Market updates

Blogger is glitching and it's not possible to update my market list
to the right. It’s a known problem and I hope they will sort it soon.
In the meantime, here is a list of where you can find me before Christmas:

Matakana Indie Market
Sunday 27 October, 9.30-2.30

Devonport Craft Market
Sunday 3 November, 10-3

Michael Park School Fair
Saturday 9 November, 9.30–3.30
Michael Park School, 55 Amy St, Ellerslie

Devonport Craft Market
Sunday 17 November, 10-3

Titirangi Village Market
Sunday 24 November, 10–2

Auckland Art & Craft Fair
Saturday 30 November, 11-3

Titirangi Village Market
Sunday 8 December, 10–2


There might be one or two more coming, but I will keep you posted.

Wow – photos

Wonders of Wool was such a busy market, I didn't have time to take photos until half-way through so lots of goodies are already missing here.

Still – here are some photos from Happy-go-knitty's stall at Wonders of Wool, Wellington Underground market.

Enjoy!

Happy-go-knitty stall

Merino/silk lace weight

BFL sock yarn

Merino/silk sock yarn

Cotton skeins and kits

Kid's cotton beanies and kits for flower brooch

Bead-knitted merino cuffs, stripy cuffs, tangle-free earphones (on stand)
and Knit Kits: earphones, stripy cuffs and bead-knitted cuffs.

Wonders of Wool

Next Friday I will take 3 huge suitcases jam packed with yarn, Knit Kits and knitted goodies and board the plane to Wellington.

Why?

Well, next Saturday it's time for the annual Wonders of Wool at Wellington Underground Markets. If you are a 'yarnie' –  it's the place to be!

Excited much? Yup!

Market weekend

I’m very excited about my busy weekend ahead – 

you can find me at markets both Saturday and Sunday!

Saturday 3 November

Michael Park Steiner School

9.30–3.30

55 Amy Street, Ellerslie

Sunday 4 November

Devonport Craft market

10–3

Devonport Community House

32 Clarence Street, Devonport

I will have lots of hand-dyed yarn and knitted goodies – 

bead-knitted merino cuffs, cotton beanies for kids 

and various knit kits if you would like to make your own crafts.

Below are some samples of what I will bring.

Kid’s beanies made of hand-dyed cotton

Bead-knitted merino cuffs

Knit kit for stripy cuffs

Knit kit for tangle-free earphones

 100% cotton

self-striping BFL sock yarn

merino/silk/nylon sock yarn

silk/merino lace weight

Hand-dyed cotton and other goodies

Photo by Madeleine Dehmer

Wow, what a day!

Wow, Auckland Art & Craft Fair was so much fun!

It was very busy and I met so many nice people.

Thanks to all my lovely customers!

I didn't have time to take any photos but the fair 

photographer took this one of my stall.

More photos from the fair here.

Busy, busy

I'm very excited about being part of Auckland Art & Craft Fair 

this Saturday! It's an amazing event with more than 80 stall holders.

It takes place at Aotea Centre and we will be there 11-3.

I will bring lots of yarn – BFL sock yarn (semi-solid and self-striping), 

lusciuos silk/merino lace weight in new colours, the yummy 

super chunky merino/alpaca and two boxes of 100% cotton 

in the colour of the rainbow.

And of course the knitted goodies as well! I have loads of cuffs 

and kid's cotton beanies. If you're a knitter yourself I will bring 

kits for cuffs and flower brooches.

On Sunday you will find me at Titirangi Village market. 

I will be back in my regular spot up on the stage. 

If you haven't been to this market you should come for a visit. 

It has a lovely vibe to it with live music, a cafe and lots 

of funky crafts. It's open from 10-2.

Hope to see you in the weekend!

Featured

Today I am featured on Auckland Art & Craft Fair’s blog.

(With typo and all! That's what happens when you work late

every night preparing for all the markets.)

I'm looking forward to this one, it'll be big and amazing.

Come and see me!

Saturday 10 December, 11–3 at Aotea Centre, Auckland City

Click here to read about me and my work.

