March 1, 2026
I know it’s only October, but if the last few months are any indication, Christmas will be here in no time at all – hence our theme this month – Heading into the Holidays. Because let’s face it, gifts made with love take time, so it’s best not to leave it too long to start! Not to mention we also need begin to craft for holiday decorating!
We have almost reached our magic number to make the NSW Crochet Retreat feasible—so I have mad a call to make it a definite for May 2024. Bookings will now be finalised. If you signed up and paid a deposit you should have received an email with further details and your payment schedule for the next instalment. If you were holding off to see if it was going ahead – now’s the time to book! We have just 20 spots left, so don’t delay.
This month we also feature our customer corner, where we feature what you have made with yarn and/or patterns you’ve purchased from us. There are some amazingly talented people out there – we don’t get to see them all, but we love what we do get to see. I hope you get inspiration from seeing these.
Our Annual Christmas Crochet Surprise will also be coming later this month – so keep an eye out!
As noted previously we have increased our prices of Scheepjes products. Unfortunately, our costs of purchasing and operating continue to increase, forcing us to review the price of our entire range of stock. We are phasing these in —increases will be made to the Fiddlesticks and Clover range from 1 November, with the remaining range of products having an increase on 1 December.
This month I will be taking two weeks off and leaving the store in the capable hands of Sheelagh and Sharon and my Mother who’s coming up to help out! At the moment, the hardest thing is determining which crochet projects to take with me – although my friend whom I’m going with assures me I will have no time to crochet! I am determined to prove her wrong. I can’t go on holidays without my crochet, as any true crocheter will know.
As I will be away for the beginning of October, our classes for this month will be BYOP. We won’t be hosting any online workshops this month. Come along and bring you own wips (works in progress), have a cuppa and snack, and chat with fellow crochet friends. Shaz and my Mum will be onboard to help you if you need assistance until I return. Tuesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30 or Wednesday evenings 5.30 – 7.30.
November we will be looking at mending the holes that appear in your crochet!
Our classes for 2024 have been decided, but we are still finalising the details to create the bookings, but take a peak at our Calendar to see what will be on offer.
Until next time
Lynda
It won’t be long now and Christmas will be here!
October for me is the beginning of the countdown for the number of days I have left to make all my gifts! I don’t want to start too early to miss out on all the fabulous new patterns and ideas that begin to emerge, but I don’t want to run out of time to make them. So October has become my magic date to begin. Because let’s face it, gifts made with love take time, so we need to allow that time rather than rush it all.
If you haven’t already started looking, this month we are here to help! Hand-made gifts are perfect for anyone – work colleagues, family, friends or even to donate to the many charities out there are support those who need a hand to make their Christmas special too.
There are many pattern books and individual patterns featuring fabulous gift ideas that are great for secret santas, donating or for the special people in your life. We feature just a few of these below. When you get your books, don’t forget your yarn!
We also have a wonderful range of kits that include the pattern and yarn to make just one gift.
For the adults – ideas include plant hangers, hat holsters, bags and purses, other household goodies, scarves, wraps and more.
For the kids – try your hand at toys, fun rugs, dolls clothes, and other playful items.
And don’t forget the pets!
When thinking about your fellow crocheters – who doesn’t need to add to their tools or pick up a new project? Buy them one of our fabulous kits to make for themselves, or any one of our accessories – chart keepers, yarn bowls, no mess yarn bags, project bags, hook cases, crafting lights, hooks, shuttles, knitting needles – and the list goes on. If you are stuck choosing which one, take a look at our accessories kits.
Start getting inspired today with our Gift Giving Page and the section below.
But it’s not just about making gifts – we love to craft our own decorations to creative our festive environment. We also feature below patterns, kits and more for your holiday decorating.
This issue is all about relaxing with your crochet, with a huge collection of 35+ projects that are designed for easy crocheting and have no more than a six-row repeat. Stitch fabulous fashions, amazing accessories and delightful decor, all while relaxing in your favorite chair.
Designs include lacy cardi and wraps, jewellery, tank tops, baskets, mandalas and more for the ultimate spring/summer crochet. Great for gifts.
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Thank you everyone for sending in pictures of what you have been making in the past quarter. We feature below some comments and masterpieces submitted by customers. Send us a photo of your masterpiece (by the submissions page, email or on our facebook page), telling us which book it came from and which yarn or thread you used, and be in the draw to win a $25 voucher in October 2023 (see conditions on our website). Please also add any tips you’ve picked up when making them. Congratulations to Jenny C for winning this quarter’s voucher – submitting a photo of her blanket made with Superb 8. Jenny also attended our Crochet Clinic Tuesday afternoons to help with the pattern.
30 Gifts in 30 Days
30 + Fun Weekend Projects
Dream Catchers and More to Crochet
Exploring the Kitchen Towel
Crochet Outfits for Dolls & Premmies
Christmas wishlist
Crochet for Today
Unexpected Crochet for the Home
Round and Round the Crochet Hook
Baskets for All
Decorative Crochet Wall Hangings
Giving Back Crochet
Scrap Granny
Totally Textured Accessories
Cute Crochet Rugs
Patchwork Animals
Dolly & Me Accessories and Toys
Yarn Magazine #40
One-skein Knits for Baby
Fashion Doll Outfits
Tatters Treasure Chest
Up And Tat ‘Em
Knitted Outfits for Dolls & Premmies
Knitted Egg Cosies
Toys for Tatting
Bay of Shells Bag – pattern or kit
Small Beaded Bag – pattern or kit
Billy Bear Jacket – pattern or kit
Sunflower Springtime Flower Bag – pattern or kit
Tatted Pineapple Doily – pattern or kit
Pansy Jug Cover
Tatted Pineapple Doily – pattern or kit
Pool Table Tissue Box Cover – pattern or kit
Pot Plant Holder – pattern or kit
Shoulder Bag with Broomstick and Beads
Soap Savers – pattern or kit
Wall Hanging Kits – patterns or kits
Pattern for Pansy Basket 3 Piece Set
Jug Cover Kit
Everyday Crochet Essentials Accessories Kit
Scissors – Folding, mini, travel
Wool Needles – Clover, Birch, Knit Pro, Susan Bates
Tassel Makers
Hook Cases
Yarn Spindle
Superb 8 Yarn Pack
Stitch Markers – Clover and Knit Pro
Pom Pom Makers
Celebration Pack leather Labels
Yarn Winder
Hook Sets including
Clover Soft Touch Aluminium Hook Set
Clover Soft Touch Steel Hook Set
Clover Amour Aluminium Hook Set
Clover Amour Steel Hook Set
Birch Soft Handle Hook Set
Snowy in a Tangle Christmas Wreath
Have a Happy Crochet Christmas
Mini Christmas Crochet 20 to Make
Snowflake Surprise Advent Calendar – pattern or kit
It’s a Stash-Buster Christmas
Annie’s Trim the Tree
Christmas Angels
Aussie Bush Christmas Bunting – pattern or kit
Little Knitted Gift Card Pockets
Tatted Snowflakes
Cup of Mr Claus
Christmas Duos – pattern book or kit
Beaded crochet Ornaments
Amigurumi Christmas
Tiny Christmas Toys to Knit
Thread Ornament Toppers
