News Desk

In 2008 the Inner City group doubled their membership and consequently found their existing venue getting a bit cramped! A search was then conducted for a new home for the meetings. In February 2009, the perfect location was found... at Customs House Library at Circular Quay. The meeting room is large and well-equipped, and the location is well-serviced by public transport. We hope to see you there soon!

New location: Customs House Library, 2nd floor meeting room, Circular Quay, Sydney [map]

New time: 11am on the second Saturday of each month (starting March 14th)

There are several knitting-related charity drives on at the moment to support the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal. Please consider donating to one of them.

• Knitters' Charity Raffle. This Australian knitter has amassed a huge collection of knitting-related items (wool, books, gift certificates) that will be raffled off. Every $10 you donate to the Red Cross Appeal earns you a ticket. So if you need any more motivation, check it out.
• OzBushfireAppeal Etsy Shop. Crafters from Australian and around the world have donated beautiful handmade items for this shop. All items have free International Shipping, and all proceeds go the Australian Red Cross.
• Possum/Joey Pouches. WIRES carers are in need of knitted pouches and sewn linings to keep injured and orphaned marsupials safe and warm. (Pattern details at that link.)

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The Guild is happy to welcome a new Retail Member: Eaglewood Alpacas!

Eaglewood Stud is located at Murrumbateman inbetween Yass and Canberra with approx 60 alpacas in varying colours. They get the wool converted into 5 and 8 ply. No dyes are used at all and all colours are natural as they change by the mix of the colours the owner puts into each batch. The wool is also organically grown. Alpaca wool is beautifully soft fibre that is luxurious and beautifully warm. Members of the Knitters' Guild are being given the opportunity to buy straight from the stud, saving a great deal on money if brought retail ($12 normally). Orders of 10 balls plus are only $6.90 per ball plus Postage and Handling. On line ordering will be available soon at www.eaglewood.com.au. The stud also sells fleece depending on availablility.

We've just added Beryl Mercica's great "Digital Camera or iPod case" knitting pattern from the September 2008 newsletter to the site as our latest free pattern.

So, what will be your knitter’s New Years Resolution?  Perhaps it will be to challenge yourself to undertake one of the Guild’s Achievement Certificates.

The syllabuses in both knitting and crochet have been designed to revise and/or introduce a series of techniques to develop your knowledge and understanding.  There are currently three stages applicable to knitting (with a fourth concentrating on design in development) and two stages applicable to crochet.

Documentation to get you on your way to learning more about your craft can be obtained by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

It is the purpose of the Standards Committee to prepare a booklet on "HINTS & TIPS FOR KNITTING & CROCHET" to be launched at our 25th year celebrations.  We are asking members to send us their favourite hints & tips to assist us in this preparation.  We must be aware of copyright so request that references of source of information be sent.  Please send information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Members are to be reminded that membership fees are up for renewal. As per the August Executive meeting minutes regarding boundaries – “the boundary has been defined by the Executive based on members telephone numbers. IE, if a members home telephone starts with a ‘9’ or an ‘8’ then they will be charged a metropolitan fee.  All other members will be charged a country fee”.  Members are reminded to renew prior to February, otherwise the $12 joining fee will be charged once again. Please remember to PRINT CLEARLY. We are only as good as the information we receive. If your contact details are incorrect please advise Margaret Reid.

If you have a printer, you can download a PDF version of the form to your computer and print it out right now. (Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this form.) You can then print the form, complete it, and post it to us with your renewal fees.