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The Calm Stitch - Blog
May 20, 2017
To be whole we need balance. Just as there is there is day and night, we need both activity and rest. The last month has been such a whirlwind of amazingness for me – new designs, wonderful connections, market preparations and
May 6, 2017
I’d love for you to meet the Grounded Cowl! I’ve been dreaming about this design for a while now. At Finders Keepers last year so many people told me they’d love to make a chunky cowl. I knew I had a
April 7, 2017
Brrrr! The weather this week has been windy and cold! I’ve got my winter woolies out and am loving wrapping myself up in them – I always feel peaceful and happy when I’m rugged up in lots of wooly layers.
April 1, 2017
It took me a long time to find the perfect yarns for making my chunky Homelea Lass blankets. I was determined that for my blankets to wrap you in love, they had to be made with yarns that felt amazing
March 5, 2017
I love winter! There’s nothing better than snuggling up under a chunky blanket, especially when it was lovingly created with soft and chunky merino wool. Here in Australia the leaves are starting to turn yellow and drift to the ground –
December 18, 2016
I love making things at this time of year and I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite Christmassy projects. Let It Snow Crochet Pattern Since it’s highly unlikely that it’ll snow in Australia for Christmas (or
December 10, 2016
Do you love chunky crochet? I do. The textures and the squishyness sends me to my happy place. There’s nothing quite like sitting down with a cup of tea and doing a bit of chunky crochet. I’ve just released a
November 27, 2016
I don’t know about you, but things have been crazy over the last couple of weeks! There’s been Finders Keepers, the Pop Up Shop, heaps of organising and making and planning . . . . so much! And everyone I
November 4, 2016
I’d love  to introduce you to my very first collection for Homelea Lass. It’s called “Something New” and it signifies the passionate new life that has emerged from some of my toughest experiences. MY STORY: 4 years ago when I
September 9, 2016
What’s not to love about International Crochet Day? I love nothing more than sitting down and creating with my crochet hook and I love that it has it’s own special day on September 12. I’ve started a little bit
March 26, 2026, no comments.
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
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October 7, 2024, no comments.
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
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June 21, 2024, no comments.
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
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January 30, 2024, no comments.
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
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March 20, 2023, no comments.
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
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July 27, 2020, 2 comments.
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
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June 12, 2020, no comments.
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
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November 20, 2018, 3 comments.
learn how to crochet hearts skill level: suitable for beginners size:Â 15cm (5.9in) x 15cm (5.9in) what’s needed:Â 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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June 29, 2018, 5 comments.
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
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June 28, 2018, no comments.
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.
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January 26, 2018, 2 comments.
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
Read moreJune 28, 2017, 6 comments.
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
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