Sydney Stitch N Bitch

Belated WIPS from Manly Stitch N Bitch

2008-06-03T19:34:00.003+10:00

Norwegian theme cardigan

Central Park Hoodie

Harts pub dates

2008-05-24T20:55:00.002+10:00

A quick update for Harts pub schedule for the next few months. Meetings are every 2nd Monday, except for public holidays.

June 2
June 16
June 30
July 14
July 28
August 11
August 25

Hope to see you there.

Knitting in art

2008-05-10T09:41:00.002+10:00

From one of Magdalena Bors's photograph, definitely worth a look.

Happy Easter

2008-03-20T15:26:00.004+11:00

Easter Monday Update: A couple of us are meeting at Pancakes at the Rocks.
Feel free to join us. (6.30ish, look for some knitting)

Reminder - due to the Easter Monday holiday, there will be no SnB meeting at Hart's Pub next week. In the meantime, for Easter related knitting patterns check out this link.

2008-02-23T18:32:00.001+11:00

The knit tag night was a riot and Valentine's morning was a sight to behold. To be honest I wasn't sure if any of them would make the night given how keen security usually are to get rid of such threatening and scary items, but most of them were still there in all their glory.

Sadly, it turned out I was lucky to get these shots when I did, because only moments later cleaners realised the terrible risk they were causing to humanity and took several of them down. Phew, thank goodness we have the boys in orange to keep us safe. Here they are saving us from the pink peril:

And here's the moment when several days worth of knitting make their way to their final resting place. RIP. Amen.

There was however, one adornment that didn't end up binside, and that was the scarf and trotter cuffs on Il Porcillino, the wild boar who stands outside the Sydney Hospital:

Turns out Il Porcy is used to a little flashy garb from time to time. Being Italian, I suppose that fits.

Porcy's trotter cuffs have heart labels that ask "Do my trotters look big in this?". Some other Valentine's-appropriate labels for the evening included:

1. Thank you. Sorry. I love you. Your top is nice. Have you had a haircut. Looks good.

2. Sorry I didn't apologise earlier. John.

3. Thanks for putting out the garbage.

4. Love is over-rated.

5. No matter how cute or funny a man is, there is a woman who is sick of him.

7. My darling. My lampost.

8. I love my dad.

9. Some people think chocolate is a substitute for love. Sensible people know it is the other way round.

10. I think therefore I'm single.

11. Thank god I got the children.

12. Maybe if this tag is witty enough someone will love me.

13. When it comes to relationships, bourbon bourbon bourbon.

14. No you hang up first...

15 I heart sydney. I heart knitting.

16 I heart canberra.

17 Love is always a little rough around the edges

...and on Porcy:

18 All pigs are pigs

20 Pig love. If you really loved me you wouldn't walk away after rubbing my nose.

21 Love's a boar and then you snort.

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it a very memorable farewell party. I am thinking that a knit tagging event like this is something we should do on a regular basis. Maybe I will even find some people in Canberra to do this too!

PS: Looks like we've been spotted http://www.flickr.com/photos/katlu/2269435773/?addedcomment=1#comment72157603926018439

Hart's Pub Dates

2008-02-18T12:24:00.003+11:00

Latest list of Dates for Hart's Pub

Mon 25th Feb
Mon 10 Mar
No meeting Mon 24 Mar (Easter Monday)
Mon 7 Apr
Mon 21 Apr
Mon 5 May
Mon 19 May
Mon 2 Jun
Mon 16 Jun
Mon 30 Jun

If we're not in the small lounge area, look for us upstairs. Start time is 6.30ish.

We are more fun than this knitting meeting

My Darling, My Lamp post

2008-02-17T15:05:00.004+11:00

For those of a certain age who remember the Young Adult books by Paul Zindel, it may seem like an attempted homage. However, it also had to do with Valentines Day (My darling) and the idea of knittagging to handy items in Martin Place (My lamppost). As it was we didn't manage the lamppost and used a tree instead. The pink tag on the right of the screen has "My darling, my Lamppost" written on it.

If you look closely you may be able to see a heart design in the centre.

Apparently, not many of the tags survived for long the next day, but stay tuned for more photos.

Sydney stitch n bitch knit tagging event!

2008-02-10T15:34:00.000+11:00

On Wednesday night this week Sydney Stitch n Bitch is having a knit tag night (see http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/22/knitta-please-urban-.html) in the city to say goodbye to one of our members who is leaving for Canberra. That's the night before Valentine's Day so we'll be tagging on a love theme, to give the commuters something to see the next day. If you are interested in coming along drop us a line in the comments field on this post and we'll give you the details. It's only a couple of days away but it only takes an evening to knock up a couple of squares or rectangles to put up somewhere and we will have a couple of spares, so feel free to come along even if you don't have time to prepare.