Blendy knits again

I’m going to Wellington on Friday and I’m looking forward to

a very exciting weekend. On Saturday it’s time for Craft2.0.

At the Atrium, Chaffers Dock Building, Herd Street,
Wellington City. We will be open 10–4.

But there is more! The very clever Belinda Too from Blendy Knits
is releasing her latest book, Blendy Knits Again, at Craft2.0!

As a special bonus issue, pre-Craft2.0 event, come along to the
Blendy Knits Book Launch Party on Friday night and be the first
to buy this great new knitting book, which features 25 patterns for
hats, legwarmers, fingerless gloves, socks, lace scarves cardigans.

Blendy Knits Book Launch Party
Friday Oct 28 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Paramount Theatre – by the bar

Not only can you lay your hands on the new book, I will be there
so that you can get some yarn for your knitting! The two patterns
below are made from Happy-go-knitty hand-dyed cotton.
My sock yarn is not featured in the book (it’s too new!)
but of course you can use it for the patterns in the book.

12ply at OFCS

The new on-line market Oh, For Crafts’ Sake is a big success

with 278 ‘likers’ the day after it opened!

I added more stock to my ‘market table’ today,
lots of yummy 12ply core spun wool.

Click the image to pop in and have a look.

Oh, For Crafts’ Sake

Last night a new on-line market launched on facebook.
Market ‘tables’ full of crafty goodness and I’m very happy to be part of it.
Why not check it out for yourself?

Another trip

I’m super excited about another trip to Wellington and Craft2.0!
This time it will be at a new venue in central Wellington, sounds great!
Put it in your calendar – it will be heaps of fun!

Craft 2.0

I’m super excited about going to Wellington
and Craft 2.0 this weekend!

You can read my profile here

Below are some new things I will pack in my suitcase
Beaded merino cuffs with some spanking new patterns

Many people have asked about beaded fingerless mittens.
Be quick – I will only have three pairs!

Some new stripy merino cuffs

Brand new colours of the hand-dyed cotton

Flower brooches

The yummy 8ply merino/possum in two new colours

And last but not least, super soft 12ply core spun wool.
One skein is enough for a scarf!

See you this Saturday in Wellington!

My stuff

Auckland Art & Craft Fair was on yesterday and it was
such a nice day, I met heaps of lovely people.

Wellingtonians – this is what I’ll bring for Craft 2.0!

Thanks for the photos, Alice!

Auckland Art & Craft Fair

Yep, this Saturday. Looking forward to it!

You can read my profile here.

Mmmm... colours!

Time flies and tomorrow it’s time for Devonport Craft Market again. Yay!

Aucklanders – don’t let the terrible weather spoil your day.
Come to DCM for some funky crafts, fun people and serious cupcakes!

I’m bringing some new stuff

All this beautiful hand-dyed cotton has been re-skeined into 50gm skeins.

And of course I will have the little 5gm balls as well, ready for some crafts.
Like wee lollies, aren’t they?

And some more merino cuffs. The ones to the right
are made of yummy hand-dyed merino in red/pink/orange.

Crafternoon Tea

This Saturday you can find me at Crafternoon Tea (I love that name!)

in Kingsland. The market will run on the same day as the Kingsland Festival
so not only will you find loads of funky crafts – there will also be
live music, a kid’s zone and much more.

Saturday 9 April, 2–6pm.

To market!

I have worked frantically the past week to get ready for

Devonport Craft Market tomorrow.
And, phew, I’m finally done!

Yummy, soft hand-dyed merino wool on skeins

Some more merino beanies

Lots of shades of hand-dyed cotton yarn

And some new cotton beanies

I have created postcards of the Hearts for Canterbury outdoor installation.
All proceeds for the postcards will be donated to the Red Cross Canterbury
Appeal so please come along and buy some cards to show your support!

Exciting!

Auckland Art & Craft Fair is on this Saturday and it’s going
to be so much fun! I will bring beaded cuffs (long and a new short version),
golden skulls, flower necklaces, Hello Kitty and lots of other goodies.

Don’t miss this fair, there will be an amazing bunch of crafters, designers
and artists showing and selling their products.