News Desk

Help Sought for Crochet, Knitting, Garment Finishing

The Guild has received a request from Inge, who writes:

I'm hoping you can put me in contact with someone who can do some crochet for me.
I have vast sewing skills but sadly on crochet skills.
I have 2 hat patterns and would need them to be finished in 4 weeks.

The Guild has received a request from Rachel O'Brien, who writes:

I am interested in finding a competent knitter to knit for me for a fee a gorgeous vintage knitted cardigan (a 1940’s cable pattern).  I can knit but I think this is a bit beyond my abilities and I want it to have a really professional look.  Would you have any members who would be interested in doing this.  I live in Turramurra and would supply the wool and pattern.

The Guild has also received a request from Lynne Cook, who writes:

I live in the Sutherland Shire and we used to have a number of wool shops but sadly no more.  I think the last one we had was Wisteria at Miranda which was a great shop but it is no longer there.  I have knotted a beautiful alpaca jumper but do not want to ruin it by attempting to put it together myself.  I used to be able to get woollens done at Wisteria but now I don't know where to go.

Do you have any members over this way (southside) who would do a job like this? I would be interested know of any.

Many thanks in advance, for your assistance.

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Interested in Joining the Website Subcommittee?

The Executive Committee have approved the formation of a Website Subcommittee to maintain the Guild's website and help our members get the most out of technology.  (Also, to give Kris a much-needed break!)  We are looking to recruit two volunteers to help out.  Enthusiasm is more important than expert computer skills, as Kris can provide any necessary training.  However, the volunteers should have email and regular access to a computer with Internet.  As the group will mainly communicate via email, expressions of interest from regional members are encouraged.  Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Inner City Group venue change to Surry Hills

The Inner City group have advised that from now on they will be meeting at Surry Hills Library on Crown Street in Surry Hills in the Function Hall on Level 1. Their meetings take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11am. If you need information on how to get to the new venue, they have transport information (PDF) available.

Jane Slicer-Smith event at Kinokuniya

The Guild has been notified by Books Kinokuniya that Jane Slicer-Smith will be taking part in a special launch of her new book Swing Swagger Drape on July 15th at 6pm. Jane will be introducing the book in the store and demonstrating her unique knitting talents. More details are available on the Guild Calendar.

The Knitters' Guild NSW Website Made Easy

Are there members of your Guild group who need a little help with the website? The Executive have released a PDF Guild entitled The Knitters' Guild NSW Website Made Easy. It explains how to use the Guild website; how to request a password and log in; and what to do once you're logged in. Please feel free to share it with other Guild members.

The Guide is available in our members-only area here.

Special thanks to Susan Brandt of the Epping group for providing the initial text and images!

Guild seeking Publicity Offer, Honorary Auditor

The Guild is advertising the two following positions:

PUBLICITY OFFICER (Position for a current member)

The Guild is currently looking to appoint a PUBLICITY OFFICER, to publicise the Guild, its events and its members.

The duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining contacts with press, television stations and magazines, and being the initial point of contact for enquiries from these media.  Sourcing appropriate Guild members to handle enquiries where necessary.
• Preparing press releases to report and promote news and events.
• Producing general publicity materials such as leaflets, posters etc.
• Liaising with individual Guild groups to help them to promote their own events.
• Liaising with Guild sub-committees to ensure their work is promoted.
• Preparing publicity material to promote the Guild and its activities through the newsletter, website and Ravelry site.
• Maintaining press cuttings file, and details of all non-print media coverage.

If you feel that this is a role you would like to undertake, please submit a short letter of interest to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , together with your proposals for publicising the Guild over the next 12 months.

HONORARY AUDITOR (Must NOT be a Guild Member)

At the close of the Guild’s 2009 financial year the Guild’s Honorary Auditor, Anthony Tinworth, tendered his resignation. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Anthony very much for his many years of service to the Guild and wish him well for the future. In order to fill the position, the Executive would like members to put forward suggestions for a suitable person to take on the role of Honorary Auditor - the person should have experience in accounting and/or financial auditing. Please forward any proposals to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it either by email or post for consideration by the Executive. (Note: Honorary means unpaid.)

Knitters Sought for Fairisle Pullover, Beanie

The Guild has received a couple requests from a people looking for knitters.

• A gentleman looking for someone to knit him "an old style fair isle pullover."
• Someone to "copy a kind of large unusual beanie knitted by a great knitter who is no longer available."

Please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are able to help.

Join our new Ravelry group!

For those of you who haven't heard of it, Ravelry is a website dedicated to knitting, crochet, and other textile arts:

"Ravelry is a place for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, weavers and dyers to keep track of their yarn, tools, project and pattern information, and look to others for ideas and inspiration... Ravelry is a great place for you to keep notes about your projects, see what other people are making, find the perfect pattern and connect with people who love to play with yarn from all over the world in our forums."

Since Ravelry has become the defacto social network for knitters online, the Knitters Guild of NSW have set up an official Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitters-guild-nsw-inc. The purpose of the group is to provide another venue for Guild members to communicate, and for prospective members to learn more about us. Ravelry membership is free and open to all. The Guild's Ravelry group is moderated by two members of the Executive Committee.