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My new obsession

I'm officially hooked (pardon the bad pun) on crochet. I haven't had a chance to do a whole lot since the night I taught myself (with the help of this post! [craftblog.com.au]), but I've been browsing crochet patterns and tutorials pretty much non-stop. Apparently I was even muttering about crochet last ...

Grandma to an entire craft club!

Recently we received a letter from a deputy principal at a school in Brisbane who thought she had a ‘creative superhero’ in her midst. Jackie Welsh, from Sunnybank State School, said 70-year-old cancer survivor, June Hallahan, came to the school every week (a one hour round trip) to teach girls ...

Freeforming into the future

Creating textured surfaces with Jenny Dowde. ‘Surface Works’ by Australian artist, Jenny Dowde, is about adding surface decoration to plain knitted or crocheted backgrounds. Through more than 30 projects Jenny, using traditional and freeform approaches, provides numerous suggestions for creating textured surfaces in knitting and crochet, using fancy yarns, handmade ...

Crochet terminology

Terminology between USA & Australia/International

Artist Profile - Lisa Daehlin

There’s something about the Big Apple - that old town New York - that breeds uber-talented knitters and artists of all types. Could there be something in the water? Certainly there seems to be inspiration in the air. Our latest Manhattan discovery is opera singer and knitting designer, Lisa Daehlin, ...

Yarn - get the basics

'Basics' Harvest (50g) 100% wool; available in up to 23 colours. Knit or crochet fashionable garments and accessories. This pure wool is great for felting. 'Moda Vera’ Grace (100g) 80% acrylic, 20% wool; available in up to nine colours. Great for cushions and throws. 'Basics' 8 Ply Pure Wool (50g) ...

Projects

Crochet motif collar necklace

“Not your grandma’s crochet” is a term that gets thrown around a lot lately & this artistic, alluring creation shows you why. Dress up transeasonal garments, draw attention to the wearer’s face and, of course, expand your crochet skills with this wonderfully modern project.

Pure wool Cap & Bag

Something gorgeous to keep you warm this winter.

Curlicue scarf

Summer sun is lovely but colder months allow many of us to indulge our wildest, woolliest, accessory ambitions.

Dare to dangle

Like all chokers, this unusual piece sits close to the throat, drawing all eyes to you.

Snug style choker

The origins of the choker may go back to the days where women wore a ribbon around their neck. Our version is a tad more glam!

Crochet overshirt

Not a winter woolly but definitely a fashion traffic stopper & quick to make to boot.

Crochet capelet

Crochet continues its new millenium make-over with cheeky little ‘glitz’ designs like this.

Crochet daisy

The hottest look in yarn accessories at the moment are embellishments like these.

Crochet two tiered flower

As stand-alone decorative items or as additions to garments, bags, wraps & more, these flowers come in handy.

How to - Fringing

Step by step lesson - for teachers or learners

Crochet for diners

A ‘get creative’ readers project by Inna Ohandi from Castle Hill NSW.

Crochet market bag

Don’t go green, go multi-coloured with this useful, fun crochet project.

Afghan adventures - Afghan

Make this wonderful afghan, there is also available a project for matching floor rug & basic bag in the Inspiration Room.

Afghan adventures - Floor rug

Make this wonderful floor rug, there is also available a project for matching striped bag & afghan in the Inspiration Room.

Afghan adventures - Striped bag

Make this wonderful striped bag, there is also available a project for matching floor rug & afghan in the Inspiration Room.

Crochet V-stitch wrap 1 (multi)

Keep crocheting throughout the summer with these cute, simple swimsuit cover-ups.

Crochet monkey with scarf

A gift that they’ll treasure forever; this crocheted critter is sure to delight.

Crochet fruity bags - Pineapple

Crochet lovers beware! Once you start making these bags, everyone will want one.

Crochet fruity bags - strawberry

Crochet lovers beware! Once you start making these bags, everyone will want one.

Crochet bangles

Perfect for teenagers and tweens

Crochet wire coat hanger

Good ideas never die. Hold on to slippery fabrics & avoid creasing with this old-school crochet project.

Crochet wooden coat hanger

Good ideas never die. Hold on to slippery fabrics & avoid creasing with this old-school crochet project.

Chevron children's hooded vest

Crochet this hooded vest - perfect for those mild weather days.

Marvel Egg Cosy

Cute and colourful. Free Project as mentioned in the Spotlight Inspirations catalogue.

Pure wool bunny

Cute and colourful. Free Project as mentioned in the Spotlight Inspirations catalogue.

Marvel Eggs & Chicks

Cute and colourful. Free Project as mentioned in the Spotlight Inspirations catalogue.

Autumn Throw

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project to keep you warm this Autumn.

'Moda Vera' Cupcake Crochet Snake

Gorgeous! We should all have one!

Shell Baby Shawl

Another beautiful Living with Yarn 2010 project for you.

Log Cabin Throw

As seen in the recent 'Real Living' magazine.

On the double baby throw

Something special for a new arrival.

Bamboo Shopping Bag

A fantastic & stylish way to do your bit for the environment!

Crochet Christmas pudding

Intermediate Crocheting - very cute!

Knitted Christmas Stocking

Start a family tradition - make your own Christmas stockings!

Knitted Santa Hat

Intermediate Knitting - Make your own Christmas hat.

Marvel dish cloth

Make these in your favourite colours.

Knitted Placemat

Make one to match each of your tableclothes!

Ribbon Booties

Size: 3- 6 months

Pram Blanket

Create this blanket using materials from Spotlight.

Yoyo Vest

'Moda Vera'

Pure Wool Ribbed Band Cardigan

Create this out of Moda Vera yarn.

Crochet Patchwork Skirt

Download PDF: http://su.pr/2M9mLI [su.pr] Featured in our Shop & Save catalogue.

Flower Garden Throw

This throw is made up of 25 floral squares. Each flower is worked separately and the green print square motif is added afterwards. Each flower is made up of a sungold yellow centre, a plain coloured yarn for the 1st row of petals, a printed yarn (either baby or bright) ...

Stain Glass Throw

Download PDF: http://su.pr/2KVK0d [su.pr] Featured in our Shop And Save Catalogue

Crochet Scarf

Download PDF: http://su.pr/1oXiKw [su.pr]

Hairpin Crochet Top

Download PDF: http://su.pr/AoiWYV [su.pr]

Jalap Crochet Top

Download PDF: http://su.pr/2SStlu [su.pr]

Paper Mache Letters

Download PDF: http://su.pr/9uBau8 [su.pr]

Striped Crochet Top

Download PDF: http://su.pr/1tQZ65 [su.pr]

Crochet Angel

Download Project Sheet: http://spotlight.com.au/projects/e05-projects/project-04/ [spotlight.com.au]

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