Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 3 i Homespun Crochet

Work from the outside - Brushed mohair has an inherent ‘stickiness’, where it likes to stick to itself. This can make using a centre-pull ball very tricky. Instead try working your balls of mohair yarn from the outside. Freeze it - Mohair is notoriously troublesome when ripping back. When held double with another yarn, I’ve found ripping back to be a little easier. If all else fails, you can try the trick of popping it in a sealed bag and leaving it in the freezer for a couple of hours. I can’t say if this works as I am yet to try it, but at least it allows both you and the mohair a little cooling off time. Swatch! Swatch! Swatch! - Double stranding is a great way to ‘build…

Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/hannah-smith YARN Main Colour: Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist (80% superwash merino wool, 20% polyamide, 100g, 427m/467y, 4 ply/fingering); Navy 205 (215, 225, 235, 245, 255, 280, 290, 300, 310, 325, 335, 345, 355, 365, 380) grams. 880 (920, 960, 1000, 1050, 1090, 1200, 1240, 1280, 1320, 1390, 1430, 1470, 1520, 1560, 1620) meters. Contrast Colour: Three Mum’s Yarn Super Sock (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 100g, 425m/465y, 4 ply/fingering); Cherry Blossom Pink Tonal. This yarn is also available in mini skeins. 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40) grams. 100 (100, 110, 110, 120, 120, 130, 140, 140, 150, 150, 150, 160, 160, 170, 170) metres. MATERIALS 3.5mm hook, or size to obtain gauge Darning needle Seven 13mm buttons…

Let’s be honest, there were not many high points to 2021. We were all mentally and physically exhausted from the seemingly endless lockdowns and restrictions. It was very easy to become isolated and disconnected from family, friends and the wider community. All our usual routines and human interactions vanished. The only place you could go was the supermarket, and to be honest, that’s not an enjoyable outing without restrictions. Something I missed very much was my regular visits to Unwind Craft Cafe. On the surface, it’s a craft store, with beautiful squishy yarn and pattern books to browse, fall in love with and buy. However, what makes Unwind so very special is the warmth, kindness and belonging you experience when you walk through the doors. It’s an oasis in which…

Instagram: @revedesignco | Facebook: @ revedesignco | Pinterest: ReVeDesignCo Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fiscrochetfriendsaaroundtheworld Being in the garden in winter usually requires some form of hand covering, to prevent frostbite, so fingerless gloves (or mitts) have become a popular way of making this happen. The Trellis Mitts include a half-thumb as well as options for longer cuff and longer finger sections. The unusually formed “cross stitch”, alternated with back loop stitches, give the impression of a lattice-work fence. The immensely talented Sally Ridgway from Tasmania has dyed three new colourways to make your Lattice Mitts with: Aubergine, Apple Blossom and Sage. YARN Sally Ridgway Yarns (pure merino, 100g, 225m/246y, Australian 8 ply), Aubergine, Apple Blossom or Sage, 55-65g EQUIPMENT 5mm crochet hook darning needle SIZES Sized to fit an average female hand…

Instagram: @knit.picking | Facebook: @knitpicking | Website: www.knitpicking.com.au YARN Calor Irish Tweed (70% merino, 30% mohair, 50g, 110m, Australian 8 ply equiv.) in 4 colours as follows: M: Black Birch 8, 4 balls C1: Killala 31, 2 balls C2: Golden Ash 25, 1 ball C3: Tudor 2619, 1 ball EQUIPMENT 4.5mm crochet hook yarn needle 50 x 50cm dark coloured cushion or a cushion insert covered in a dark fabric. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width (approx) = 50cm Length (approx) 50cm finished TENSION/GAUGE 15 tr = 10cm wide Motifs = 16 x 16cm (approx.) CUSHION BACK Using M, ch 72. Row 1: Tr in 4th ch from hook, tr in each ch to end, turn. (69 tr) Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr), tr to end, turn. Rep Row 2 until…

Instagram: @castlehandmade | Facebook: @castlehandmade YARN Yarn 1: Morris & Sons Estate (100% Australian wool, 50g, 100m/109y, Australian 8 ply), 8062 Terracotta, 100g Yarn 2: Lana Gatto Silk Mohair (75% superkid mohair/25% silk, 25g, 212m/232y, Australian 2 ply), 14198 Fox, 25g EQUIPMENT 5mm crochet hook yarn needle scissors FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 25cm length, 23cm around TENSION/GAUGE 15 dc x 18 rows = 10cm NOTES The mittens are worked flat in rows to create a rectangle. The edges of the rows are then hand stitched together. Work with two strands of yarn (mohair and wool) held together as one throughout. When working the cabled section of the pieces, all front post stitches are made around stitches from 2 rows below. The front post stitches will hide the stitches being skipped in the…

