MACHINE KNITTERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA INC. 

The Machine Knitters Association of Victoria (MKAV) represents many Machine Knitting Clubs throughout Victoria.
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If you need assistance or wish to meet other machine knitters for inspiration. Go to Contact Us where you will be assisted. 

For more information, click on the title and it will link you to the correct page.

• Calendar of Events:   
  - Christmas Lunch: 12 December 2022 No charge but please bring a plate to share
  - Wangaratta Knitting Weekend: 26 - 28 May 2023
    Forms now available to book your spot on the Calendar of Events Page. 
• Club News
  *   BAIRNSDALE:
  *   BENDIGO/ELMORE: UPDATE (14/8/22)
  *   BRUNSWICK/RESERVOIR NOVICES:
  ​*   KOO WEE RUP: UPDATE (17/10/22)
  *   KYABRAM:
  *   MALVERN EAST:   UPDATE (1/12/22) -  Next Hands On Weekend: 21 & 22 Jan 
  *   MOONEE PONDS/ESSENDON: UPDATE (17/10/22)
  *   NORTH EAST VICTORIA: UPDATE (17/10/22)
  *   PASSAP: UPDATE (26/11/22) - Christmas Lunch & Olivia's Presentation
  *   TEMPLESTOWE   
  ​*   ZOOM CLUB: 
• Royal Melbourne Show - WELL DONE
  Congratulations to: 
   - Liliana Ward for getting 3 firsts places and the overall prize for best exhibit in machine knitting. 
   - Angela was the only entry in the Mixed Media category and got first place. 
  ​ - Jackie N. who achieved 2nd place in Machine Knitted Garment with a burgundy   lace-edged coat and 3rd place in Machine Knitted Accessories with a black & white geometric scarf.
• For Sale:  Singer Detachable Knit Radar
                    Brother 260 with Intarsia Carriage
                    Singer 360
  ​                  Empisal KH820
• Wanted:   Singer SK840 standard gauge electronic
• Help for Novices or Trial a Knitting Machine​
• Knitting Books that may be of interest. Visit the Library page.
• MKAV Membership 2023
  Go to Membership page to join on line in January when it will be available.
• Newsletter Editor email address - mkaveditor@gmail.com ​
  Treasurer email address - MKAVtreasurer@gmail.com
• Passap Machine Knitting Club​​​​
• Have you checked out Stargazing at the Victorian State Library
• Yarn: Have you visited either on line or in person these yarn supplies?
  - Geelong Dyeing Co.
  - Great Ocean Road Woollen Mill (who have a premise in Ballarat now)
  - Nundle Woollen Mills. 

OLIVIA FAGAN
Emerging Fashion Designer
of Machine Knits 
A few photos of the detail of Olivia's work from her presentation at Passap Club for her Honours year to complete  her Bachelor of Fashion Design.  
​Great work showing her creativity and skill. 

October General Meeting
Scarves - Great Display 

For the ever popular CASHMILON yarn contact Lorraine Eddey 22 Seabrook Way, Seaford, Vic. 3198 Mob: 0419 522 938 e-mail: llcraftslorraine@yahoo.com.au Specialising in Cones of Cashmilon 2/28's Cones of Acrylic 70% and Wool 30% Blend Contact hours: Mon- Fri: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Sat: 8.30 am-11.00 am Not available Sundays	QUALITY KNITTING YARNS Direct from manufacturer and distributor Highest quality PURE WOOL suitable for hand or machine knitting,  Available in 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 ply on cones Send $2 for shade cards, price list and order form to:  SOUTHERN CROSS YARNS PO Box 121 Burwood Vic 3125 Reg Office 22 Duffy Street Burwood Phone 0427 336 833. NAME................................................... ADDRESS............................................. POSTCODE.........
Barb’s Sew and Knits • Exclusive Australian & Imported yarns  • Alpaca Balls and Cones 2-8 ply • Large range of knitting patterns • New & reconditioned knitting machines  • Advice & workshops 2 Byron Street, Glenelg 5045  (08) 8294 7441 Mobile 0410 176 980 enquiries@ barbssewandknits.com www.barbssewandknits.com.au	Dairing Art Yarn Is now online www.dairing.com.au Mob 0422668633 info@dairing.com.au P.O. Box 2327 Richmond 3121
	Yalong Yarn ​Australian Merino Yarn PO Box 4, Lexton Vic 3352 (03) 53493101/M: 0437948429 ​www.leroymac.com.au