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The tools of our trade (or craft in this case) are just as important to produce a good quality end product as is the choice of yarn and pattern. There...

It's November already! Where did the last few months go?  And I see the hints of Christmas appearing everywhere - decorations, parties and Australia ...

It's been a busy month here at Crochet Australia with all the new colours of the Superb 8 coming in - 17 are expected in all, with 12 arriving this la...

Did you know there are three ways you can work into a foundation chain?  Most patterns don't tell you which way to do  it, so you can generally choo...

There’s no doubt about it – learning online has become the norm!  In the world of crochet we have had pre-recorded videos available for many year...

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, a...

It's August already but it seems those August winds have kicked in early and have been cold and strong.   It is nice to sit in the evenings with the...

Welcome to July.  Did you get to see some of the marvellous creative beanies at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival?  If not, check out the winners an...

Choosing colours for your project or the colours for a border can often be the hardest part – particularly with some yarns where there is a large va...

Thank you to all of you who sent lovely messages for Roxi.  She needed a second surgery, but is now looking and feeling much better.  She has all he...

Have you ever thought of entering your crocheted or knitted projects into one of the many competitions that are run throughout the country? You don...

I'll kick off May by wishing all the Mums and Mum like figures a “Happy Mothers Day” for the 8th of May. I hope your day is filled with many happy...

Those cool Autumn evenings and mornings have begun to set in here on the Sunshine Coast and are a very welcome change from the heat and humidity we ha...

What a wet end to Summer!  We, like much of the East Coast, have had flash flooding around with the intense rain.  At home I find myself with waterv...

The art of crochet has enjoyed a recent boost in popularity – and it’s not hard to see why. As any devotee will tell you, there’s nothing qui...

We’ve suddenly arrived at the last month of Summer – where did it go?  It has certainly been a very wet one here in Queensland, and such a differ...

The end of 2021 is here!  Or if you are reading this in January - we have finally reached the beginning of 2022! What a year 2021 was.   To fini...

You’ve just found a pattern you like, have gone through your stash and found the perfect left over yarn - but do you have enough? How do you know h...

The silly season is almost here - and with it hopefully the ability for many of you to be with your families to celebrate Christmas this year.  It al...

After you have put a lot of effort into handcrafting beautiful things, it is important to preserve that beauty as long as possible.  Improper storage...

The October long weekend is almost upon on us here in Queensland.  It's a great way to finish off the school holidays.  We were fortunate enough to ...

What a fabulous weekend we had at the Seaside Crochet Retreat!  We had 30 attendees for the weekend crocheting seashell baskets, seaside mosaic cushi...

Knitters and crocheters often have strong opinions on the subject. But what is it and why do some swear by it? I myself had never blocked any of my wo...

Did you catch the opening of the Olympics?  It was a magnificant show. And after alI of the uncertainty surrounding it, it was nice to see it happen....

You've probably heard a myriad of terms referring to the thickness of yarn - Double knit, worsted weight, fingering, fine, 4ply, 8 ply -  but what do...

It's official - we are half way through 2021!  It seems to have gone very quickly and with all the activities over the coming months, I have a feelin...

Today not only marks the start of winter, but it is also the day that Stage 2 of the Crochet Tournament begins.  There were some fabulous cowls made ...

It's that time of the year when we turn our attention to crocheting and knitting afghans/blankets.  Not only can we be productive, but as they grow t...

Wishing all the Mums and Mum like figures a “Happy Mothers Day” for the 9th of May. I hope your day is filled with many happy moments with you fam...

April is an exciting month for me – it is the birthday month - with six members of our family having birthdays. My brother turns 50, and of course t...