Well after two months with over 25 knitting circles and around 250 contributing knitters the installation went up around Kings Cross at the start of October 2009. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the most fun project we’ve ever worked on.

Huge thanks to The Paper Scissors for use of their track T-T-Time. If you like the tune you can vote for them in this year’s JJJ Hottest 100 or download it from iTunes.

While a great artwork might speak for itself, its always fascinating to hear the stories behind its creation. In this video, Reef Knot co-creative director, Michelle McCosker, chats with I Heart Kings Cross artists, Zoe Tubbenhauer and Alexandra Forsyth about some of the knits in Fitzroy Gardens.

Huge thanks to The Paper Scissors for use of their track T-T-Time. If you like the tune you can vote for them in this year’s JJJ Hottest 100 or download it from iTunes.

One of things that keeps coming up as we meet people down the Cross is that even has a story to tell about knitting. We thought we’d dedicate this video to some of the characters of the Cross including Vittorio at the Piccolo Bar and a young constable from the NSW Police.

Thanks to Howard for the use of his track ‘Jill 100′.

Here’s a quick guide for anyone who’s finding it difficult to get along to any of our knitting circles but still wants to take part in the project. The video features Michelle McCosker as well as two of our excellent artists, Jade Waszkiewicz and Zoe Tubbenhauer, showing you how to cast on, knit your way through a piece and cast off.

Big thanks to MoR (Master of Ribongia) feat. Lanie Lane for the use of their stunning track ‘Workit Out’. Catch them at the High & Dry Festival this November. If you want the track now, click the iTunes link below.

We also took delivery of a huge pile of wool last week – 105kgs to be exact! Some really exciting yarns came our way and are already being included in the pieces.

Oh, and then there’s the t-shirts and knitting bags. Delivered on the dot 5pm last Friday they found themselves debuting at Saturday’s circle. The bags particularly are proving a hit to transport your wool n needles around town (one’s already made it’s way to Thailand). You can get yours at any of the knitting circles or by emailing info@byreefknot.net – discounts for anybody contributing to the project.

Come and join again this Saturday 22nd August, 10am-4pm in Fitzroy Gardens Kings Cross. For details on other knitting circles click here.

A big thanks to The Alcohotlicks for the use of their stellar surf track ‘Hey Man, Yeah Man’ from the album ‘You, You’. Be sure to catch them as on their scintillating east coast Australian tour this October.

Follow the link if you want to purchase the track now.

Here’s a couple of pics  – visit us on flickr for more.

Knitters and crocheters, young and old, experienced or just starting out are invited to participate in a major public art project to be presented this October, as part of Art & About. Sydney based artist collective, Reef Knot, will work with the community and local artists to create ‘I Heart Kings Cross’, a collaborative knitting installation along the main strip of King Cross.

The public are invited to knitting circles to be held every Saturday, commencing THIS SATURDAY 15th August and running until 26th September, 10am-4pm in Fitzroy Gardens. All materials will be supplied, however remnant wool is gladly accepted. Experience is not necessary. In case of wet weather, knitting circles will be held at The Rex Centre, 58a Macleay Street.

To find out where wool packs can be collected throughout the week visit http://iheartkx.wordpress.com over the next few days

For more information  email reefknot@tendril.net.au or phone 0417 656 368.