AGENDA
Immerse yourself in a diverse range of hands-on workshops led by industry experts, where you can hone your yarn craft skills and explore new techniques. From knitting and crochet to weaving and embroidery, our workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn and create in a supportive and inspiring environment.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Experience the magic of yarn crafts through captivating live demonstrations by skilled local artisans, showcasing the artistry and innovation behind various yarn techniques, from intricate patterns to cutting-edge fibre arts.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
and KEYNOTES
Engage in thought-provoking conversations and gain insights from industry leaders and experts through our dynamic panel discussions and inspiring keynote presentations, providing a deep dive into the fascinating world of yarn crafts and the latest trends shaping the industry.
The market hall, main stage and community space will be accessible from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th. Please see below for a detailed schedule for the main stage and community space.
Main Stage
Saturday
10:15am to 10;45am - Main Stage
Welcome to the 2025 Australian Yarn Show
A welcome from Director of the Australian Yarn Show, Caterina Sullivan, and a chance to meet the winners of the 2025 Australian Yarn Awards
10:45 AM to 11:15 AM - Main Stage
Breeds and Threads: How Sheep Shape our Yarn
Learn how different sheep breeds have different effects on our yarn with Jim Fletcher from Bellevue Park Wool
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Main Stage
Tips to Get the Most out of Ravelry
Learn how to get the most out of the Ravelry platform with tips and tricks from Tunisian Crochet designer and facilitator and tech editor Abbeymade
12:15 PM to 12:45 PM - Main Stage
Speed Knitting Competition
Want to know if you're Australia's fastest knitter? Join us for our annual speed knitting competition. Bring 8ply yarn of your choice, a pair of 4mm needles (straight or circular - whatever your're most comfortable with) and put your hands to the test!
Prizes to be won!​
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM - Main Stage
Tips for Choosing the Right Yarn While Shopping Online
How to select the right yarn from an online store, including how to select colourways and understand how a yarn will work up in a project with Sarah O'Halloran from Bombed Yarns
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Community Space
MCAL Chain-up Party
Kick-off this year's beautiful MCAL, designed by Jenny King from Jenny King Designs. Take some time to sit in our community space with Jenny and learn all the tips and techniques you will need to complete the MCAL. Connect with other crocheters from around Australia and build your network as you embark on your MCAL journey. Details to be announced soon.
1:45 PM to 2:15 PM - Main Stage
How to Successfully Incorporate Alternative Fibres into Your Yarn Craft
Learn about the benefits and uses of alternative fibres to wool and tips and tricks on how to work with certain fibres (cotton, linen, viscose, etc.) with Caitlin Ross from Handmade
by Catkin and Caterina Sullivan from Fancy Yarns Australia
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM - Main Stage
Needle Felting Demonstration
Learn about the art of needle felting with internationally-renowned fibre artist and workshop facilitator Dianne Conroy as she demonstrates the incredible art of needle felting and talks about her journey as an artist
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM - Main Stage
Tips for Photographing Your Finished Items
Feel like you can never get the right photo of your finished project? Learn from international fashion photographer Deejay Jukic of We Are Found all the tips and tricks you need to take fantastic photos of your finished items, just at home on your camera phone!
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Main Stage
KAL Launch
Join Jaime Dorfman of Jaime Creates and Reegan McAvaney of Cow Cat Designs as they launch their knit-a-long patterns. be part of a knitting community beyond the weekend of the yarn show and join in the knit-a-long festivities. Details to be announced soon!
6:00pm - Ostani
Community Dinner (Tickets sold separately - Details to be announced soon)
Main Stage
Sunday
9:30 AM to 9:45 AM - Main Stage
Welcome to Day Two
A quick recap of Day 1 and a message of thanks from Caterina Sullivan, Director of the Australian Yarn Show
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Community Space
Knitting Clinic
Join internationally-renowned knitting designer and workshop facilitator Jane Slicer-Smith in the community space. Bring along all your knitting questions and concerns, and hear Jane share her tips and tricks while she troubleshoots your knitting issues!
9:45 AM to 10:15 AM- Main Stage
Fostering a Yarn Community
Hear insights on building and nurturing a vibrant yarn community with Tom Dennis from Tarndie and Sally Johnson from Society Knits
10:15 AM to 10:30 AM - Main Stage
Meet Aleashia from Grumpy Ginger Yarn
Meet Aleashia Kircher from Grumpy Ginger Yarn (and also Great Southern Yarn) as she talks about her journey with yarn and the importance of Local Yarn Stores in our community.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - Main Stage
Paddock to Project: Creating Yarn from Animal Fibres
Learn about the process of creating yarn from animal fibres with our panel of experts
Panelists:
Belinda Amess, Wyndara Black Sheep
Gayle Herring, Fibre Naturally
Aleashia Kircher, Great Southern Yarn
12:15 PM to 12:45 PM - Main Stage
Speed Crocheting Competition
Want to know if you're Australia's fastest crocheter? Join us for our annual speed crocheting competition. Bring 8ply yarn of your choice, a hook of the size you are most comfortable working with and put your hands to the test!
Prizes to be won!
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM - Main Stage
The Role of Technology in Yarn
Learn how technology can help us take innovative approaches to making our fibre arts experiences more enjoyable with Lisa Wicks from Eleventy-One Windmills
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Community space
Crochet Clinic
Join internationally-renowned crochet designer and workshop facilitator Jenny King in the community space. Bring along all your crochet questions and concerns, and hear Jenny share her tips and tricks while she troubleshoots your crochet issues!
1:45 PM to 2:15 PM - Main Stage
Men in Yarn
Hear from men in yarn crafts about how to encourage more men to take up the craft and how to inspire creativity in the next generation of boys
Panelists:
Jim Fletcher, Bellevue Park Wool
Mark 'Jamo' Jamieson, Skein Machine
Jarrad Kircher, Great Southern Yarn
John Suvalez, Fancy Yarns Australia
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM - Main Stage
All About Colour: Creative Inspiration and Colour Selection
Learn how dyers find inspiration in colour and how to select the perfect palette for yarn projects
Panelists:
Marie Donnell, Obsession Yarns
Susan Longman, Ash and Eve Designs
Karina Moore, Louie & Lola Yarns
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM - Main Stage
Shadow Knitting Demonstration
Learn how to shadow knit with Australia's leading shadow knitting designer, Mark 'Jamo' Jamieson from Skein Machine. Hear all the tips and tricks on working from a shadow knitting pattern.
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Main Stage
Cast-On and Bind-Off Techniques
Learn key techniques for starting and finishing knitting projects with confidence with a panel of experienced knitters and fibre artists.
Panelists:
Sally Johnson, Society Knits
Karin Mainwaring, The Knitting Man Recommends
Lisa Wicks, EleventyOne Windmills