Hundreds of keen knitters from across the country \u2013 and even Australia \u2013 have descended on Napier for a knitters retreat.<\/p>\n
From dyeing, colour masterclasses to spinning and fibre preparation, the annual Knit August Nights expo has it all. <\/p>\n
“It was like going back to kindergarten,” one attendee said. <\/p>\n
Another said it was about “learning something new, getting creative”. <\/p>\n
Event organiser Maree Buscke told 1News it was “like buying tickets for a rock concert”. <\/p>\n
“I advertise when registrations go on sale. I would sell 80% of the spaces in the first hour,” she said.<\/p>\n
And like all great knitting sessions, good gossip was also on hand. <\/p>\n
“The banter is high and the more banter, the more beverages, they tend to go together. And I have no responsibility for drop stitches,” Buscke joked. <\/p>\n
Keen wool enthusiasts from Australia also made the trip over. <\/p>\n
“There are definitely differences between the Kiwis and Aussies,” Buscke said.<\/p>\n
“I’ve just been to Australia doing the event there. Dare I say it, the Australians are more studious and in follow instruction better than the Kiwis do. But I think it’s because Kiwis are so relaxed.”<\/p>\n
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