One Week to go!

The next market is just around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking about and purchasing your Christmas Presents!!!

The Market welcomes back many of our regular stall holders this month plus some shiny new offerings for you all to get excited about! We are!!

This month you will find:

Baby Love Merino; Alison McGarvey Angels; Citrus T'arts; Alice Lee Hairties; Kerry Mihu; Handmade is Better; Creak; Flossies Fancy; Margarets Dolls; Sandra Waine; Lisa Hooley Photography; The Devonportians; Anthony Maxey Etchings; Hayley Lowe Blankies; Fireworks Agnes; Funky Creations; Jane Douglas Art Cards; Krafty As; Snapdragon; JK Designs Hawaii; Cotton Kiwi; Bam Bam Creative; The Notsofaraway; Glennie's Beanies; Mira Design; Ruby in the Dust; Cat Taylor Design; AB Cards; Marko Craft; Songbird Designs; Infusions; Porcelain Rove; Georgie Scarlett; Lilys Make Believe; Adamar; Dragonflyz; Lotus design; Beinzstalk; Allys Hats and bags; Twisted Treasures; Art Creations by Michelle; Chris's tees; Koru Spirals; Itchy Fingers; Book Art Studios; Bella Beads; Funky Rainbows; Pedros Garden boxes; Honey Design, Carolina Rob.

The Devonport Scouts will be catering this month. They are fundraising to upgrade their current facilities. They will be providing a sausage sizzle and cakes so come along and support them while you shop! We will also have a wonderful Acapella group to entertain you.

The Market is open 10am - 3pm for the summer months.

We are really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Till then take care

Sarah & Sarah

Meet the Seller - Glen van Prehn

Meet Glen van Prehn Devonport local and regular stall holder at the Devonport Craft Market. You will see Glen bust knitting her next creation while you shop!

Shop / stall name
Glennie's Beanies

How long have you been involved in your craft?
45 years

What is your craft?
Knitting . Specially beanies/berets but have lately started on baby beanie/bootee sets which look cute.

How did you get started creating?

When I first started knitting at 11 I simply followed patterns and bought the wool recommended in them but in the late 80's when those big patterned jumpers and coats came into fashion, I started playing around with different colours and textures and modifying patterns. I love colour. And it never ceases to amaze me that 2 simple little stitches can produce such incredibly different looks and garments.

What inspires you?

I was going to say nature but in fact it's everything! I love the weave in cloth, textiles, house interiors and Resene colours - anything really. I love putting colours next to each other that happen naturally in the garden but look like they should clash.

What is your favourite book?
Changes from month to month - loved reading The Friday Night Knitting Club!

What is your favourite food?
Is chocolate a food?

Favourite inspiration site; blog or online shop

I tend to use magazines rather than anything online for inspiration ....

How did you come up with your stall / shop name?

It sounds a bit better than Glennie Knitwit or something similar! Seriously, it's quite hard to come up with an original name involving knitting so I stuck to the basics.

Apart from The Devonport Craft Market, Where can people buy your work?

Directly from me or through Trade Me

Thanks Glen - Check out Glennie's Beanies at the next Devonport Craft Market, October 4th 10-3pm, Devonport Community House, Clarence St, Devonport.