Crochet for a Cause
Many people find donating handmade items to be a fulfilling way to combine their love of crocheting and knitting with their desire to make a positive impact.
Many people find donating handmade items to be a fulfilling way to combine their love of crocheting and knitting with their desire to make a positive impact.
After you have put a lot of effort into handcrafting beautiful things, it is important to preserve that beauty as long as possible.
So how do you properly care for your hand crafted items?
This month, we’re excited to spotlight a brand close to our hearts, Fiddlesticks yarn. We sat down with Peter Betros, the co-founder behind the Fiddlesticks brand, to learn more about the brand’s origins, yarn range, and what makes them a standout in the Australian crochet and knitting community.
April is a busy month with school holidays, easter and anzac day and of course the beginning of the Crochet Art Tournament. With so much going on, having quick and no-sew projects to work on can be very handy. Find inspiration for such projects in our newsletter, as well as learning about classes and other events at Crochet Australia this month.
Have you ever tried crocheting with thread or yarn and found it easily splitting or getting tangled?
It’s frustrating, right? But the issue doesn’t always come down to poor-quality yarn—often, it’s all about how the yarn is twisted.
This month we are diving into the intricate and delicate world of cotton threads!
As we step into February, there’s a renewed energy in the air—a mix of love, creativity, and a touch of anticipation for the year ahead, particularly when you see the line up of events for 2025!
As we say goodbye to 2024 we devote this month to looking at crochet’s history, the timeless styles making a comeback and what’s trending for 2025!
With the new year on the horizon, what crafting goals have you considered? Follow our guide to plan your crafting goals for 2025
Summer isn’t officially here yet, but it sure feels like it! The days are getting longer and hotter; daylight savings is upon us (well, not in Queensland); and it’s time to swap your crochet blankets for more lightweight and breathable projects that won’t weigh you down in the warmer weather.