Yarn craft ideas and
knitting patterns blog

What you'll find on this blog page...

* How and where to save money on your wool and yarn craft materials.

* The latest knitting patterns and yarn craft ideas - and where to find them.

* Hints, tips and really great ideas to make your knitting and crafting faster, easier and more enjoyable.

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eyelash brim hat pattern

eyelash brim hat pattern warm and snuggly for cold ears. Easy to knit and fun to wear using readily available yarn. Make yours with eyelash and wool or eyelash yarn and acrylic.

Moda vera flurry hat pattern

A Moda Vera flurry hat pattern. Cuddly and fun, fast and easy with 2 knitting needles only. Use flurry, flutter, fringe, eyelash or other funky fur yarns.

flurry beret pattern

Flurry beret pattern for Moda Vera flurry, Lincraft flutter and other funky fur yarns.

Funky fashion hat pattern

Fun funky fashion hat for circular knitters. Quick and easy and fun to make and a wonderful way to use your odd balls of novelty yarns.

knitted hat patterns for knitting in the round.

knitted hat patterns for easy knitting in the round using circular needles and double pointed needles.

Australian knitting yarn price war - great for us...

Australian knitters have you noticed there's a price war going on? And it's definately to our advantage....If you're a bargain yarn knitter you'll have bought some of K-marts 30% off yarns over the past week or so - we stocked up a little and tried some of their "Palette Series" yarns.

Now we see Crazy Clark's have jumped onto the bargain bandwagon and dropped the price of their Pearl of the Orient "Blink" yarn down to 66c per 50g ball beating similar K-mart's Palette Series 017/219 on sale for 69c.

Here's the type of yarn we're discussing.

We need to point out Crazy Clark's "Blink" is not as soft as Moda Vera "flurry" (the edging material feels a little stiffer) and I probably wouldn't choose to wear it next to my bare skin in a scarf, however it's perfect for hats or bags.

We've used this type of yarn for several of our hat pattern designs.
This one is knitted in the round using 2 balls

You'll find the pattern and more information here in a new window.
Or
1 ball each of this type of yarn and 8ply acrylic or wool and a pair of straight needles makes this hat pattern.

pattern details here.

Although both of the above hats illustrated were created with Moda Vera Flurry they could easily be knitted with the discounted yarns we're discussing, and whatever name you use for this type of yarn
- eyelash, funky fur, flurry, blink or feathers -
we're sure you'll find it versatile and easy to knit with...so grab a couple of balls while it's at this price.....

Circular knitting or knitting in the round, its easy...

We love circular knitting and with our great knitting in the round patterns and a little knitting help you will too...

Essendon scarf pattern for Melbourne AFL football

Knit an Essendon scarf pattern, support Melbourne AFL football.

Knitted felted purses

Knitted felted purses. If you haven't tried this yarn craft yet you're in for an interesting experience.

Beanie hat knitting pattern

Beanie hat knitting pattern in bamboo yarn or cotton for immediate pdf download.

kitchener stitch and how to use it

Kitchener stitch. How to use kitchener stitches for a neat finish.

Knitted purse and bags designs and patterns

A knitted purse for every occasion. Knitted purse and bag making how-to and patterns.

Cascade 220 yarn substitutes in Australia

Cascade 220 yarn substitutes for Australian knitters and felters.

Knitted scarf patterns to download

Knitted scarf patterns. Warm and woolly or cool and casual.

Knitting

Knitting - summer or winter. Knit unique items quickly and easily

Moda vera zig zag hat pattern

A Moda Vera zig zag hat pattern. Golden and gorgeous and easy to knit for even a beginning knitter.

Faux fur hat pattern to download.

Faux fur hat pattern to download. From our ladies knitted hat patterns range.

Knitted gloves pattern child size

Knitted gloves pattern child size. 2 needles gloves, striped or plain. Immediate download in pdf format.

Knitting: Knitted evening purse pattern.

Knitted evening purse pattern, fast and easy using knitting in the round for a seamless finish.

Knitting pattern hat or beanie

Knitting pattern hat or beanie in pretty bulky yarn. Quick and easy knitting pattern for beginner onwards.