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Mystery Quilt: FINAL IMAGE!!

We hope you have really enjoyed this Inspiring new project brought to us from some very talented (obviously!) crafty people from Australian Country Spinners. Please let us know what you thought of this project and let us know how you went with your knitted quilt! If you would prefer ...

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 ...

Knitting in times of trouble

Lela Nargi is the editor of a wonderful book for knitters and non-knitters alike called ‘Knitting Through It: Inspiring Stories for Times of Trouble’. A collection of writings from contemporary authors as well as some taken from the WPAs Federal Writers Project in the USA, the book brings together stories ...

Non judgemental knitters - knitting for Brisbane’s needy

A chance introduction with a pastor at a local church led Queensland woman, Karen Croke, to begin knitting for the homeless and underprivileged in Brisbane. Two years later 164 members have joined her cause and all of them are learning valuable lessons along the way. “I can knit, I learned ...

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) ...

The making of a Knitting Book

The company, commonly known as ACS, is situated in Brunswick, Victoria, and it produces around 600 patterns every year for more than 50 knitting books featuring Patons, Cleckheaton, Panda, Rowan and Shepherd yarns. The opening promise, by the way, is genuine. The experienced, enthusiastic and extraordinarily patient designers, administrators, pattern ...

Projects

2 x knitted boleros

Make this matching sparkling bolero set for the glamorous gals in your life.

Striped tea cosy

Remember the tea kettle - it is always up to its neck in hot water, yet it still sings!

Bamboo baby booties

Embrace ‘green’ trends when you use this innovative fibre, made by processing the bamboo grass stalk & combing the fibre strands from the actual plant itself.

Bamboo baby beanie

Embrace ‘green’ trends when you use this innovative fibre, made by processing the bamboo grass stalk & combing the fibre strands from the actual plant itself.

Bamboo baby pants

Embrace ‘green’ trends when you use this innovative fibre, made by processing the bamboo grass stalk & combing the fibre strands from the actual plant itself.

Bamboo baby cardigan

Embrace ‘green’ trends when you use this innovative fibre, made by processing the bamboo grass stalk & combing the fibre strands from the actual plant itself.

Bamboo baby overalls

Embrace ‘green’ trends when you use this innovative fibre, made by processing the bamboo grass stalk & combing the fibre strands from the actual plant itself.

'frills' skinny scarf

Perfect project for a Teen

'Cleckheaton' Country Kids cardigans

You cannot pass up a warm, handknitted cardigan this winter!

Red cushion front

Knitting a cushion is a satisfying, practical project & it brings an instant update to any room.

Basket weave cushion front

Knitting a cushion is a satisfying, practical project & it brings an instant update to any room.

Moss stitch cushion front

Knitting a cushion is a satisfying, practical project & it brings an instant update to any room.

Cabled cushion front

Knitting a cushion is a satisfying, practical project & it brings an instant update to any room.

Knitting Bee Flowers

Simply stunning! Now you can bring the flowers inside!

Knitted mobile

This whimsical knitted mobile, inspired by the colours of Mexican folk art, is the perfect challenge for the creative knitter.

'Cleckheaton' Country Kids Hat with Stalk

A cute woolen hat to match the 'Cleckheaton' Country Kids Cardigan.

Layette Baby Jumper, Booties & ball

Knitting with a soft bamboo mix yarn.

Knitted friendship card

Whether you're known for your knitting or the recipient is, this card is perfect for yarn lovers!

Strawberry parfait throw rug

Brighten up the coldest room with a knit that’s proud & loud.

How to - Casting off

Step by step lesson - for teachers or learners

'Marvel' coat

Long, lean knits are the height of fashion. Distinctive buttons will dress this up further.

Pure wool Skinny Scarf

Knitted scarves are IN this season! Make your own with this free pattern.

Knitted Coat Hanger Creation

Spice up your wardrobe.

How to - Fringing

Step by step lesson - for teachers or learners

A Knitted High Tea

When you think ‘knitting’ you don’t necessarily have to think practical. Expand your yarn skills & your imagination, with this cupcake extravaganza.