I am thrilled to welcome you to Issue 3 of Homespun Crochet. We have a bumper issue filled with all things fibre, using lush yarns from indie dyers around the country and showcasing incredibly talented designers. Some are submitting for the first time and with incredible mentorship from our team, we welcome them and their designs. If you would like to submit a pattern or article, please contact us. We would love to chat! Whilst we do not have a theme, we used our gardens as inspiration and I think it is wonderful to see how this was interpreted and what was presented. Seeing other people’s gardens through yarn is wonderful. If you were to sit in your garden, what do you think you would design? I hope you all…

Instagram: @thislushcorner | Facebook: @thislushcorner Website: www.thislushcorner.com YARN Daruma sasawashi flat 100% bamboo paper yarn (25g/78m, equiv. to an Australian 4 ply) Child: 3 skeins, colour 101 Natural Tween and small adult: 4 skeins, colour 104 Brown Large adult: 5 skeins, colour 104 Brown MATERIALS 3.75mm crochet hook Darning needle Scissors 9 stitch markers or scrap thread Jersey knit and cotton fabrics for the band or ribbon 4cm or wider can be used. 10 x 95 (100, 105, 105) cm. If using a woven fabric, sewing is required SIZES To fit head circumference up to: Child: 49cm Tween: 53cm Small Adult: 57cm Large Adult: 60cm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Child: Crown: 49cm, Brim: 7.5cm Tween: Crown: 53cm, Brim: 10.4cm Small Adult: Crown: 57cm, Brim: 11.3cm Large Adult: Crown: 60cm, Brim: 11.3cm TENSION…

Instagram: @morrisandsons | Facebook: @morrisandsonsaustralia YARN Morris & Sons Empire (100% Australian Merino wool, 125m, 50g, Australian 8 ply). EQUIPMENT 4.5mm crochet hook Wool needle for weaving in ends FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 105cm x 105cm TENSION/GAUGE Rounds 1-6 of the blanket should measure 14cm after blocking. NOTES Yarn Kits Available from Morris & Sons: www.morrisandsons.com.au PATTERN Using C1, ch 10, sl st in first ch to make starting loop. Round 1: *4 dtr in starting loop, 7 ch* 3 times, 3 dtr, cut C1. Using C2, sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round. Round 2: Ch 1, dc in same ch as sl st on Round 1, *dc in each of next 7 ch and 4 dtr* 3 times, dc in next 7 ch, dc in next 3 dtr,…

Instagram: @Abbeymade | Facebook: @Abbeymade YouTube: Abbey Made | Ribblr: Abbeymade | Ravelry: Abbeymade YARN Fiddlesticks Superb Tweed (100% acrylic, 100g, 200m/218y, Australian 10 ply), 75113 silver, 4 balls. Fiddlesticks Superb 8 (100% acrylic, 100g, 250m/273y, Australian 8 ply), 70015 peacock green, 4 balls. Note that the sample has used two different weight yarns (very similar) without adversely affecting the drape of the blanket. More of the silver 10 ply yarn was used than the green because it’s slightly thicker. If using the same weight yarn, the same amount of each yarn will be used for the squares. EQUIPMENT 6mm single ended Tunisian crochet hook at least 20cm long for the squares. A “pointy” tipped hook will be best. I recommend @catch_hooks on Instagram. 5.5mm standard crochet hook for the…

Website: www.jmadecreations.com.au | Contact: info@jmadecreations.com.au YARN Fiddlesticks Superb 8 (8 ply 100% Anti Pilling Acrylic 100g, 250m/273y) in the following colours and amounts: Colour 1: 70001 White, 600g Colour 2: 70038 Lolly Pink, 100g Colour 3: 70004 Fuchsia, 100g Colour 4: 70043 Strawberry, 100g Colour 5: 70069 Chartreuse, 100g Colour 6: 70011 Bright Green, 50g Colour 7: 70036 Duck Egg Blue, 100g Colour 8: 70039 Aqua, 100g Colour 9: Amalfi Blue, 100g EQUIPMENT 4mm crochet hook 4.5mm crochet hook 5.5mm crochet hook pins wool needle FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 112cm x 112cm NOTES Backstitch is used to sew on flowers, stems, leaves and butterflies by catching your blanket and not showing your stitches on the back of your work. Leave a long tail on stems, leaves, flowers and butterflies to backstitch to…

Instagram: @mayakuzman | Facebook: @TheLittleTreasuresBlog | Pinterest: littletreasures Etsy: mayakuzman | Blog: thelittletreasures.blogspot.mk YARN Phildar Coton 3 (100% cotton, 121m, 50g, Australian 5 ply equiv.) in the following colours. Colour 1: Opaline #2151, 10g Colour 2: Noir #1200, 5g Colour 3: Jade #1380, 10g EQUIPMENT 3mm crochet hook tapestry needle for weaving ends 45cm long chain 15 jump rings jewellery trinkets for decorative purposes, eg: six metal beads six small metal coins one big metal coin three black fringes FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Crochet bib: 16cm in upper part at the widest point x 12cm centre down. NOTES The chains at the end and beginning of rows count as stitches. SPECIAL STITCHES 4-tr cluster: *Yo twice, insert hook in stitch, yo, pull through, yo pull through 2 twice* 4 times, yo and…

