The Calm Stitch - Blog

January 7, 2019

New Year, New Skill

The New Year is upon us and I am thrilled to see so many Homelea Lass customers practising mindfulness with their new projects. If you have set yourself a goal to try something new this year, or perhaps to spend

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January 1, 2019

The Joy of Holiday Making

The Summer holidays are a joyous time of year for me. A time where I truly reconnect with myself, as I get to be creative without the normal pressure of daily life. This time of year is quiet, so I

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December 16, 2018

The Best Techniques for Crochet with Chunky Yarn

Yarn comes in a variety of colours, materials, and sizes. If you find yourself with chunky yarn, and you are not exactly sure what the best crochet techniques are for using it, this article will help you tremendously. It will

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December 10, 2018

Making the Perfect Pompom

There’s something about pompoms – they’re full of crafty happiness! They always make me smile. The simple process of wrapping, tying and trimming yarn into something soft and round is incredibly satisfying, and every pompom has its own personality. It

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November 25, 2018

Lots of Easy Christmas Projects

There is something wonderful about Christmas and it’s not far away now. I’ve put together some lovely (and easy) ideas of how to get into the Christmas spirit, and all the warm and happy feelings it brings.   Snowflake Crochet

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November 20, 2018

How to Crochet Hearts: free pattern & tutorial

learn how to crochet hearts skill level: suitable for beginners size: 15cm (5.9in) x 15cm (5.9in) what’s needed: 100g mini skein of Homelea Bliss yarn (makes 2), 15.75mm (Q) crochet hook, scissors or have fun experimenting with different sized yarns and crochet

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November 4, 2018

The Best Christmas Gift For A Crafty Person

  The Chunky Crochet Starter Kit is will delight every crafty person! They’ll love reconnecting with her inner creative through the soft merino wool, quality crochet hook, delightful designs and helpful instructions. There’s lots of patterns and helpful instructions included

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October 12, 2018

The Loveliest Teapot Cosy

  The Toasty Heart Teapot Cosy is lovely – it’ll warm your tea, and your heart, every time you use it. It’s the perfect gift for a tea-loving friend (especially at Christmas), or why not spoil yourself?   size The

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October 1, 2018

Spring Headband and Cowl – free chunky crochet pattern

  The online course with helpful video tutorials to make this gorgeous cowl is available here, and the chunky crochet kit is available here.   welcome Hello and welcome to the Spring Headband and Cowl crochet pattern! I’m so glad you’ve

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September 23, 2018

Have you met the Spring Cowl?

Spring is erupting all around me here in Melbourne at present. The days are becoming warmer and as I look outside my window, the trees are proudly wearing their new leaves and flowers are showing their beautiful faces. I’ve been

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March 26, 2026, no comments.

Stop doomscrolling & start crocheting

It feels like there are so many terrible things happening in the world at present. I keep finding myself being sucked into endless cycles of doomscrolling social media and the news, and it leaves me feeling overwhelmed, pessimistic, and downright

October 7, 2024, no comments.

Should I learn to crochet making toys or something else?

There are many different things that can be crocheted – toys, blankets, cardigans, scarfs, baskets and more – but what’s the best thing to make when learning to crochet? Crocheting is made up of lots and lots of stitches, and

June 21, 2024, no comments.

Everything Needed to Crochet Blankets the Easy Way

  You can easily crochet gorgeous blankets . . . Relaxing with chunky crochet is one of the best things in the world – the soft squishiness combined with the quick progress makes it my favourite way to escape from

January 30, 2024, no comments.

Introducing the Yarn Advent-ure Blanket crochet pattern

Escape from the craziness of life and into the happiness of crocheting by going on a yarn adventure. The new Yarn Advent-ure Blanket pattern let’s you choose your yarn size, your blanket size, your colours – it’s your unique yarn

March 20, 2023, no comments.

5 free scarf crochet patterns for learning to crochet

Hello, it’s Lynda here from Homelea Lass and I’m glad you’re diving into crocheting scarfs. They feel so good to make for yourself or your friends and family, and are a great way to build your skills and confidence before

July 27, 2020, 2 comments.

Learning How to Crochet

  Want to learn a new skill which is good for your mind, body and soul? Crocheting is such a beautiful way to relax and easily make scarfs and blankets. Traditionally, crocheting has been taught by sitting beside someone and

June 12, 2020, no comments.

How to Crochet a Chunky Beanie – free crochet pattern with video tutorials

Your head and heart will be snuggly and warm when you’re wearing one of these soft and squishy chunky beanies. The free crochet pattern is lovely and easy to make and even a bit addictive – you’ll be whipping up

November 20, 2018, 3 comments.

How to Crochet Hearts: free pattern & tutorial

learn how to crochet hearts skill level: suitable for beginners size: 15cm (5.9in) x 15cm (5.9in) what’s needed: 100g mini skein of Homelea Bliss yarn (makes 2), 15.75mm (Q) crochet hook, scissors or have fun experimenting with different sized yarns and crochet

June 29, 2018, 5 comments.

How much chunky yarn do I need for a throw?

A question I get asked a lot is “how much chunky yarn do I need for a throw?”. There are lots of different factors involved, so I’ve put together my expert knowledge and recommendations for you.   What influences how

June 28, 2018, no comments.

Help! My Grounded Cowl is the Wrong Size – 3 ways to adjust the size of your chunky crochet

One of my lovely customers reached out to me today because she’d made a Grounded Cowl and it wasn’t big enough. The 30 stitches in each row came out to be 90cm around, instead of the 100cm in the design.

January 26, 2018, 2 comments.

Creative Weekend Vibes

At present I’m absolutely loving immersing myself in creativity on during weekend. It’s making me feel happy and warm on the inside, especially when I’ve got a cup of tea and I’m pouring over my pattern books, delving in Ravelry

June 28, 2017, 6 comments.

What Can I Crochet With A Skein Of Homelea Bliss?

A question I get asked regularly is “what can I make with a skein of your chunky yarn”? Homelea Bliss is so soft and squishy that it’s just asking you to make something with it! The good news is that