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Crochet Extra – September 2022
Wow what a fun weekend we had at the Crochet Retreat last weekend. 57 ladies gathered here on the Sunshine Coast for a weekend of crochet, relaxing, and having a laugh with old and new friends. Show and Tell really did show off the amazing talent out 
there. Check out some of the other highlights from the weekend here
We also ran a raffle to raise money for breast cancer – and thanks to the generosity of these ladies we raised $570. Sue took out first prize which was a Rozetta Kit donated by Crochet Australia and second prize was won by Anne. She received a Natures Bouquet Scarf Kit donated by Live Love Crochet Shaz.
We are organizing next years’ retreat and details will be coming before the end of the year.
As I’m sure you have heard, Australia Post have raised their prices, as have other transport companies we use. Accordingly our postage rates have also risen. Our new rates, effective from midday Friday 2nd September can be seen here…..
Unfortunately other suppliers have continued to also raise their prices and effective 1 October their will be an increase in prices of the following brands – Scheepjes,Tulip and DMC.
On the brighter side, this month we have a couple of celebrations. Firstly Fathers Day this Sunday 4th September – We hope you will be having some quality time with your fathers and/or father figures.
Secondly International Crochet Day is on Monday 12th September! Our challenge to you is to bring a smile to someone with a crocheted flower and have a chance to win your very own Snowflake Surprise Advent Calendar Kit – see all the details here
School holidays will begin here in Queensland in 2 weeks – my that term has gone fast! We are holding a learn to crochet class on Wednesday 21st September from 9.30 – 1.30pm. Anyone can attend and it will make a perfect holiday activity for mother/daughter/aunt or even a mother/son or father/daughter … or even a group of friends. See all the details here
In our classes this month we are getting ready for summer crocheting a summer hat. Book your spot here.
Until next time,
Lynda
Theme—Step into Spring with Bags and Purses
If you’ve been following the fashion pages lately you will see that crochet items are coming out in a big way for this years Spring and Summer fashions. Even Prada
is getting in on the Crochet trend with bags and hats sporting their logo embroidered onto the crochet items.
Spring time brings a breath of fresh air to the year with all the blooms and colours starting to pop out everywhere. In crochet we are seeing some beautiful granny square patterns coming out sporting floral designs as the centrepiece. It’s amazing what you can create with a granny square and the colours you can bring to a project through them. One of this season’s popular makes is a granny square bag with a 
matching granny square bucket hat to match.
Ideally, we recommend using a cotton or cotton blend to make a bag or purse so that it holds its shape better and is more durable. You can use any ply cotton to suite the size, thickness and texture you are wanting to achieve.
I personally love using the Madame Tricot Camilla Batik Cotton. It comes in lots of different colourways and creates it’s own beautiful pattern. There is also the Fiddlestick Wren 8ply or Finch 10ply cotton or Create Handmade 4 ply cotton – these all come in a good range of colours. One of our largest sellers is the Scheepjes Catona Cotton, where the range of colours is extensive making it perfect to match any colourway you are wanting to create. It is a mercerized cotton that brings a lovely soft sheen to your work.
There is also a large range of pattern books available to crochet or knit – from market bags to evening bags and all sorts of purses.
I love making bags and adding embellishments, so my crochet kit has tassel and pom pom makers, a variety of yarn and thread needles, a set of good ergonomic hooks such as clover or tulip hooks, Stitch markers and blocking T-pins…just to name a few. I wouldn’t be without my yarn bowl and led light and a good pair of scissors. If you need any of these then make sure you look at our wide range of accessories, all there to make your crochet time easy and that much more fun.
We would love to see you step out this Spring with a new crochet bag or purse and join in on the latest fashion trends….browse through the next section for a sample of 
what we have in patterns and kits. Or try this free pattern for a Popcorn Square Crochet Tote by Yarnspirations…
Book of the Month
Bags and Backpacks
8 bags, backpacks and tablet covers to crochet in a range of stitch patterns, to give you a bag for every occasion.ﾠ With the variety of stitches, you cannot get bored making them or using them.
