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Welcome to my Blog
May 24, 2022
Winter is just around the corner here in Australia, and now is the perfect time to get your crocheted blankets and scarfs ready for lots of snuggling! In the video below I”ll help you do this by going through 5
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May 23, 2022
get the crochet pattern and online course or the crochet kit already have the pattern or kit: access the right handed pattern or the left handed pattern I’m excited to share my latest design with you! Made with soft organic
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April 11, 2022
Isn’t funny how life gets busy and our making plans get left behind? Join my “I’m going to make it” crochet-a-long and finally get around to making the Homelea Lass kit or pattern that’s in the cupboard! Starting on Saturday
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March 30, 2022
The Handmade Canberra online market on 2nd April 2022 was a fantastic day! I (virtually) opened the studio doors from 9am to 9pm and I did an Instagram live video so you could get first access to the new kits.
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January 7, 2022
Do you admire all the lovely crochet patterns on Instagram and Pinterest and wish you were able to make them? Join one of my February crochet-a-longs to improve your crocheting and learn lifelong skills that you’ll use again and again.
Read more Categories: Chunky CrochetDecember 30, 2021
If you have never tried to learn to crochet, there are many reasons to do it as soon as possible. Some people have trouble with knitting and want to learn crochet to help them get comfortable with the hook, while
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December 1, 2021
Thank you so much for being here. For supporting my small business and making my kits and crochet patterns. It’s an absolute joy to help you easily make beautiful things. To thank you for your support, over the next 12
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November 6, 2021
I know so many of you have been waiting for this, and I’m so excited that I can now share it with you! My Christmas Wreath crochet pattern and online course is exclusively available through the Holiday Craft Summit 2021 which
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September 26, 2021
Sunday Crafternoon is the highlight of my week, it’s always fun to chat and laugh with other crafty people! UPDATE: I’m not currently accepting any new signup’s for Sunday Crafternoon. With love, Lynda.
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September 26, 2021
The basic elements of crochet patterns are the stitches, and if you concentrate of making one stitch at a time you can crochet anything. A common problem that crocheters have is knowing whether to use the UK or US crochet
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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.
The online course with pdf crochet patterns is available here. 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
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November 20, 2018, 3 comments.
Do you want to know how to make these gorgeous crochet hearts? Have a look below for the free crochet pattern and video tutorial, or get free access to the upgraded online course (left and right handed) here. skill
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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
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June 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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May 20, 2017, no comments.
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
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March 22, 2017, no comments.
Do you feel a deep desire to spend your days doing what you love? Are you trying so hard to bring your creative dreams to life but you just can’t get there? You want to do it, but it’s just
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March 5, 2017, no comments.
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 –
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November 27, 2016, 3 comments.
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
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