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Those cool Autumn evenings and mornings have begun to set in here on the Sunshine Coast and are a very…

What a wet end to Summer!  We, like much of the East Coast, have had flash flooding around with the…

The art of crochet has enjoyed a recent boost in popularity – and it’s not hard to see why. As…

We’ve suddenly arrived at the last month of Summer – where did it go?  It has certainly been a very…

You’ve just found a pattern you like, have gone through your stash and found the perfect left over yarn -…

After you have put a lot of effort into handcrafting beautiful things, it is important to preserve that beauty as…

Knitters and crocheters often have strong opinions on the subject. But what is it and why do some swear by…

You've probably heard a myriad of terms referring to the thickness of yarn - Double knit, worsted weight, fingering, fine,…

It's that time of the year when we turn our attention to crocheting and knitting afghans/blankets.  Not only can we…

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

When people say they crochet with cotton, many people associate this with using thread and making items such as doilies…

Last weekend we had the 2020 Sunshine Coast Crochet Retreat - a little more intimate that previous years due to…