Knit night pickMerino yarn, DK weight
100 g ball, about 225 m, washable on a wool cycle
$11
Yarn, paper and paint for whatever you make next
Makers Corner Crafts stocks what a project actually calls for: yarn sorted by weight and colour, paper and card, paints, and kits packed with a printed project sheet. Shop the shelves online, or come and learn something new at the long table at the back.
Ages 6 and upat the Saturday kids' table
Thursdaysknit night until 20:30
Every kitpacked with a project sheet
- Delivery fee shown before you pay
- A tested project sheet in every kit
- Workshops for children and adults
- Gift cards in any amount
On the shelves this month
Choose the colour, size or pack on each card before it goes in the bag. Group kits are priced for the number of makers, so they come with an Enquire button instead.
Knit night pick
Watercolour pan set
Half pans in a hinged tin, with a travel brush tucked in the lid
from $22
Cardstock pack
50 sheets, 250 gsm, smooth on both sides, mixed colours
$9
Tested in storeBeginner knitting kit
Two balls, bamboo needles and a hat pattern written for a first project
$28
Embroidery hoop kit
Printed linen, a 15 cm hoop, six threads and two needles
$19
Class or party kits, packed to order
Matching kits for a classroom, a club or a birthday table, in named bags
Price on enquiry
EnquireKits hold needles, beads and other small parts, so they are labelled for ages 8 and up unless an adult is making alongside. Unopened yarn and kits can come back within 30 days.
Which yarn weight is which
Yarn weights go by different names from country to country. Treat the needle sizes as a starting point, because the pattern and your own tension have the final say.
| Weight | Also called | Needles | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lace | 1 ply, 2 ply | 2 to 3.25 mm | Shawls and fine edgings |
| Fingering | 4 ply, sock | 2.25 to 3.5 mm | Socks, baby clothes, light layers |
| Sport | 5 ply | 3.25 to 3.75 mm | Lightweight jumpers and mittens |
| DK | 8 ply, light worsted | 3.75 to 4.5 mm | Most jumpers, hats and blankets |
| Worsted and aran | 10 ply | 4.5 to 5.5 mm | Cables, cosy jumpers and throws |
| Chunky | 12 ply, bulky | 6 to 8 mm | Quick hats, scarves and cushions |
| Super chunky | 14 ply and up | 9 mm and up | Arm knitting and very fast blankets |
Not sure which weight a pattern means? Bring it to the counter and we compare the metres per 100 g with what is on the shelf.
Stuck for a project? Ask at the counter
Every kit on our shelves was made up by someone on the shop floor before it went on sale, so the sheet inside has been followed by a real pair of hands. When a step trips people up at the workshop table, the sheet is rewritten before the next batch is packed.
The cork board by the till changes each month with one idea for each skill level: a first granny square, a folded paper lantern, a watercolour postcard. Ask for any of them and we print the sheet while you pick your colours.
- Kits made up in store before they go on sale
- A new project board every month
- Help matching yarn to any pattern you bring
Workshops at the long table
Groups of eight or fewer, with every material laid out before you arrive. Children under 12 come with an adult who stays for the session.
Kids' paint and print
a seat, from$18
Potato prints, splatter painting and a folded card to take home. The paints used are washable and labelled for children.
Ask for a seatFirst knit
a seat, from$38
Cast on, knit, purl and cast off a small square, with the yarn and needles yours to keep.
Ask for a seatBrush lettering
a seat, from$42
Pens, practice sheets and the six basic strokes behind every letter, with time left to letter a card.
Ask for a seatPaper flowers
a seat, from$45
Crepe paper roses and peonies, shaped, wired and taped into a small bunch you carry home.
Ask for a seatDates go up in the shop window each month. A seat is held once we reply to your request, and payment is settled with the shop when the place is confirmed.
This season's merino colours
Our own colour names, dyed in small lots. Buy enough for the whole project from one lot, because the next lot can come out a shade lighter or darker.
MossSoft green with a grey edge
RustWarm orange brown
Ink blueReads as navy indoors
OatUndyed cream with flecks
RoseDusty pink, never sugary
SlateCool grey for colourwork
Made at the long table
Projects from workshops and Thursday nights, shown with the makers' permission.
From makers who shop here (example reviews)
Came in with a pattern written for a yarn nobody stocks and left with the right weight, the right needles and a note about tension. The jumper fits.
Twenty eight matching embroidery kits, each in a bag with a child's name on it, ready a day before the class needed them. Not one needle went missing.
The print session was messy in exactly the right way, and every child went home with something they were proud of. Aprons were waiting on every chair.
Questions from the counter
Can you match yarn to a pattern written for a different yarn?
Yes. Tell us the weight, the metres per ball and the fibre the pattern asks for, and we suggest a yarn with the same thickness and drape. Knit a small swatch first, since two yarns of the same weight can still behave differently.
How much yarn does a project need?
The pattern gives it, usually in metres or yards rather than balls. Buy the whole amount from one dye lot plus one spare ball, and bring the spare back unopened within 30 days if you did not need it.
Are the kits suitable for young children?
Most kits contain needles, beads or scissors, so they are labelled for ages 8 and up. For younger makers choose the kids' paint range or a supervised workshop, and always check the age label on the pack.
How do workshop places work?
Send the form with the workshop and the date you would like. We reply within one working day to hold a seat or suggest the next date, and payment is settled with the shop once the place is confirmed.
Do you send orders by post?
Yes, to most places. Postage is added at checkout, based on where the parcel is going and how heavy it is, and any order can be collected from the counter instead.
Can a school or club order kits in bulk?
Yes. Use the form to tell us how many makers, their ages and the date you need the kits, and we reply with a price for matching kits packed in named bags.
Ask about a workshop or a group kit
Tell us which workshop, or what kind of group kit, and the date that suits you. Expect an answer inside one working day: a seat, a price or a better date.
- Groups of eight or fewer at the table
- Matching kits for classes, clubs and parties
- Payment settled with the shop once confirmed
Find the shop on the corner
Come in and squeeze the yarn before you buy. Everything on this page is on the shelves too.
Reach the counter
Corner shop beside the covered market, level entrance from the street
Shop hours
| Tuesday to Friday | 9:30 to 17:30 |
| Thursday knit night | 18:00 to 20:30 |
| Saturday | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Sunday and Monday | Closed |
Knit night
Every Thursday evening the long table stays open for anyone with a project on the go. Bring your own work or buy a ball on the night, and the kettle is always on.