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Crochet Extra – July 2022
Welcome to July. Did you get to see some of the marvellous creative beanies at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival? If not, check out the winners and special mentions for this years theme – heart of hearts here.
This month of course we see more creative talent on show at the Warwick Jumpers and Jazz from the 21st to the 31st of July.
Towards the end of the month you will be able to see us at our first Craft Alive event for the year in Morayfield. Tickets are now on sale – buy online and save here. We aren’t doing any classes, but we will have a vast array of kits, yarns, patterns and hooks available – or just drop in to say hello! 29 – 31st July.
We’ve got some exciting new things in store this month which you can see in our new section – Homespun Crochet Issue 3 is out and includes my toadstool pattern – a fun crochet project.
We have the beginnings of Christmas starting to appear – after all, the good things take time to make – and the new pattern and kit from Live Love Crochet Shaz will make anyone smile and enjoy preparing it. To go with this we have a special Christmas Preparation section helping you with early planning!
Do you know someone who would love to learn to crochet? Did you know we teach crochet? Regular instore classes to teach crochet are held every Tuesday afternoon. We also offer online classes at mutually agreed times. With the school holidays on we are also holding school holiday classes – Wednesday 6th July. For kids or adults alike.
For those who already know how to crochet, our July workshops look at extending your skills with learning crochet cables 
And in August we will be looking at overlay crochet and the mochilla technique.
We look forward to seeing you there – or see the rest of our planned classes in our events calendar
Until next time
Lynda
Theme—Getting the Edge
This month is all about Edgings. The perfect edging to frame your work is one of the most important decisions you can make. With such a huge variety of patterns to choose from you want something that is going to act like an art frame to highlight your beautiful work.
Edgings can be used on so many crochet, knitting or tatting projects. They can even be used to create that feature on a hem of clothing, a pretty neckline on a top or jumper, a feature panel in your work or even a pretty embellishment to take that blanket or item of clothing to the next level. See Adding Borders to Afghans for some useful hints and tips for adding these finishing touches.
Crochet, knitting or tatting edgings are not just limited to your work, they can be added to an existing blanket for that personal touch, tea towels to create a fancy hand towel for your kitchen or bathroom, personalise a cotton handkerchief or decorate a face washer and hand towel to create a gorgeous gift set. I’ve seen cotton lacy edgings added to plush blankets to create a Boho finish and feel. The choices and ideas are endless.
We have a great variety of books and patterns to suit all designs from fine threads to chunky yarns. Along with a wide assortment of threads and yarns perfect to use for any form of edging. And there is a fabulous selection of new books in this area!
Some of the tools you may need to make your edging efforts a little easier is the Edgit Tool and these come with a pretty edgings pattern book and a fine hook. There is also an Awl to create holes in fabric. Watch our video about Adding Edges to learn more about these tools. Not to mention we have hooks in all shapes and sizes along with knitting needles, tatting shuttles and bobbins.
Or try out this pattern for the Iris edging by Lullaby Melodia—it can be added to blankets, hankies or towels.
Tip of the Month
Selecting Colours
Choosing the colours for your crafty projects can sometimes be the hardest part! Fear not – this guide can help you develop a fresh approach and get the look you are after.
Book of the Month
Crochet Edgings for the Home
by Paragon Heritage Seriesﾠ(Project Editors Ray and Vicki Moodie)
This is an unabridged version of patterns from three original Paragon books. While these have all been done in fine thread, they can easily be adapted to thicker yarn to add to any item. ﾠEdges include filet designs for cloths, simple edges for mats, handkerchiefs and guest towels.ﾠThere are two designs using the rick-rack crochet technique. ﾠ The popular filet Squirrel Edge, Rose Filet Edge and Teapot, Cup and Saucer Edge are outstanding and any would be a great choice to crochet for a wedding or engagement gift to create an everlasting family heirloom. ﾠ
Look What We Found
Clover Amour Steel Hook Set
Lizbeth Thread – sizes 10, 20, 40 and 80
Special Feature – Preparing for Christmas
Now is the time to begin your Christmas projects – with the cooler months around it’s the perfect time to be crafting indoors. Take a look at our selection of patterns and books for Christmas preparation.
Beaded Christmas Tree Ornament