Knitted beaded choker

Inspired by Claire Aristides... we’ve tried our own version of glamour beading with this distinctive choker.

How to - Casting on (Continental style)

Learn this new skill or brush up on your old skills with this easy step by step tutorial.

Tri-colour Scarf

Join together these cute granny squares to make a tricolour scarf. Why not make one to match every outfit!

Pure wool mitts

Keep your fingers warm with these cute mitts!

Chevron children's hooded vest

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

Marshmallow Coat

Beautiful, cozy and warm. Just what you need for Winter.

Crazy Print Vest

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

Toto Crossover Jacket

Cute and colourful. There is also a matching Toto Slippers Free Project as mentioned in the Spotlight Inspirations catalogue.

Toto Slippers

Cute and colourful. There is also a matching Toto Crossover Jacket Free Project available as mentioned in the Spotlight Inspirations catalogue.

Cardellino Scarf

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Child's Cable Jumper

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Honey Baby Booties

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Honey Layette

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Medley Coordinates

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Gabriela wrap

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Dance Throw

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Medley cushion front

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Ballroom Sleeveless Dress

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you to wear somewhere special.

Aldora Jacket

Another beautiful Living with Yarn 2010 project for you.

Cardellino Rainbow Throw

As seen in Better Homes & Gardens.

Hooded Jacket

Another beautiful Living with Yarn 2010 project for you.

Pure Wool Drop Stitch Dress

Another beautiful Living with Yarn 2010 project for you.

Wisp Jumper

Another beautiful Living with Yarn 2010 project for you.

Passion Wrap - Stole

** Easy Knit! Great for beginners. Sorry no image available.

Cardigan & Pants

A perfect pattern for a knitter at Intermediate level.

Sleeping Bag & Hat

A perfect pattern for a knitter at Intermediate level.

Knitted Toadstool

A perfect pattern for a knitter at Intermediate level.

Cardellino Granny Square Throw

Another beautiful Living with Yarn 2010 project for you.

Shiver Jumper

Another beautiful Living with Yarn project for you.

Mystery Quilt: WEEK ONE

Welcome to the first week of the Mystery Quilt. We are starting out easy with WEEK ONE: Knit & Purl.

Mystery Quilt: WEEK THREE

Welcome back to the Mystery Quilt... I know everyone is pretty excited. In WEEK THREE we are covering Motifs - Colour blocking (Intarsia) & Knitting stitch embroidery. Enjoy!

Mystery Quilt - WEEK TWO

WEEK TWO: Stocking stitch and colour blocking (Intarsia). Welcome back to the Mystery Quilt, We hope you enjoy the second week of knitting!

Mystery Quilt: WEEK FOUR

WEEK FOUR features Texture.

Mystery Quilt: WEEK FIVE

Covering more intermediate knitting with Intermediate Knitting WEEK FIVE: FAIR ISLE.

Mystery Quilt: WEEK SIX

This is the final week of our Mystery Quilt, and in WEEK SIX: we are covering cables. Intermediate Knitting.

Mini Christmas Figures

So very cute!

Layette baby booties

Plain button & Plain ballet booties.

Parade Throw

Beautifully colourful! And so easy to make!

Knitted Christmas baubles

Why decorate like eveyone else this Christmas? Make your own baubles!

Knitted Christmas Stocking

Start a family tradition - make your own Christmas stockings!

Knitted Santa Hat

Intermediate Knitting - Make your own Christmas hat.

Knitted Coat Hanger Creation

Spice up your wardrobe.

