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Devonport Craft Market, 4 March, Auckland

Devonport Craft Market, 10am–3pm Sunday 4 September, Auckland

If you’re on the North Shore, I hope you’ve been saving your pennies for Devonport Craft Market this Sunday! Head along to Devonport Community House at 32 Clarence Street from 10am till 3pm for your monthly crafty shopping fix, with a fabulous mix of familiar favourites and fresh new faces.

Be sure to stop by and check out Songbird Designs, Zippitydoodah, Adventures of Alex O and Co, Ruby Jude, Gold Like Mountains and Happy Go Knitty.

Blendy Knits Again

Grab your needles and your favourite sock yarn, then ponder over which charming pattern to choose from the second book New Zealand knitting designer, Belinda Too (Blendy) has created. Following on from the success of Blendy Knits Socks, this new book offers 25 patterns to suit just about everyone – cute hats, legwarmers for all ages, delightful fingerless gloves, lace scarves, socks (including larger sizes) and gorgeous cardigans.

The woolly walk along Devonport Wharf

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Guerrilla knitter Knitty Graffity has pulled off a spectacular project on Devonport Wharf in Auckland. Covering 75 metres, the Woolly Walk Along is a glorious global collaboration with more than 90 knitters contributing from around the world. As well as a large New Zealand contingent (including Zippitydoodah, Happy Go Knitty and Cotton Kiwi), sections of this extensive urban embellishment have been sent in from Australia, Sweden, England, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada.

Kraftbomb, Sunday 28 August, Auckland

Kraftbomb, 11am–2pm Sunday 28 August, Auckland

Auckland’s favourite alternative craft market Kraftbomb celebrates its third birthday this weekend! Head along to Grey Lynn Community Centre at 510 Richmond Road on Sunday to browse the handmade awesomeness on offer, sip some of Fred’s fantastic lemonade, eat some cupcakes and soak up the crafty goodness. There’ll be loads of lovely Felt sellers to say hello to as well, including the ever fabulous Trixie Delicious, Luxford St and Cheek Pinchy.

Devonport Craft Market, Sunday 7 August

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Devonport Craft Market, 10am–3pm Sunday 7 August, Auckland

If you haven’t checked out the Devonport Craft Market yet, why not make a day of it this Sunday 7 August? Head over to the North Shore from 10am till 3pm and browse beautiful handmade goods by Amy’s Button Jewellery, Cat Taylor Designs, Cotton Kiwi, Songbird Designs and many more at Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street.

At this month’s fair, you have a chance to win some of those beautiful handmade goods too!

Devonport Craft Market, Sun 3 July, Auckland

Devonport Craft Market, 10am–3pm Sunday 3 July, Auckland

Devonport Craft Market is on this Sunday from 10am till 2pm at Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street. The local creative talent includes such lovely folk as Songbird Designs, Odd One Out, Sandra Waine, Krafty As, Mushymoo, Zennic Designs and Kaboodles. Jump on the ferry and head to the North Shore for lunch out and some fabulous crafty shopping.

Kraftbomb, Sunday 27 March, Auckland

Kraftbomb, Sunday 27 March, Auckland

The last Sunday of the month means it’s time for Kraftbomb! Head along to Grey Lynn Community Centre from 11am till 2pm on Sunday 27 March and meet amazing vendors, sip some of Fred’s fantastic lemonade, eat cupcakes and soak up the crafty goodness. Admission is free and there’s a playground to keep the kids entertained while you peruse the awesome array of handmade gorgeousness.