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May 31, 2013
Do you remember the Flourish Cushion I made back at the end of 2012? It was lovely. Well I’ve made another Flourish Cushion that’s the same but different, if you know what I mean. I’m calling it “Flourish Cushion 2”
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May 26, 2013
You may not believe it, but after living just outside Chinchilla for a couple of years and visiting regularly for a couple of years before that, I’ve never made it to the Chinchilla Show. Until yesterday that was. As a
Read more Categories: Chunky Crochet, Creative Happy Life
February 14, 2013
The Homelea kitchen is a wonderful place to be on a sunny morning. The sun streams in through the window spreading it’s cheery goodness. You can see the green paddocks out through the window and the occasional cow or horse
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February 5, 2013
Do you love stationary? I must confess I get all excited when I see good stationary, I even go a little weak at the knees. I even get more excited when I can take it home with me. Before
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January 24, 2013
Ever since the massive downpour we had on the weekend, Homelea has exploded into a mass of gorgeous colours. Honestly, I feel like I’m living in a jigsaw puzzle photo! The grass is a gorgeous green, the sorgum crop over
Read more Categories: Creative Happy LifeDecember 9, 2012
Would you love to make this colourful, gorgeous and easy crochet blanket? Purl Soho has this fantastic pattern for a Giant, Giant Granny Square Blanket that looks fabulous. Go and check it out. With love, Lynda.
Read more Categories: Chunky Crochet, Creative Happy LifeDecember 4, 2012
Do you fear the Selfie? I’m not a fan of the Selfie. In fact, I don’t like photos of myself much at all, or seeing myself on video, or hearing my voice recorded. This is because I think I look
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September 5, 2012
I wasn’t feeling so fantastic so I sent myself to bed with my latest crochet project to keep me occupied and to make me rest. It’s a summer top that will be perfect over a singlet or a bikini and
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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
Read more Categories: Chunky Blankets and Scarfs, Chunky Crochet, How I Learnt To Crochet, Popular
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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