Quilted Workshop for Beginners Bookazine With the beginner in mind, each quilt block in this book is a different technique and the entire quilt-making process is covered, from choosing fabrics to binding your quilt. Vintage Quilts Check out the full range of the most stunning quilts in this superb Quilters Companion publication. This perfect read is full of your favourite designs and quilt patterns, bringing a new meaning to the word “vintage”. ALSO MAKE GREAT Gift ideas Quilted Gifts From cushions to patchwork bags, Santa wall hangers and quilt designs for children, there’s a design available in this book for you to create and give out as gifts for your loved ones on their most special days. Creative Stash & Scrap Quilts Feeling guilty about how much money you have…

Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/hannah-smith YARN Scheepjes Cahlista (100% double gassed cotton, 50g, 85m, aran weight). One ball of each of: 400 Petrol Blue 281 Tangerine 205 Kiwi 404 English Tea 115 Hot Red 503 Hazelnut EQUIPMENT 4mm crochet hook One pair of handbag handles approx. 16 x 11.5cm 50cm of heavyweight non-woven stabiliser Two fat quarters of polyester cotton fabric: one for the interlining and one for the lining Matching sewing thread Optional 12cm dress zip FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 15 x 30 x 7.5cm TENSION/GAUGE 15 dc and 16 rows to 10cm SPECIAL STITCHES Treble Cluster (trcl): *Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through 2 loops* 3 times. Yo and pull through all loops on the hook. PATTERN SEMICIRCULAR SIDE – MAKE 2 Row 1:…

Facebook: @crochetaustralia | YouTube: Crochet Australia Website: www.crochetaustralia.com.au YARN Scheepjes Catona cotton (100% mercerised cotton, 125m/136y 50g, Australian 5 ply equivalent) in: White - 125 metres Red - 65 metres Black - small amount for the mouth Any size cotton can be used with a hook slightly smaller than you would normally use. EQUIPMENT 3mm crochet hook Darning needle Stuffing Piece of plastic or cardboard approx. 7cm x 7cm Stitch markers 6mm safety eyes or sew on the eyes FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18cm tall TENSION/GAUGE Gauge is not important. Your stitches should be tight, so the stuffing does not show through. If your stitches are too loose, go down a hook size. NOTES The rounds in this pattern are worked in a spiral and are not joined unless stated. Use a…

Instagram: @unwindcraftcafe | Facebook: @UnwindCraftCafe | Website: www.unwindcraftcafe.com.au Unwind Craft Cafe is located in Keilor East in Melbourne, Australia. This shop is full of inspiration, colour and retro character, with walls full of yarn in every ply and shade from all corners of the globe and the greatest range of tools and notions. However, it’s not just what is on the shelves that keeps customers coming back. Victoria went through some of the harshest and longest lockdowns in Australia. Selling yarn face to face was illegal during the pandemic restrictions, which left people cut off and starved for the simple social interaction we used to take for granted. Throughout the pandemic, Unwind found ways to connect with their community via online and social distancing activities. This engagement resulted in stronger…

Instagram: @revedesignco | Facebook: @ revedesignco | Pinterest: ReVeDesignCo Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fiscrochetfriendsaaroundtheworld YARN Sally Ridgway Yarns 4 ply Supreme Sock Yarn (85% Australian wool/15% nylon), 4 skein fade colourway Garden Bouquet. Colour 1: Hydrangea, 95g Colour 2: Pansy, 100g Colour 3: Rose Petal Pink, 100g Colour 4: Hellebore, 100g EQUIPMENT 5mm crochet hook darning needle stitch markers or contrasting scraps to mark foundation row for ease of counting. SIZES One size, as written. Adjustable in width and length – may require more yarn. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 198cm x 61cm NOTES Width and length are adjustable. Each row includes a start and finish selfedge to eliminate the need for working down the sides of the wrap at the end. This will mean that self-striping yarn can be used or manual stripes without…

Source: Craft Yarn Council | Website: craftyarncouncil.com/standards | Email: craftyarncouncil.com/standards LACE YARN (weight 0) Knitting needles: 1.5 to 2.25mm, or sizes 000 to 1 Crochet hook: Steel hooks that are 1.6 to 1.4mm or a regular hook that is 2.25 mm. (Steel hooks are sized differently from regular hooks – the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.) Suggested gauge: 33 to 40 knit sts; 32 to 42 double crochet sts Types of lace yarn: fingering, 10-count crochet thread SUPER FINE YARN (weight 1) Knitting needles: 2.25 to 3.25mm, or sizes 1 to 3 Crochet hooks: 2.25 to 3.5mm, or sizes B-1 to E-4 Suggested gauge: 27 to 32 knit sts; 21 to 32 crochet sts Types of super fine yarn: sock, fingering,…