Crochet Extra – May 2021
May is the lead up to a busy few months in all things Crochet……. And with winter just around the corner it is a great time to clear out that stash with winter projects and make room for new season yarns
May is the lead up to a busy few months in all things Crochet……. And with winter just around the corner it is a great time to clear out that stash with winter projects and make room for new season yarns
Colourful crocheted items are a great way to use up your scrap yarn, but what about all those colour changes? We look at different techniques to change colours with and without knotting the yarn.
This In our newsletter this month we look at some fabulous makes for Mum for Mothers Day, with a selection of special kits, feature our customer makes and more. month at Crochet Australia we are stepping up the fun and highlighting different ways you can use beads in your work.
This month we look at amigurumi (pronounced amee-goo-roo-me), which refers to the art of crocheting or knitting stuffed animals and more.
Do you get frustrated with the holes that appear in your projects where you have increased or decreased stitches? I came across this technique of making invisible increases and decreases.
What can you crochet with cotton? The answer will astound you…
Cotton as a natural fibre is very versitile for crocheting and knitting. However there are different types of cotton on the market, reflecting the treatments they have gone through (or lack of treatment). Read our tip to understand these processes cotton can go through so you can select the right cotton for your project.
This month at Crochet Australia we are stepping up the fun and highlighting different ways you can use beads in your work.
Last weekend we had the 2020 Sunshine Coast Crochet Retreat – a little more intimate that previous years due to the uncertainty around border openings, but a wonderful weekend none-the-less.
With the summer holidays approaching and many across the country still at home, it’s a great time to get kids into craft activities.