Renate Kirkpatrick's Freeform Crochet~Knit~Fibre Designs

Hello everyone, it’s that time of year again, Maleny Knitfest 2023 (July 1st, 2nd & 3rd), is only weeks away. The theme, “Wild Women,” should make it a fun few days. I hope many of you will be able to come & browse the many trade stalls, & perhaps participate in a workshop or two. Go to the Knitfest site to check out what’s happening or book a workshop. 

My trade stall is No 27 & I’ll have the ever helpful Robyn Bailey to assist you while I’m workshoping. Please don’t be shy… come & say hello. 

I’ll be doing 3 workshops, all held at Knitfest Central Stage

• (1) Crochet spirals (Sat, 1st July – 10am to 12pm) (Due to popular demand)
• Cost: $55 (yarn included) (bring your own hooks) 
• Workshop Description: Spirals are beautiful, centred, balanced & harmonious, yet, at the same time can be complex. The crochet spiral workshop takes away some of the mystery by taking you through the basics, which you can then adapt & experiment with to incorporate into your crochet repertoire. 
• The worksop includes yarn & patterns, in both written & graph (chart) form
• Requirements: Participants to bring own hooks & must have good basic Crochet skills

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• (2) Granny squares by halves (Sun, 2nd July – 10am – 12am), Cost: $55 (yarn included) (bring your own hooks) 
• Workshop Description: (The Granny Square has made a huge resurgence)
• This workshop is for granny square lovers who enjoy utilising the traditional Granny Square into clothing like vests, jumpers & skirts, to name a few, but find the results are often boxy & unflattering. The half granny square may be just the answer – an easy way to shape armholes, neck & hem lines
• The worksop includes yarn & pattern, in both written & graph (chart) form
• Requirements: Participants to bring own hooks & must have basic Crochet skills

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• (3) Hexagon Motifs, join as you go (Mon, 9.30am to 12pm – 2pm to 4.30pm)
• Cost: $55 (yarn included) (bring your own hooks)
• Workshop Description: Hexagons are a great alternative to the traditional granny square. This workshop shows you how to join as you go & also includes the half hexagon.
• Another crochet gem to incorporate into your crochet repertoire. 
• The worksop includes yarn & patterns, in both written & graph (chart) form
• Requirements: Participants to bring own hooks & must have good basic Crochet skills

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The Competiton this year is different; we are being asked to make a “Wild Woman Doll,”(something way out of  my comfort zone, nevertheless, I’m giving it a go). Winners will be voted on by the general public which will make it even more interesting.

I hope you’re able to make it, bring your friends & make a day of it, you won’t be disappointed – see you there, Renate