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Taking the Curl out of Tunisian It is very common for Tunisian work to curl.  So how do we combat this? Knowing why it curls is a great sta...

What a fabulous time we had at our sock workshop last weekend.  Unfortunately the weather drove us indoors, but this just meant we got to sit among...

I often get asked whether it is better to use a ball of yarn from the centre or the outside. In the overall scheme of things it generally doesn’t...

This year seems to be speeding by!  I can't believe may has arrived already and time for our first ever Crochet Retreat in the Hunter Valley!  I am ...

I hope you have all had a wonderful Easter with your family and/or friends.  For us, and many Queenslanders it has been very wet - I do believe I'm b...

So you've decided to have a review of your wardrobe to give some clothes a new lease of life, or you've picked up some items from the charity shops th...

What a topsy turvy month we've had here - one day steaming hot and humid, the next flooding, the next we've got a cardigan on (lbeit not for long).  ...

Have you ever finished your foundation chains then completed the first row or round only to find that you don't have enough chains or have too many le...

It's been a busy start to the year here at Crochet Australia after our three week break.  We were hit by many of the storms that went through the Sun...

It's the end of the year - can you believe it? With the beginning of 2024 fast approaching have you got your New Years' Crochet Resolutions sorted?...

Many of the patterns available on the market are from overseas and use yarns that are not always easy to get here in Australia. In addition, many old ...

Have you ever looked at someone crocheting and thought – ‘they do that weird?’  But you can’t figure out why?  Or looked at the work someone...

I returned from holidays two weeks ago refreshed and energised for summer.  I had a trip through the Kimberleys in WA - it is a spectacular part of t...

I know it’s only October, but if the last few months are any indication, Christmas will be here in no time at all – hence our theme this month –...

Welcome to Spring!  A brilliant time of the year when the gardens all begin to grow with vibrant colours.  Hence our theme this month - Spring Clean...

Have you ever tried doubling up your yarn—effectively using two strands at once? Crocheting or knitting with double strands holds many advantages...

A group of us went out to visit the Warwick Jumpers & Jazz Festival to experience the marvellous yarn bombing around town as well as the crochet/k...

Granny squares are a classic crochet pattern that have been around for many years, and we are now seeing many modern stitches incorporated into the sq...

Winter is now in full swing and my we have had some cold evenings and mornings.  My scarf, beanie and gloves have been used a lot for my morning walk...

I hope many of you were able to crochet or knit some jumpers, cardigans, jackets, shawls, ponchos and other cosy warmers for this cold snap that has s...

Do you love using the treble stitch in your projects but worry about the gap that appears at the beginning of a row when you use turning chain? What ...

Welcome to May - where the mornings are cool and crisp - perfect for a nice brisk walk with my dog Roxi.  It is hard to believe it was a year ago now...

I'm sure you have all heard the term gauge swatch or tension swatch and read this in a pattern - but how many of you actually do it and use your gauge...

The School Holidays have now started here in Queensland, and the rest of the country will begin soon too.  Why not get the kids, grand-kids, or other...

Summer is officially over! That’s what I’ve heard anyhow.  It doesn’t much feel like it here on the Sunshine Coast, but watching the cooler nig...

I often get the question – Why do my circles never appear like circles? They are either ruffled, curled or have points. I have found there are th...

I say Yes - definitely Whirl!  When it comes to choosing a yarn cake. Yarn cakes are a popular choice to make shawls, ponchos, scarves, dresses, b...

What a busy month February is turning out to be! Registration for the tournament opened today and already we have been inundated with people signin...

I have heard a few people say to me that they don’t like having patterns written in as a chart/symbol as they are daunted by it.  I myself quite li...

It's the end of 2022 - that has snuck up on us quickly.  Or if you are reading this in January - wow 2023 is here already! Firstly I'd like to sha...