors or embroidery scissors are ideal). experiment with.
A smooth, strong, fine yarn to reinforce your steek with - a light sock yarn is good.
Choose a contrasting colour - make sure it can be clearly seen when laid on your
swatch. You won’t need much, 5g will be plenty. Introduction to Drop Spindling
A crochet hook a few sizes smaller than the needles used to knit your swatch. So,
if you used 3.25mm needles and 4ply, bring a 2.75mm hook. A drop spindle if you have one- though some will be available for the
A sharp tapestry needle with a eye big enough to take your reinforcing yarn. duration of the class. Ideally one with a weight between 20-45 grams.
Your usual knit kit (markers, measure, etc.). If you have fibre you want to experiment with bring it along- though
A fine knitting needle for picking up stitches (at least three or four sizes smaller there will be fibre supplied in class.
than that which you used to knit your swatch). If you have a kit of needles - just
bring the kit.
Pen and notepaperTutor - Georgie Nicolson Top Down Raglans
Frog Free Zone – Fixing Mistakes Approximately 250 yards/230 metres of DK/8ply weight yarn. A wool
yarn is recommended. Bring a couple of colours for experimenting.
Light coloured DK/8ply weight woollen yarn An 80cm circular in the size required to achieve stocking stitch
4mm(US6) circular or straight knitting needles (or size required to obtain tension (22 sts and 30 rows = 4”). Recommended needle size:
a tension of 22 4mm/US6
stitches and 30 rows over 10cms) An 80cm circular two sizes smaller than that required to achieve
set of double pointed needles (same size as other needles) tension. Recommended needle size: 3.5mm/US 4.
3.5mm or 3.75mm crochet hook Preferred option for small circumference knitting in the needle size
cable needle you achieved tension with; one long circular for magic looping, two
darning needle circulars, double pointed needles, or even a teeny 20cm circular. (I
will bring some teeny circulars for participants to try out)
lockable stitch markers
4 stitch markers
contrast colour woollen yarn (DK/8ply)
Waste yarn, darning needle, measuring tape and scissors.
one blocking mat
blocking pins
Homework:
patience
It is recommended that knitters swatch prior to this class. You will be looking
Homework:
to knit this garment at a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches.
Cast on 30 stitches using a long-tail cast on. (Finishing begins before we start
To swatch: cast on about 35 stitches. After working a few rows of garter
knitting so instead of using a slip-knot as your first stitch, try just looping the yarn
stitch, continue to knit in stocking stitch until your piece is about square.
round the needle.)
Block, measure and adjust your needles as required to achieve correct
Work 10 rows in stocking stitch. Leave on needles.
tension.
Triangular Shawls Deconstructed
Short Rows
2 x 100g of 4ply/fingering weight yarn (100g of each colour)
Swatch (See Homework)
4mm needles (or size adjusted based on your personal knitting
4mm/US6 needles (or size you usually get tension with for DK/8ply)
experience)
2 x 100g of DK/8ply weight yarn in two colours that contrast with
scissors
each other
stitch markers and your regular kit of knitting notions
5mm/US8 needles (or two sizes bigger than you usually get tension
pencil and eraser
with for DK/8ply)
The pattern will be supplied as part of the class for you to take home and
Homework:
complete your shawl.
Swatch for class. With 4mm needles (or size you usually get tension with for
DK/8ply) cast on 40 stitches.
Work 6 rows of garter stitch. Then work 10 rows of stocking stitch.Tutor - Nikki Jones Tutor – Deb Moore
Classic Cables Hexi Blanket & Intro to Crochet Charts
DK/8ply weight yarn in a plain light colour. 5mm Crochet Hook
Needles that you’d usually use to knit DK/8ply yarn A collection of DK yarns. Suggested yarn Outlaw Bohemia Worsted or
A cable needle (any sort of shape is fine) Skeinz Vintage DK
Highlighter tape OR Washi tape OR post it notes to mark your chart Basic notion kit
Basic knit kit
This class is at Skeinz – shuttle provided.
Tutor - Alia Bland
Frida Crown Tutor - Nanette Cormack
3.5mm Hook
Yarn needle for sewing Yarn & Pattern Magic
Headband – see note below
Brightly coloured DK yarn in Cotton Lots of different types of yarn in different weights, small bits fine but
Yarn can be provided for a material fee of $8 also some DK/8 ply that you can knit up samples with.
At least 4 different sizes of needles from 3mm to 5mm
Many different styles of headbands may be used as the base of a crown. When
As many ball bands/yarn labels that you can find, with or without the
selecting your headband, think about whether you'll make a single band of
yarn is fine
flowers, or a thicker double row. For a single band, a plain headband will be fine,
however, for the double row, you may wish to choose a wider headband with Scissors
multiple strips and gaps, if available. Headbands with thinner strips to anchor the Tape measure AND Ruler
roses to are easier to work with than a thick, wide band with no gaps. Another Pen and paper for notes
option is to make a fabric band which the flowers can be sewn onto.
Off the Cuff Embellishments
Tutor - Sue Schreuder DK for knitting samples, at least 2 different colours
4mm needles
Introduction to Lace Knitting Scissors
Pen and paper for notes
Sock weight wool (4ply) preferably a light colour and not variegated
4mm knitting needles – either straights or circulars
Stitch markers
A crochet hook to help if you drop a stitch
Your standard knit kit – scissors etc.Quick GPS Addresses SKEINZ AT KAN
East Pier/Harbourview Motor Lodge
60 Nelson Quay – Ahuriri, Napier Skeinz will be open extended hours and running FREE shuttles (aka
The Outlaw Stagecoach Express) from the shop to the event from
The Crown Hotel
22A Waghorne Street – Ahuriri, Napier opening until closing on FRIDAY & SATURDAY. If you have never been
to the mill – the tour is a MUST DO.
The Navigate
50 Waghorne Street – Ahuriri, Napier
The shop is also open from 10am until 3.30pm on weekdays & from
Skeinz
9am til 3pm on KAN Saturday.
5 Husheer Place Onekawa, Napier
Last shuttle departs East Pier Saturday at 2.30pm, with return after
Exclusive KAN Deals at Ahuriri Pharmacy
closing (after we’ve swept the mill to make sure you haven’t snuck in!!).
Tours are 9.15am, 10.15am, 11,15am and 12.15pm – if you are in a
morning class, you will have time to go straight to Skeinz for the final
tour.
CHECK YOUR GOODY BAGS FOR OFFER
FREE Tap Beer, House Wine or Non
Alcoholic Beverage with every main
meal.
Just show the staff this voucher or let them know KAN Exclusive!
New Sockmatician Yarn
you’re one of “Maree’s Knitters”
Valid from Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th Aug 2018.
Excludes fixed menu dinner Moody Hues 4ply with colours designed by Nathan Taylor!
PLUS 100% wool yarns drastically reduced – from $2.00 ball
West Quay Ahuriri – Just a 7 minute walk from KAN HQ Plus clearance yarns direct from the distributor
www.speightsnapier.co.nz Valid from THURSDAY 23rd – Monday 29th August 2018So you don’t get lost….
KAN Class Locations – Ahuriri KAN tour!
Room e Cr
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Look for the KAN Flag
The Globe e
MamaSons
On walkway from Navigate to The Crown
& BazaarYou can also read
