Crochet Extra – July 2023
One of our favourite items to make for this time of the year is an Afghan/Blanket. See our selection of patterns, yarns and kits, as well as what is coming up at Crochet Australia this month, and view our customer makes
One of our favourite items to make for this time of the year is an Afghan/Blanket. See our selection of patterns, yarns and kits, as well as what is coming up at Crochet Australia this month, and view our customer makes
Choosing the colours for your crafty projects can sometimes be the hardest part! Fear not – this guide can help you develop a fresh approach and get the look you are after.
Making your own afghan or blanket has so many benefits – apart from the tremendous enjoyment from the act of crocheting or knitting itself, and the satisfaction from completing it, you can cosy up under it while you are making it!
You’ve probably heard all the terms – worsted weight, double knit, DK, 8 ply – but what does it all mean? In this tip we take a look at what these terms mean when it comes to yarns and threads when you trying to choose the right yarn for your project.
Today not only marks the start of winter, but is also the start of Stage 2 of the Crochet Tournament. Winter means fabulous time to crochet afghans – read about this and more in our June 2021 newsletter
You are going to make a blanket but how big should it be and how much yarn do you need to buy?