Moda Vera Manor Vest

Crafty and stylish. Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E13-manorvest [tinyurl.com]

Moda Vera Marvel Girl Dress

Create this beautiful dress using Moda Vera yarn. Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E13-marveldress [tinyurl.com]

Moda Vera Pure Wool Fishermans Rib Hat

Create this pure wool fishermans rib hat, perfect for intermediate knitters. Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E13-Beanie [tinyurl.com]

Moda Vera Faith Shrug

Size: One size fits most Note: As garment is knitted in one piece, reduce or increase stitches and rows for smaller or larger sizes. Print PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E13-shrug2 [tinyurl.com]

Moda Vera Shiver Girl's Jacket

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E13-sg-jacket [tinyurl.com]

Little Grins Crochet Throw

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E13-grins-throw [tinyurl.com] MEASUREMENTS Width (approx) 90 cms/36 ins Length (approx) 90 cms/36 ins

Aran Throw

Intermediate Knitting Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-aranthrow [tinyurl.com] Measurements Throw (approx): 90 cm wide x 150 cm long

Aran Cushion

Intermediate Knitting Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-arancushion [tinyurl.com]

Ribbed Beanie & Scarf

Beanie – Intermediate knitting Scarf – Easy Knitting Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-beaniescarf [tinyurl.com]

Knitted Headband with Crochet Flower

Intermediate Knitting and Crochet Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-headbandflower [tinyurl.com] Measurements To fit head (approx): 56cm

iPhone Cover

Easy Knitting Measurements Width: 6cm Length: 12cm Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-iphonecover [tinyurl.com]

Laptop Cover

Easy Knitting Measurements To Fit a 13 inch laptop Laptop cover measures approx: 32 x 23cm Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-laptopcover [tinyurl.com]

Wall Hanging

Intermediate Knitting Measurements Wall Hanging measures: 20cm wide x 62cm long (excluding i-cord) Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-wallhanging [tinyurl.com]

Cardigan with Mock Cable Patterning

Intermediate Knitting Download PDF Here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/e14-cardigan-cable [preview.tinyurl.com]

Fair Isle Jacket With Hood

Advanced Knitting Download PDF: http://preview.tinyurl.com/e14-hooded-jacket [preview.tinyurl.com] Download Diagram: http://tinyurl.com/6xkc39a [tinyurl.com]

Teddy with Stripe Options

Beginner Measurements: Height (approx) 36 cms/14 ins Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-stripe-teddy [tinyurl.com]

Sports Throw

Beginner MEASUREMENTS Width (approx) 90 cms/36 ins Length (approx) 105 cms/42 ins Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-throw [tinyurl.com]

Baby Throw

Approx size: 94cm x 110cm Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/E15-baby-throw [tinyurl.com]

Mini Mates Quilt

Download PDF: http://su.pr/1mKktU [su.pr] Finished quilt top measures 84x108cm

STOCKING STITCH HOODED JACKET

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e15-jacket [tinyurl.com]

'Lullaby' Toddler Mittens

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e15-mittens [tinyurl.com]

Short Sleeve Cardigan

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e15-cardigan [tinyurl.com]

Easy Knit Scarf

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e15-scarf [tinyurl.com] Approx size: 24cm x 198cm

'Spoil' Flap Hat

Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e15-flaphat [tinyurl.com]

Mens Jumper

Download PDF Here: http://tinyurl.com/e15-jumper [tinyurl.com] Wool / Nylon Blend.

Ribbon Tie Jacket

Baby Knits 2011

Ribbon Booties

Size: 3- 6 months

Pram Blanket

Create this blanket using materials from Spotlight.

Fair Isle Skirt

Download PDF: http://su.pr/5Z85vf [su.pr] MEASUREMENTS Years 4 (6-8) Fits waist (approx) 56 (58-60) cms/22 (23-24) ins Length (approx) 34 (38-41) cms/13½ (15-16½) ins

Baby Dress & Overalls

Download PDF: http://su.pr/2nxC30 [su.pr] A perfect pattern for a knitter at Intermediate level. **Overalls not pictured

Girl's Cardigan

Download PDF: http://su.pr/9562H7 [su.pr] MEASUREMENTS: Years 4 (6-8) Fits underarm 60 (65-70) cms/24 (26-28) ins To measure (approx) 65 (70-75) cms/26 (28-30) ins Length 38 (42-46) cms/15 (17-18½) ins Sleeve length (approx) 28 (33-38) cms/11 (13-15) ins

