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Melbourne’s Best Kept Craft Supply Secrets
From whimsical yarn havens to treasure troves of buttons and trims, and even a bookshop dedicated solely to crafting, Melbourne has some hidden retail gems that cater to a diverse range of crafty pursuits. Big box stores and online shopping for craft supplies is fine, but nothing replaces the thrill of unearthing a unique piece of fabric from a remnant…
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Stylish Crochet Market Bag: Raffia-Inspired Tote Pattern with Bernat Suede-ish Yarn
Crochet Raffia bags are all the rage at the moment. Some of the hottest designers including Prada, Miu Miu and YSL are sending handmade crochet tote bags down the runway with price tags in the thousands of dollars. Of course with this easy to follow crochet market bag pattern and a brand new ribbon yarn that looks just like raffia…
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Bring Back the Nostalgic Charm of the ’50s with this Retro-Style Round Pillow Knitting Pattern!
This retro-style round throw pillow with cute pom poms and fluffy fringe trim is sure to add some vintage charm to any room. The knitting pattern is super simple, so even if you’re a beginner knitter, you’ll be able to make this cozy pillow in no time! This knitted cushion cover is made with a new luxurious chenille yarn from…
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20 Last Minute Handmade Gifts that you can whip up before Christmas
Time to get crafting! Here are 20 easy last minute DIY gifts that you can whip up before Christmas. With Christmas is just a few days away, there’s no need to battle the shopping center crowds to tackle your Christmas gift giving list. There is still time to make a few thoughtful and budget friendly gifts for family and friends…
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Tapestry Crochet Checkered Bath Mat Pattern
Brighten up your bathroom with this colourful checkered crochet bath mat. The pattern works up quickly with bulky cotton yarns and an easy to follow tapestry crochet pattern. I’ve jumped onboard the checkerboard pattern trend, and designed a fun crochet bath mat pattern with a new bulky cotton yarn from American Yarns. When I saw the colour range of Premier…
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Crochet a Fur Collar for your Denim Jacket
Update a plain denim jacket with a crochet fur collar that can be easily made in less than an hour. Custom made to suit any jacket with no special crochet skills required – Let the cozy yarn do all the hard work! When I was a teen in the 90s, I always wanted a cool denim jacket with a furry…
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16 Easy to Crochet Granny Square Cardigan Patterns
A great collection of Granny Square Cardigan Patterns available for instant download so you can get crocheting straight away It’s true that in fashion, everything comes back into style eventually, so you may have noticed that crochet garments and accessories are having a bit of a moment right now. Crochet clothing was super trendy in the 70s, crochet tops, tunics,…
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Quickly Knit a Mitered Square Blanket with this Colorful Chunky Yarn
Use a chunky self-striping yarn to make this colorful Mitered Square Blanket. It’s super quick to knit up, and the pattern can be adapted to make any size blanket you wish. Nothing beats using chunky yarn when it comes to knitting up a project super quickly. When I laid my hands on the latest offering from American Yarns – Premier…
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Book Review: Keiko Okamoto’s Japanese Knitting Stitches, A Stitch Dictionary
They say “You should never judge a book by its cover” – Never a truer word has been said when it comes to my latest craft book review – Keiko Okamoto’s Japanese Knitting Stitches. This book is a Japanese knitting stitch dictionary, with 150 patterns and 7 sample projects. Most which are incredibly more appealing than the unfortunate selection of…
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9 Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns for Beginners
Try these Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns especially for beginners. All of these crochet patterns are super easy as they are a simple variation on a rectangle or a square. Are you a crocheter that wants to try something a little bit different? Well my friend, I have the perfect new craft for you – Tunisian Crochet. Tunisian Crochet has some…
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Fun & Fruity Leg Warmers – An Easy Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern
Knit a pair of fun and fruity leg warmers with this easy leg warmer knitting pattern, using a fabulous new self striping yarn that does all the hard work. What’s better than a pair of knitted leg warmers? Fun fruit striped leg warmers of course! I’m a sucker for anything fruit themed, so when American Yarns sent me a few…
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DIY Mushroom Patch – Cute Cottagecore Craft Idea
Make your own Mushroom Patches inspired by the latest Cottagecore trend. This cute sew-on mushroom patch craft idea is easy to make, and fun way to customize clothing and accessories. My teen has really embraced the Cottagecore aesthetic. It’s the latest trend among the younger set. It’s all about cute forest scenes, folksy clothing and lots of wild flowers and…
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