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<\/a>With Easter just around the corner, we have chosen this as our theme this month with some gorgeous bunny patterns now available.\u00a0 And of course this is the year of the Rabbit, so bunnies aren’t just limited to Easter.<\/p>\nWe will be closed over the Easter break – Good Friday and Easter Monday.\u00a0 We will however still be having the Monday night online classes on Easter Monday.<\/p>\n
We will also be closed Tuesday 25th April for Anzac Day.<\/p>\n
With Mothers Day not far away now, we also have some fabulous new kits coming aboard – several of these feature in our newsletter – but keep an eye out as there are more to come in the next few weeks!<\/p>\n During March we had a birthday celebration at our Wednesday night classes.\u00a0 Shaz and Mel both celebrated birthdays Monday our April classes kick off – get ready for winter with this fabulous Crocodile stitch hooded cowl.\u00a0 I know some are worried where they will find the time with the tournament also on – but you can get this cowl completed during the class time – 2 hours for 4 weeks.<\/p>\n Watch the video here<\/a> of how versatile this is<\/p>\n Or join us in May to learn the Waffle Stitch and create this soft and warm Waffle-icious Cardigan<\/p>\n Do you have exciting Easter plans to spend the last of the warmish weather with family and friends?\u00a0 Whatever they are, don\u2019t forget to include some crochet time \u2013 after all, \u2018every bunny loves crochet\u2019 along with a little chocolate.<\/p>\n Easter is a religious\/ spiritual time for many and full of family and friend get togethers. And you can make yours a fun filled celebration with crochet, knitting or tatting this year. We have some wonderful patterns for easter decorations and homewares that will fill your home with crafty ambience.<\/p>\n Some of the items that come to mind are table runners for a centre piece on your dinner table, baskets to put those easter goodies in (our basket bases are on sale) or for collecting on the easter egg hunt, decorate some eggs, or crochet some bunnies to delight any visitor to your home.<\/p>\n We have a new cute little Bunny Gnome Kit – \u201cHippity Hoppity Gnome\u201d. A Try decorating the kids\u2019 rooms (or any other room) with a colourful bunting for when the easter bunny makes a visit. For the more adventurous why not make an easter outfit to wear.<\/p>\n But April doesn\u2019t stop at Easter \u2013 it\u2019s a great time to finish preparing some beautiful hand-made Mothers\u2019 Day gifts for the special motherly figure in your life.\u00a0 We\u2019ve got several new kits to help this year. Or give the kit as a gift for a crochet Mother\u2019s Day \u2013 or to\u00a0 make for yourself.<\/p>\n We have a new Pocket Shawl kit using a combination of Patons Sierra and Fiddlestick Superb 8. What a great way to prepare for winter now that we are in Autumn.<\/p>\n Our new yarn in store is the luxurious Fusion Sulco and it comes in a beautiful range of shimmery colours and I can guarantee once you work with this yarn you will be in love for sure. We have a versatile neck warmer kit using this yarn \u2013 a great way to bring some luxury to winter.<\/p>\n If you are looking for something quick and easy, crochet the Chickadee Easter Basket<\/a> by The Lavender Chair\u00a0 \u2013 Make it longer lasting by replacing the bottom with a wooden basket base.<\/p>\n I couldn’t go past featuring this cute Hippity Hoppity Gnome Kit as our product of the month for April.\u00a0 He\/she is super quick to whip up and will feature in your home long past Easter!<\/p>\n 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<\/a>, email or on our facebook page<\/a>), 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 July 2023\u00a0 (see conditions on our website). Please also add any tips you\u2019ve picked up when making them. Congratulations to Tracey O for winning this quarter\u2019s voucher \u2013 submitting a photo of her Granny Square retro blanket.<\/p>\n Naptime – Playtime Blankets and Toys<\/a><\/p>\n Hooded Pocket Scarves<\/a><\/p>\n Heartland Comforts<\/a><\/p>\n Big Book of Slippers<\/a><\/p>\n Make Fun Socks<\/a><\/p>\n Baskets for All<\/a><\/p>\n Crochet Flowers for Every Wear<\/a><\/p>\n Sensational Shawls & Scarves to Crochet<\/a><\/p>\n Comfort Crochet<\/a><\/p>\n Crochet Mats, Runners & More<\/a><\/p>\n Knitted Egg Cosies 20 to Make<\/a><\/p>\n Knitted Mug Hugs 20 to Make<\/a><\/p>\n Jean Greenhowe’s Knitted Animals<\/a><\/p>\n Sweet Shawlettes<\/a><\/p>\n Hats & More (Knit)<\/a><\/p>\n Tops & Toes<\/a><\/p>\n Knitted Yummies<\/a><\/p>\n Crocodile Knit Stitch Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n 60 Quick Cowls<\/a><\/p>\n Knit a Dozen Plus Slippers<\/a><\/p>\n Tatted Easter Eggs<\/a><\/p>\n A Little O This A Little O Tat<\/a><\/p>\n Easter