Hooded Jacket

Download PDF: http://su.pr/2RnWjU [su.pr] MEASUREMENTS Months 3 (6-12) To fit underarm 40 (45-50) cms/16 (18-20) ins To measure (approx) 49 (55-61) cms/19 1/2 (22-24) ins Length (approx) 27 (32-37) cms/11 (13-15) ins Sleeve length 13 (16-19) cms/5 (6 1/2-7 1/2) ins

Baby Sweater & Hat

Download PDF: http://su.pr/9SRtqM [su.pr] MEASUREMENTS Months 6 (12-18-24) Sweater Fits underarm 45 (50-53-55) cms/18 (20-21-22) ins To measure (at underarm) 52 (58-61-65) cms/21 (23-24 1/2-26) ins Length (approx) 29 (33-35-40) cms/11 1/2 (13-14-16) ins Sleeve length 16 (19-21-23) cms/6 1/2 (7 1/2-8 1/2-9) ins Hat Fits head (approx) 45 (48-50-50) cms/18 ...

Flurry sleeveless jumper

Download PDF: http://su.pr/4ZZS5v [su.pr]

Bouvardia Tunic

Create this out of Moda Vera 'Bouvardia'.

Yoyo Vest

'Moda Vera'

Stripe Hat & Scarf

Download PDF: http://su.pr/1by1OA [su.pr] Beginner Child (Lady-Man) Hat - To fit head (approx) 54 (56-58) cms/21 1/2 (22 1/2 -23) ins Scarf - Width (approx, slightly stretched) 10 (15-20) cms/4 (6-8) ins Length 96 (128-144) cms/38 1/2 (51-57 1/2) ins

Hat & Scarf with Stripe Option

Download PDF: http://su.pr/91utg0 [su.pr] Beginner Child (Lady-Man) Hat - To fit head (approx) 54 (56-58) cms/21 1/2(22 1/2-23) ins Scarf - Width (approx, slightly stretched) 10 (15-20) cms/4 (6-8) ins Length 112 (133-154) cms/45 (53-61 1/2) ins

Mittens with Stripe Option

Beginner MEASUREMENTS: Sizes Child (Lady-Man) To fit hand (approx) 15 (19-22) cms/6 (7 1/2-9) ins Download: http://tinyurl.com/e14-mittens [tinyurl.com]

Adult Footy Vest

Beginner. MEASUREMENTS: Size Lady/Man Fits bust/chest 85 (95) cm To measure (approx) 95 (105) cm Length (approx) 55 (66) cm Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-footyvest [tinyurl.com]

Stripe Poncho

Beginner. Width from cuff to cuff (approx) 120 cms/48 ins Length from shoulder to hem 70 cms/28 ins Download PDF: http://tinyurl.com/e14-stripe-poncho [tinyurl.com]

Bella Baby Sugar Dress

Create this dress for your little girl using 'Bella Baby' yarn.

Pure Wool Ribbed Band Cardigan

Create this out of Moda Vera yarn.

Girls Alpaca Blend Lace Jacket

Here is the pattern for the little girls jacket seen on the Knitting Party posters in Spotlight stores.

Stain Glass Throw

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

Shaded Owls

Download PDF: http://su.pr/34PIdz [su.pr]

Jalap Crochet Top

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

Paper Mache Letters

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

Beetle Cable Scarf

View PDF Here: http://spotlight.com.au/projects/e05-projects/project-01/ [spotlight.com.au]

Poinsettia

Download full project sheet http://spotlight.com.au/projects/e05-projects/project-02/ [spotlight.com.au]

Shiver Striped Stockings

Download Project Sheet: http://spotlight.com.au/projects/e05-projects/project-03/ [spotlight.com.au]

Flower Garden Beanie

Download Project Sheet: http://spotlight.com.au/projects/e05-projects/project-05/ [spotlight.com.au]

Manor Scarf

Download Project Sheet: http://spotlight.com.au/projects/e05-projects/project-06/ [spotlight.com.au]

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