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...

Why do people knit if they could just as easily buy most things ready-made?

Listen to this group of knitters from New York and let us know why YOU knit!