Motifs<\/a><\/p>\n A Touch of Tiny Tatting<\/a><\/p>\n Tat’s Where I stopped A Year of Tatted Bookmarks<\/a><\/p>\n Pretty Petals Pamper Pack Pattern<\/a> or get the kit\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Dream Catcher Shawl Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/p>\n Kombi Tissue Box Cover Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/p>\n Crochet Soap Savers Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/p>\n Hippity Hoppity Gnome Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/p>\n Crochet Sock Kit<\/a><\/p>\n Basket Bases<\/a> – round or square<\/p>\n Set of Celebration Tags<\/a><\/p>\n Wren 8 ply cotton<\/a><\/p>\n Sierra 8 ply wool\/acrylic yarn<\/a><\/p>\n Wooden Yarn Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n Whirls 4 ply cotton\/acrylic<\/a><\/p>\n Wire Rings<\/a><\/p>\n Clover Soft Touch Steel Hook Set<\/a><\/a>Today is also exciting as the beginning of the Crochet Tournament for 2023!\u00a0 Stage 1 went live this morning – if you didn’t get to register, we are keeping registrations open for 1 more week only!\u00a0 If you just want to watch the results, join our facebook group here.<\/a>\u00a0There are some exciting projects for you this year from our three designers – Addydae Designs<\/a>, Live Love Crochet Shaz<\/a> and Whipstitch Wing Creations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a> and we all got to enjoy a cake – a win all around.<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n
\nTheme\u2014Every Bunny Loves Crochet<\/h2>\n
Not long now and Easter will be here!<\/p>\n<\/a> must to make for anyone as a special easter gift. Include a chocolate easter egg and you will be a hit with everyone. And the Bueno the Bunny Kit who carries his own collection basket will bring smiles to many faces<\/p>\n<\/a>Let\u2019s not forget that many of us have children who are on school holidays so why not bring the art of crochet or crafting to your home with some fun projects they can make. We have pom pom and tassel makers, looms and learn to crochet kits, Yarn and thread to make all sorts of goodies with. \u00a0\u00a0And to help you we found these adorable Pom Pom Bunnies<\/a> from Hello Sewing for you to try.<\/p>\nOr make a pair of winter warming socks with our new Sox yarn \u2013 this hand-dyed yarn made with alpaca and nylon are sensational on the feet!<\/p>\n
\nProduct of the Month<\/h2>\n
Hippity Hoppity Gnome Kit<\/h3>\n
\nCustomer Corner<\/h2>\n
\nLook What We Found<\/h2>\n
Crochet Books<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Baskets<\/a><\/a>Flower Fields Table Runner<\/a><\/a>100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Table Runners in Half the Time<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Year Round Gnomes<\/a><\/a>All Wrapped Up<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Cushy Kids Slippers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Learn to Crochet Socks the Toe-Up Way<\/a><\/a>Crochet Baskets<\/a><\/a>Decorative Crochet Wall Hangings<\/a><\/a>Chocolate Sweets and Treats<\/a><\/a>Animal Amigurumi to Crochet<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Slipper Creature Comforts<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Jenny’s Bouquet<\/a>Farmhouse Mug Mats<\/a><\/a>Hooked<\/a><\/a>Scarves to Crochet<\/a><\/a>Top It Off<\/a><\/a>Slipper Socks for Kids<\/a><\/p>\nKnitting Books<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Knitted Flowers 20 to Make<\/a><\/a>A collection of Knitted Doilies and Mats<\/a><\/a>Heads Up Knit Hats<\/a><\/a>Sock Yarn Shawls<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Knit a Dozen Baby Socks<\/a><\/a>Skinny Scarves to Knit<\/a><\/a>Skinny Scarves to Knit<\/a><\/a><\/p>\nTatting Books<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Flowers in the Meadow<\/a><\/a>3D Flower Tatting<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>New Critters on the Block<\/a><\/a>A Bouquet of Bookmarks\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nPatterns and Kits<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Crochet Pot Plant Hanger<\/a> Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/a>Bueno Bunny Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/a>Mandala Kits<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Resplendent Wrap Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/a>Basket Kit<\/a><\/a>Pretty Easy Pocket Shawl Pattern<\/a> or get the kit<\/a><\/p>\nYarns, Notions and Accessories<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Tassel Makers<\/a><\/a>Shawl Pins<\/a><\/a>Opal Cats & Dogs Sock yarn<\/a><\/a>Superb 8 – 8 Ply acrylic yarn<\/a><\/a>Pom Pom Makers<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Clover Soft Touch Aluminium Hook Set<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Clover Amour Aluminium Hook Set<\/a><\/p>\n