Knit August Nights - Knitters Retreat

Knit August Nights - Knitters Retreat Knit August Nights (KAN) is a bespoke knittes retreat which is part skills upgrade, part retail therapy & part Winter Escape. Held in late August

Knit August Nights is the largest knit & Crochet focused retreat in New Zealand. Held in Napier's historic Port Ahuriri suburb, KAN is part skill sessions, part retail therapy & part Winter Escape!

Classes are selling out FAST!This is your last chance to book a space with NZ's internationally renown designer Libby Jo...
18/06/2026

Classes are selling out FAST!

This is your last chance to book a space with NZ's internationally renown designer Libby Jonson from Truly Myrtle.

Book Now here: https://kan-napier-2026.lilregie.com/

Holy Smocks - Try something new!Secrets of Smocking by Jenny Johnston is a class you can book without having to pay for ...
17/06/2026

Holy Smocks - Try something new!

Secrets of Smocking by Jenny Johnston is a class you can book without having to pay for KAN event registration. Making this ideal for local sewists to get a taste of KAN without needing to know how to knit!

How to register:
Go to https://kan-napier-2026.lilregie.com/
Click Register
Ticket Type - no need to check this
Scroll down to and check 'Secrets of Smocking'
Check out as prompted

Class fee is $99 which includes a smocking starter kit valued at $20

It's with a heavy heart that our family farewelled Renly - our beloved bulldog and KAN mascot yesterday.At thirteen and ...
17/06/2026

It's with a heavy heart that our family farewelled Renly - our beloved bulldog and KAN mascot yesterday.
At thirteen and a half Renly was a very senior bulldog and he lived a charmed life of snores and paws. His English Mastiff brother is still going strong and ensuring that the puppy love remains in our happy home.

Not Booked yet? Here are the class spaces still availablehttps://kan-napier-2026.lilregie.com/To Dye For with Annette Mo...
15/06/2026

Not Booked yet? Here are the class spaces still available
https://kan-napier-2026.lilregie.com/

To Dye For with Annette Montgomery - 2 Spaces
A look at dyeing a variety of fibres, how they react to the dyeing process and how to get the most from them. A perfect primer to start your home dyeing journey.

Sensational Shawl with Libby Jonson - 5 Spaces
Learn about shawl basics from shapes, construction, beginnings and endings and stitch options and much more.

Twice As Nice an Introduction to Double Knitting with Sue Mulrennan - 6 Spaces
Learn how to create this lush double faced stitching technique. It is easy to learn and SO satisfying.

Creative Colour Confidence with Cher Lyall - 1 Space
Colour history and how to make the most of your colour choices from mosaic to marling and more.

Dyeing Sock Blanks with Kathryn Trippett - 1 Space
Dye your own sock blank to be able to make a unique pair of socks, shawl or more

Whimsical Embroidery with Kathryn Trippett - 5 Spaces
This is where art and stitching collide - the perfect class if you want a break from knitting, no art or embroider experience needed.

Secrets to Smocking with Jenny Jonson
This class has now been unlocked, so you can attend without KAN registration. A primer to the stunning traditional art of smocking. Jenny will provide you with a smocking starter kit ($20 cost - payabale in class). If you or someone you know just want a taste of KAN, this class would be a great way to start. $79 class fee plus $20 starter kit

14/06/2026

Registrations are open and classes are filling up! Make sure you don’t miss out on this fun filled Winter weekend escape!

Learn, laugh, and just have a bloody good time!Knit August Nights - 27th - 30th August - Ahuriri, NapierRegistration ope...
13/06/2026

Learn, laugh, and just have a bloody good time!

Knit August Nights - 27th - 30th August - Ahuriri, Napier
Registration opens 10am Monday
knitaugustnights.co.nz

The Best Winter Weekend Escape!Knit August Nights - 27th - 30th August - Ahuriri, NapierRegistration opens 10am Mondaykn...
13/06/2026

The Best Winter Weekend Escape!

Knit August Nights - 27th - 30th August - Ahuriri, Napier
Registration opens 10am Monday
knitaugustnights.co.nz

Make Sure You Are Ready...Knit August Nights - 27th - 30th August - Ahuriri, NapierRegistration opens 10am Mondayknitaug...
12/06/2026

Make Sure You Are Ready...

Knit August Nights - 27th - 30th August - Ahuriri, Napier
Registration opens 10am Monday
knitaugustnights.co.nz

Want to lean more about colour?Lisa will be teaching 4 classes, plus a Masterclass at KAN this year. Registrations open ...
12/06/2026

Want to lean more about colour?
Lisa will be teaching 4 classes, plus a Masterclass at KAN this year. Registrations open for Napier on Monday

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Port Ahuriri
4110

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