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Crochet Extra – 166th Edition – June 2020

Crochet Extra – 166th Edition – June 2020

Crochet Extra – 166th Edition – June 2020

Winter has arrived – some say that’s a great thing because they love the cooler days  – I myself don’t particularly like the cold weather. But I do love being able to rug up in some lovely crocheted warm items, and have an excuse to light the fire at night.

Things are slowly getting back to normal here in the Sunshine Coast—we are able to get out and enjoy our environment while maintaining a distance from others. It also means we have almost resumed normal service, with the  shop open for visitors again Monday to Friday 9 to 3 – although currently limited to 2 customers in the shop at a time. We will also be opening back up on the first Saturday of the month – so we are open this Saturday 6th June.

If all continues well, we will begin hosting our in-store workshops and lessons again in July.  As we will need to practice safe distancing – we will be limiting attendees to 8 per workshop – bookings will therefore be essential.  We will continue with our online zoom workshops but these will take place at different times.

Our June workshop – crochet socks –  will continue to be conducted via Zoom.  Bookings are now open – Tuesday’s 9.30 – 11.30 am, Wednesday’s 5.30-7.30pm, and Saturday 13 June 11-2pm.   You have a choice of basic textured sock, or diamond lace socks.

And of course Heat 2 of the Crochet tournament begins today…. If you registered, don’t forget to check your emails for details.  If you didn’t register, follow the fun by joining the Facebook group Crochet Tournament 2020.
290 people signed up to participate in the tournament, with 214 qualifying to be in the draw for prize for heat 1.  Our winner for Heat 1 was Lynn Mayman who won a $100 yarn pack from TexYarns.  Well done Lynn.  Here is a sample of some of the finished projects/squares from Heat 1

Until next time

Lynda


Theme—Jazzy feet and hands

Handmade socks, slippers and gloves are some of the warmest you can ever wear. And as the weather begins to cool, feet and hands are some of the first to feel it. I have always believed keeping them warm is the secret to staying warm.

Socks and gloves are also great portable projects, they can be reasonably quick to create and make great gifts. Many patterns exist for socks and gloves using a wide range of yarns – from 4 ply through to chunky. Chunky yarn in particular make great slippers or around-the-house socks. Read more about yarns to use for socks in our tip.

While the shops are full of machine-made socks, slippers and gloves, making them yourself means you have more choice for colour, style and pattern. And many of the patterns I see, you can’t find them pre-made in the stores.  And of course if you do buy these items, you can add your own touch by adding decorative edges.

We always associate socks and gloves with winter, but there are also some wonderful lacy patterns to bring a touch of elegance in the warmer weather.

You’re bound to find something to keep your feet and hands warm in our collection of patterns and accessories featured in the next section. Or try this months free pattern  from Patons– twisted lace socks.


Book of the Month

LA5567 Learn to Crochet Socks for the Family

This book is considered to be one of the best crochet sock books on the market.

By Darla Sims.

15 ready to go patterns for the whole family plus learn to easily design your own socks. Handmade socks are comfy and soft as one of life’s luxuries. Stitch patterns include shells, lace designs, spike stitch, diagonal shells and faux V stitch. Whether it is crew socks, anklets, lacy legs, little clusters, cuffed slippers, ribbed anklet, anklets gathered with a tie and sports socks. This book ticks all the boxes.  56 pages.   US terminology

 


Customer Corner

Thank you everyone for sending in pictures of what you have been making in the past quarter. We feature below some comments and masterpieces submitted by customers. Send us a photo of your masterpiece (by email or on our facebook page—www.facebook.com/crochetaustralia), telling us which book it came from and which yarn or thread you used, and be in the draw to win a $25 voucher in October 2019 (see conditions on our website). Please also add any tips you’ve picked up when making them. Congratulations to Jill N for winning this quarter’s voucher.


Look What We Found

121028 How to Knit Socks (3 Methods)

knit a dozen baby socks

ASN1317 Knit a Dozen Baby Socks

B1052 More Crocheted Socks

crocheted gloves bk 1

PARC113R Crocheted Gloves Bk 1

a handful of knitted gloves bk2PARK51r A Handful of Knitted Gloves Bk2

PP1249 Baby Crochet Jacket, Hat & Mitts

YB9 Yarn Bookazine #9

121040 Itty Bitty Baby Doll Clothes

the sock bookPARK38 The Sock Book

886001 Tiptoe Crochet Slippers

knit a dozen plus slippers121049 Knit a Dozen Plus Slippers

beautiful baby shoes871035 Beautiful Baby Shoes

885150 Double Take Learn to Knit 2 at a Time

885150 Double Take Learn to Knit 2 at a Time

Learn to Crochet Socks Toe-Up Way

871061 Learn to Crochet Socks Toe-Up Way

876535 Fun-to-Wear Crochet Socks

ASN1344

crocheted gloves bk2PARC148R Crocheted Gloves Bk 2

PARK63r More Pairs of Kntted Gloves Bk 3

PARC101R Bonnets, Bootees Mittens

871063 Double-Ended Hook Crochet

SC43 Simply Crochet Issue #43

878542 Slippers Hooked on Crochet

one skein or less projectsLA75495 One Skein Projects

B1211 Kit Bright Scarves, Hats & More

LA3052 Booties Collection

873692 The Ultimate Book of Knit Socks

ASN1273 Learn to knit Socks

ASN1378 Easy Knit Fashions

KAV02DVD Magic Knit 2 Socks DVD

K621 Naturally Hat, Mitten & Scarf (Knit)

PARK78r A Bakers Dozen Knitted Gloves for the Family

YM43 Yarn Magazine Issue 43

A7950

LA2039 Fancy Feet

885135 Family Fun slippers

873553 Stocking Feet

LA3562 Cozy Crochet slippers

SP6410 Knitted Baby Booties

LA3562 Cozy Crochet slippers

new methods for crochet socks871510 New Methods for Crochet Socks

ASN1457 You Can Crochet Socks

LA75343 Socks to Go (Knit)

charming knitted gloves for the family bk 1

PARK312r A Handful of Knitted Gloves bk2

K690 Tweed Child’s Hat, Mittens & Scarf

yarn magazine #40YM40 Yarn Magazine Issue 40

871125 Big Foot Boutique

slipper creature comfortsNMCC0121 Slippers Creature Comforts

tops and toes124027 Tops & Toes Knit

big book of slippers101075 Big Book of Slippers

cushy kids slippers951607 Cushy Kid’s Slippers

slipper socks for kidsLA3035 Slipper Socks for Kids