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New class for 2024
Posted by on May 7, 2024
Just for primary and secondary students, see Woolcraft schedule for full details.
Hand knitting & Crocheting (using commercially spun yarn)
Wool (minimum 60%)
Class 35 – Knitted and or Crocheted Article made by a primary/secondary student (list age, school, and year level)
2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show Feature Breed – Dohne Merino
Posted by on April 30, 2024
DOHNE MERINO sheep have been ticking all the boxes since its inception in South Africa in 1939 and introduction to Australia in 1998. The initial cross was between a Peppin Merino and a German Mutton Merino. The Dohne Merino breeders have focused on the breeding objective to improve meat, wool and reproductive traits.
In Australia, the Dohne Merino presented a perfect alternative for sheep producers, a true dual-purpose sheep had arrived. It provided an alternative to the fine or medium wool Merinos and specialist prime lamb breeds.
The maternal qualities of the Dohne Merino ewe proved perfect for Australian conditions. They are survivors, resilient and fertile. They are natural mothers who rear high-performance lambs and produce quality apparel Merino wool.
Crimp and definition characteristics of wool produced by Dohne Merinos are on par with Merino wool. With staple lengths of 70mm to 95mm in 8 to 12 months, it is ideal for hand spinning with a high, next-to-skin comfort factor.
Australian Dohne Breeders’ Association
Keep in mind the 2024 Woolcraft competition theme: Fire and Ice
Posted by on April 23, 2024
You will need to include a brief explanation to illustrate your connection with the theme and the processes/techniques used.
See schedule for full details, including a special prize across all entries for the most outstanding entry and dedicated classes.
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2024 Woolcraft Competition
Posted by on April 17, 2024
Enter the annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show Woolcraft Competition for 2024 with seventy classes to choose from including; spinning, knitting, crocheting, felt making and hand weaving, as well as group entries.
Each class is eligible for a prize and each entry is also available for special prizes based on criteria. All exhibits will be on display during the Show with fashion garments modelled at the Woolcraft fashion parades each day.
Competition theme: Fire and Ice
Feature breed: Dohne Merino
Entry forms due by Friday, 7 June 2024 (do not send exhibits with entry form)
Exhibits due by Friday, 5 July 2024 (by post) and Tuesday, 16 July 2024 (delivered by hand)
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2024 Woolcraft Competition Schedule now available
Posted by on December 12, 2023
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