
The Royal Easter Show
Australia’s largest showcase of creativity, the Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Competition features an incredible array of talent, with approximately 5,000 exhibits across 400 competition categories.
Each year our member submit entries into a variety of machine knitting categories and the prize money is sponsored by Macknit.
Important dates
Entries Open
Early-December 2024
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Sydney Royal Easter Show
Friday 11 - Tuesday 22 April 2025
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Entries Close
Written entries close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 5 February 2025.​​
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Collection Days
Saturday 26 &
Sunday 27 April 2025
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Delivery Days
Friday 28 &
Saturday 29 March 2025
​9:00AM - 3:00PM​​
Entry Details
MACHINE KNITTING Maximum of one entry per Class
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THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION APPLIES TO THE MACHINE KNITTING CLASSES;
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Shank Buttons, ribbon, beads, and twisted cord are not permitted in baby’s wear.
(S665) - Cash Prize for the Best Exhibit in Machine Knitting Classes 108 to 112, supported by Macknit Inc NSW Machine Knitters Association. Prize $150
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CLASS 108 - Baby Children’s wear. One article or set. Prize 1st $50
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CLASS 109 - Cape, Shrug or Shawl. One article. Prize 1st $50
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CLASS 110 - Adult garment. One article. Prize 1st $50
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CLASS 111 - Novice. Open only to Exhibitors who have not won a prize in a similar Class at a previous Sydney Royal Easter Show. One article to be machine knitted. Prize 1st $50
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CLASS 112 - Any other machine knitted article or set. Minimum 70% to be machine knitted. Can include, but not limited to, hats, socks, gloves, cushion covers, tea cosies, rugs, or mixed media. Prize 1st $50
Links
Entries
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More Details:
https://www.rasnsw.com.au/competitions/arts-and-crafts/arts-and-crafts-details/