Cookie's here, we've got Marja Lindstrom and Kerri Brennan and a whole host of volunteers helping us get ready for visitors from all over the world - some as far as South Africa! You wouldn't believe the boxes, papers, tickets, shirts, bags and general chaos surrounding us. It drives home the point that it is really happening, and SOON! Eek! and Squeeee!!!!

As we get ready for your visit, we know you will be getting ready too! Here are a few reminders to help make sure you've got everything you need when you arrive at Knit Nation.

Remember to check your classes on the Knit Nation site for your assigned homework, and any supplies you need to bring to class. All the classes were recently updated so please take the time to check.

Please note that materials fees for Janel Laidman and Judith Mackenzie McCuin are now available on their class pages, click here for Janel, and here for Judith. Thank you for your patience!

All students in Judith's Popular Wheel Mechanics please note that there is a materials fee of £4.

All students should first report to the Registration Area with their Knit Nation invoice, or identification with their name and registered address (such as a driver's licence) and collect their class packs. Remember you can always reprint your invoice by logging into your account on the Knit Nation site.

Students will receive a complimentary Souvenir Programme, a list of classrooms, and their student pass which will give them access to the Marketplace on Friday and Saturday. If you have also purchased tickets for the Ravelry Talk tickets and/or Thursday Exclusive Preview, these will also be in your class pack.

If you are not a student, but have purchased tickets to the Ravelry Talk or any Marketplace tickets, please present yourself to the prepaid tickets desk also in the Registration Area with your Knit Nation invoice, or identification with your name and registered address (such as a driver's licence). You will be able to pick up your tickets which will enable you to access to the Ravelry Talk and Marketplace

We have a great selection of Knit Nation swag and books available for purchase online & pick up at the show, including official Knit Nation totes, t-shirts and even temporary tattoos as well as books by Janel Laidman, Cookie A, Shirley Paden, Chrissy Gardiner, Nancy Bush & Judith Mackenzie McCuin! If you have purchased swag and/or books, we have a separate pick up area in the Registration Area for you to pick up your merchandise. Please bring a copy of your invoice or ID with name and registered address with you to pick up your shopping.

Now you have everything you need for class, you need to know where to go! We have a map of Imperial College here with markers for all the buildings. You will find this info in the Souvenir Programme, and also on boards in the Registration area.

We also have a Schedule of Events with door prizes, and book signings by Cookie A, Clara Parkes, Janel Laidman, Shirley Paden, Erika Knight, Woolly Wormhead, and more!

There is a cloakroom available for storage of bulky items, particularly spinning wheels. The cloakroom is located in Sherfield SALC 9. Please ask at Registration for directions. The hours are:

The area around South Kensington Tube and Gloucester Road Tube is teeming with restaurants and cafes.

Places of note near South Kensington Tube: Snog Frozen Yoghurt & Pain Quotidienne on Thurloe Place, Paul Boulangerie on Thurloe St, a Tesco's supermarket, Hummingbird Cupcake Cafe, Beirut Express Lebanese Restaurant on Old Brompton Road, Oddoni's Gelateria on Bute Street. There are also high street banks and cashpoints along Old Brompton Road as well as a Mail Boxes etc and a post office.

Near Gloucester Road Tube there is a Paul Boulangerie, a Tesco's supermarket, a Waitrose supermarket, Byron burger joint, cashpoints, a huge Sainsbury's supermarket as well a a post office.

There is also a very helpful Knit Nation group on Ravelry where you can find lots of tips and guidance on things to do in London and around Imperial College.

We hope you find this information helpful and useful. We are really excited to welcome you to the first ever Knit Nation and hope you are just as excited to be joining us!

Love,

Alice & Cookie