Tapestry Craft Sale

2008-01-31T19:11:00.000+11:00

Most Sydney sider would have heard, but a friendly birdtold me that Tapestry Craft is holding a Garage Sale this weekend. On top of this, shipping is free for February! Definitely worth a look for those who doesn't have the luxury to shop in person.

Hart's Pub update

2008-01-28T12:43:00.001+11:00

Happy Australia Day Holiday!

As Harts is closed today there will be no Stitch 'n' Bitch. See you in two weeks.

Ravelry

2008-01-21T12:26:00.000+11:00

Ravelry is up and running in a quiet, beta kind of way. Just wondering if anyone else have signed up and what do you think of it?

I've started a Stitch N Bitch
Publish Post group for Sydney if you are already on the other side :)

Hart's Pub Dates

2008-01-07T18:14:00.000+11:00

Hart's Pub Stitch n Bitch nights will kick off again on Jan 14 and then fortnightly after that.

Eg. Jan 14
Jan 28(To be confirmed - Australia Day Holiday)
Feb 11
Feb 25 etc.

Check the lounge area on the ground floor first, otherwise try upstairs.
Hope to see everyone there.

Manly meeting dates for 2008

2008-01-07T10:33:00.000+11:00

Hi all

The next meeting date at Manly are:

Tuesday 8th of January
Tuesday 22nd of January
Tuesday 5th of February
Tuesday 14th of February

Location: Manly Wharf Bar (turn right once you see the main bar)
Time: 7pm until late

Trainwreck knitting

2007-09-16T19:00:00.000+10:00

Here's a picture from the last Hart's Pub SnB knitting. Ms Shy finished a rectangle (to become part of a Sydney Stitch n Bitch knit-tagging extravaganza).

I've called it 'trainwreck knitting' because with that yarn she used, it is one of those times when you know you shouldn't look, but you just can't tear your eyes away.

We were mentioned in Get Creative Magazine

2007-06-05T15:16:00.000+10:00

If you happen to purchase the May issue, our group was mentioned in their article on worldwide web of knitters.

Worldwide Knitting in Public Day

2007-06-05T14:00:00.001+10:00

Just letting you know that Worldwide Knitting in Public Day will be taking place this Saturday, June 9, from 2pm at the Sidewalk Cafe + Bar at the Opera House (the lower concourse near the water). You can learn more about it on the official website - though they still haven't gotten around to posting our details. Food and wine are available, but we're not sure how many tables we'll be able to commandeer so if anybody has those nice folding chairs, bring them along!

Hope to see you all there...

Worldwide Knitting in Public Day

2007-06-05T14:00:00.000+10:00

Knitting for a good cause

2007-05-28T16:18:00.000+10:00

Anna from Mango Communication Pty Ltd says:

We are assisting with the media and promotion of a charity knitting event that provides children in Mongolia with warm knitted garments.

Your group looks like a lot of fun and I was wondering whether you could provide me with the details of someone in your group that I could discuss this with further?

Anyone interested in Anna's quest? Email sydneystitch@hotmail.com and we'll hook you up.

Call to arms

2007-05-15T14:45:00.000+10:00

Calling all crocheters, crochet groups, etc.

We have had a request from a journalist wanting to talk to crocheters:

I am a Sydney journalist writing a story about crocheting. Could you please give me a call so I can ask you one or two questions?

Drop a line to sydneystitch@hotmail.com if you are interested and we will pass on his number.

Reminder

2007-03-12T21:19:00.000+11:00

Manly Wharf meeting is on tomorrow evening, see you then!

http://www.stitchesandcraft.com.au/

2007-02-11T12:02:00.000+11:00

Just a note that today's the last day for the Stitches and Craft Show for Sydney.

Dates for Manly Meetings

2007-01-13T12:03:00.000+11:00

Jan 30th
Apr 17th 24th (note the change of date)
May 8th and 22nd
June 5th and 19th
July 3rd,17th and 31st
Aug 14th and 28th
Sep 11th and 25th
Oct 9th and 23rd
Nov 6th and 20th
Dec 4th and 18th

2007 dates @ Hart's

2007-01-07T15:23:00.000+11:00

Hello there, here are the 2007 dates for the Stitch n Bitch at Hart's Hotel:

8th January
22nd January
5th February
19th February
5th March
19th March
2nd April
16th April
30th April
14th May
28th May
11th June
25th June
9th July
23rd July
6th August
20th August
3rd September
17th September
1st October
15th October
29th October
12th November
26th November
10th December

Hope to see you there! Feel free to email sydneystitch AT hotmail DOT com if you have any queries!

Happenings in Manly SNB

2007-01-03T02:08:00.000+11:00

Round bag (crotchet)

Clapotis WIP

Lucky WIP from SNB Nation

Boing Boing

2006-11-24T11:49:00.000+11:00

Ever have the feeling that someone in Boing Boing is a keen knitter?

http://www.boingboing.net/2006/11/21/katamari_damacy_earm.html