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The Calm Stitch - Blog
May 6, 2023
Getting to know a new small business is a bit like making a new friend. What’s important to them? Do they value the same things as I do? Can I trust them to send me what I order? Grab a
April 4, 2023
October 2025: this blog post has been incredibly popular so I’ve updated it with more good yarn-y things to do in Melbourne. Melbourne is full of creativity (and excellent coffee) and it’s my favourite Australian city! I love jumping on
March 20, 2023
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
March 16, 2023
Increasing stitches when crocheting is easy – simply do multiple stitches into the one stitch below. You can do this with any crochet stitch, and do any number of them. In the videos below I show you how to
February 22, 2023
This week I updated the chunky heart crochet pattern and online course and noticed that over 1,000 people have access to it – 1,155 people to be exact! Wow! To celebrate this milestone I gave away a $250 Homelea Lass
February 14, 2023
If you’re wondering “What’s a skein? I thought yarn came in balls?” or “How do I crochet from this twisted thing (skein)?” you’re in good company because this is something that all crocheters have asked at some point. In the
September 16, 2022
Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Teang from Fresk Skincare about self care, calm crochet and how I weave sustainability into each part of Homelea Lass. I crochet to create beautiful things for myself and my home, but
June 1, 2022
Not sure how much yarn you’ll need to make a blanket? I’ve put together this handy calculator so you can easily calculate how much yarn you’ll need. Here’s how to work out how much yarn you’ll need: Make a
May 25, 2022
Relaxing with some chunky crochet is one of the best things in the world. The soft squishiness combined with quick progress makes it my favourite way to escape from the craziness of the world. Everyone can crochet a chunky blanket
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
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: 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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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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