We have all heard of slow food, but what is "slow clothing" and what does it have to do with knitting? Just as the slow food movement encourages people to think about where their food comes from, how it is grown and cooked and how what they eat impacts on their health, their community and the environment, the 'slow clothes' movement is a counter-movement against the ever increasing speed with which we consume clothing.  Over the last 20 years, the cost of clothing has come down substantially. Clothes are now a throw-away item. And the speed with which we are...

Tune in to ABC online if you haven't heard this recent episode of the Science Show.  The Science Show program broadcast on Saturday 16 July 2016 featured the amazing story of twin sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim. A few years ago, they started working on a crochet of a single coral. The project evolved, was picked up by various museums around the world and is now part of a world-wide project that engages communities and draws attention to the threats to reefs from climate change.  Margaret Wertheim is a scientist and science writer, and she uses crochet as a way to bring complex...

Have you heard about WARM, the community knitting project that has recently kicked off in Victoria? This is your opportunity to participate in a great and worthwhile environmental art project while doing your favourite activity - knitting!  Join in and knit one of the many patterns for this project - flowers, wind farms, squares, gum leaves, there is something for every skill level.  The patterns for this project are available through Ravelry and from our Market stall at the Old Bus Depot Markets. Make sure you read the section about yarn requirements before you begin! The finished project will be exhibited...