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The store at the moment looks like chaos!  We have boxes everywhere as stock has come in to fill all the tournament packs.  We also have boxes of st...

Normal increases and decreases can lead to 'holes' appearing in the crocheted fabric as they stretch the underlying stitches.  While this looks okay ...

And so we begin the last month of summer!  It brings a mixture of emotions for me - I'll miss the warm days to spend outside in the garden and at the...

When people say they crochet with cotton, many people associate this with using thread and making items such as doilies and table cloths.  While thes...

Thank you to all of you who gave us feedback on our website.  It has identified some issues with the search function.  We've implemented some quick ...

Last weekend we had the 2020 Sunshine Coast Crochet Retreat - a little more intimate that previous years due to the uncertainty around border openings...

October has been a month of challenges!  I knew implementing a new website would not be easy, however there have been more challenges with it than an...

Teaching Children yarn crafts is different to teaching adults.  They have shorter attention spans, they need to be kept interested and they learn at ...

The School holidays are almost over here in Queensland. I managed to sneak a few days away with my son and Sarah spent a few days off with her daughte...

I often get the question as to why the beginning row in a project looks and feels tight.  The chain stitch is naturally narrower than other stitches,...

Using T-shirt yarn for knitting or crochet can lead to some amazing projects.  Projects work up quickly because the yarn is so big, but T-shirt yarn ...

This month our store got a make over - it is now purple resembling our brand colours - so it stands out quite a bit from the road....And with these wa...

We are in the final stages of the 2020 Crochet Tournament, with the grand final kicking off earlier this week. It has been a wonderful journey to see ...

I have been asked quite a bit lately what all the care symbols on the yarn labels mean—particularly as to whether something should be washed by hand...

We are half way through what is turning out to be a very difficult year  - fires in the new year, covid 19 virus and black lives matter riots and pro...

How many times have you completed your garment/object and you just need to add the buttons, and you’ve stalled, or it then doesn’t look right?  T...

Winter has arrived – some say that’s a great thing because they love the cooler days  - I myself don’t particularly like the cold weather. But ...

When I first put up socks as our workshop for June, the most frequent question I got was - what yarn do I use?  Following are just some of the things...

Adding the finishing touches to a project – such as a blanket, dishcloth, or neckline – often involves adding a border around the edge. Your item ...

I’m getting in early… happy Mother’s Day for next weekend to all you Mums! As we begin to see some of the restrictions easing, I hope you all ge...

The world has changed in such a very short time. All of us here at Crochet Australia hope that you and your family are keeping well and safe. Staying ...

I received an email from my son’s school the other day – and do you know we are already halfway through term one? It certainly doesn’t feel like...

This summer has certainly been hot this year – and this has not been helped with the extensive fires that have burned the country. We are still seei...

Many hoop earrings, mandalas and even large dream catchers have crochet work which is attached to a ring. This can be a bit daunting as a project if y...

Have you crocheted a garment, following the pattern precisely for your size only to find it doesn’t fit – it’s too tight or loose around the bus...

It is a very exciting time to be a crocheter, particularly here in Australia. Crochet has featured extensively in this year’s runway – read more a...

Using beads in your crocheting can really add a sparkle and a different look to your projects—whether they are added throughout to add interest, or ...

Things have been busy this month as we continue to research new yarns and products – we have settled on a few new ones which should be arriving towa...

The first week of the school holidays has passed— where myself and my son went camping.—yes I took plenty of crochet projects with me, but I did s...

Make store-bought items unique by adding edges – blankets, towels, hankies, skirts, shirts and more. Or crochet tops to towels to stop them dropping...