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January 17, 2019, no comments.
For me, Australia Day is a day for simply celebrating the bountiful country that we live in, and all that it offers us in the way of produce, weather, and the wonderful landscape. One thing about Homelea Lass that I
Read more Categories: Chunky Blankets and Scarfs, Chunky Crochet, Chunky Yarn, Creative Happy Life, Homelea Lass Happenings
January 14, 2019, no comments.
If you read one book in 2019 make it Craft For The Soul by Pip Lincolne – you won’t be disappointed! When I think back, I have Pip Lincolne to thank for helping me to rediscover my creativity. At the
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January 7, 2019, 3 comments.
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, no comments.
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
Read more Categories: Christmas, Chunky Blankets and Scarfs, Chunky Yarn, Creative Happy Life, Homelea Lass Happenings
December 26, 2018, 3 comments.
The end of year is upon us, and with that comes the opportunity to sit and reflect on the year that was, and most importantly, the year that is yet to come. While I take a moment to appreciate all
Read more Categories: Christmas, Chunky Yarn, Homelea Lass Happenings
December 13, 2018, no comments.
It’s the most wonderful time of year for me at Homelea Lass. It’s been a very fruitful December with so many beautiful kits and pre-made lovables on their way to their new homes. I have loved watching my little business
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December 10, 2018, 3 comments.
There’s something about pompoms – they’re little balls of happiness that always bring a smile to my face. They’re so lovely to look at, but they can be so hard to make. I’ve spent countless hours struggling to make beautiful
Read more Categories: Christmas, Homelea Lass Happenings
November 29, 2018, no comments.
It’s all systems go here at Homelea Lass this week as I prepare for The Big Design Market (Dec 7-9) in Sydney! I always enjoy bringing my designs to Sydney, and I simply love showcasing Homelea Lass at markets like
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November 28, 2018, no comments.
There’s something wonderful about searching for handmade Christmas gifts – the looking, discovering and the big “ah-ha!” when you find the perfect one. The added bonus is that you know it’s been made by a real person who appreciates your
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November 25, 2018, no comments.
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, no 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 super-charge your making with the Online Class (with ebooks, crochet chart and detailed video tutorials) here
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November 4, 2018, no comments.
The Chunky Crochet Starter Kit is the perfect Christmas gift for a creative lady! She’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 included
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March 13, 2019, no comments.
One of my lovely customers reached out recently and this is what she said: “I love pom poms but I get annoyed when I can still pull fibres out once finished. Do you have a tip that prevents this?” I
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February 18, 2019, no comments.
The weather of late has been fairly extreme, but I must say the coolness here in Melbourne has been a wonderful surprise for me personally. These slightly cooler days have reminded me that Autumn is just a couple of weeks
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February 7, 2019, no comments.
I’ve always been of the notion that Valentine’s Day is a time for not only spoiling those that we love, but also a time to treat ourselves. Practicing mindfulness and self love are two things I’m focusing on for myself
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January 31, 2019, 2 comments.
Thanks to Marie Kondō and her hit show, “Tidying Up”, I am celebrating all the things that spark joy in my life. Some of my favourite things are not surprisingly crochet related, but there’s one little item that always makes
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November 2, 2018, 2 comments.
Something very new has launched on the crochet and knitting scene this week – it’s called “Making Things” and it makes making things so much easier! Not only is Making Things an online library of over 1,000 gorgeous knitting and
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October 12, 2018, no comments.
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, 2 comments.
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, 4 comments.
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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August 19, 2018, 2 comments.
One thing I’ve loved doing over the last couple of years is making baby blankets, scarfs and other goodies for people in need. It took me a while to find a charity to support, and once I found Helping Hands
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August 11, 2018, 112 comments.
Hello lovely, how has your week been? After a month of wonderful craziness, this week has been quieter and it’s been so nice. I’m feeling like myself again. This week I’ve immersed myself in Shelley Husband’s Granny Square Flair book.
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June 29, 2018, 3 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. The simple answer
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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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