about Homelea Lass
Homelea Lass is about helping you to easily crochet beautiful things, and to feel good while you’re crocheting.
In your Homelea Lass crochet kit you’ll find everything you need. There’s quality yarns and tools, and a helpful crochet pattern and online course – it’s like I’m sitting beside you, showing you what to do. You’re able to be inspired and continue improving your crochet skills with a Crochet Lounge membership.
Each Homelea Lass pattern and kit is designed by me, Lynda, in my colourful and woolly studio, located in south west QLD, Australia. During the summer months you’ll find me (and Homelea Lass) in Melbourne as we escape the heat that plays havoc with my chronic fatigue.
All of the Homelea Lass merino wool yarns are a joy to crochet with, and they’re fully grown and processed in Australia without overseas processing. They’re natural and biodegradable, without any nasties like superwash, polyester or nylon.
Each Homelea Lass order is packed with recycled materials, compostable labels and compostable tape. We reduce unnecessary packaging, and each parcel is a joy to open.
As a farmer and maker I want Homelea Lass to support Australian farmers and small businesses. I’m conscious of using high quality, sustainable and ethical materials and tools because I believe that the energy of everything and everyone in the making process lives on in the finished product.
Homelea Lass is a registered business, ABN 33 836 038 282.
about Lynda
Hi! I’m Lynda (she/her) and I’m the lady behind Homelea Lass.
I’m here to help you improve your crochet skills and to help you find peace and happiness in your creative time.
In 2012 I was knocked down by debilitating chronic fatigue that put an end to my blossoming career as a Civil Engineer and Project Manager.
Early on in my illness, I discovered that I could crochet without draining my energy, so I spent my days crocheting, researching yarns and designing – this is how Homelea Lass was born.
My experience with chronic illness has guided me to combine my passion for exceptional design and crochet. I’ve developed a way of crocheting that’s enjoyable, easy to understand, and maximises it’s relaxing and wellbeing properties.
As my healing journey has progressed, Homelea Lass has grown, and I feel blessed that I can share my love of Australian merino wool, chunky crochet and creativity with you.
acknowledgement of country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I work and live.
We pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
inclusion and diversity
Homelea Lass is committed to inclusion and diversity.
We want everyone to be able to easily crochet beautiful things, and provide crochet patterns and tutorials in various formats.
We are conscious of offering a variety of price points and free content and are committed to providing imagery and sizing that represents the diversity of the world we live in.
We do not tolerate words or actions in any of the Homelea Lass spaces that make you feel unwelcome, unsafe or hurt.
We are consciously striving to do better, so if there is a way to make Homelea Lass more inclusive, I would love to hear from you. Please contact me here or at [email protected].
with thanks to
Thanks to Quilpie Shire for a 2023 Business Support Program grant. This enabled the upgrading of the Homelea Lass website to provide a better crafting and shopping experience.