Australian knitters, today’s blog is all about touching base and finding out whether you enjoyed your Easter holidays. Ours was lovely and quiet, a few eggs, good company and some thoughts about the real reason for the Easter celebrations. Whatever your personal beliefs we hope you also enjoyed a happy peaceful few days.
On the knitting front [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘knitting yarns’
March 29, 2008
Knitters – did you enjoy your Easter break?
March 4, 2008
Australian Knitting 2 needle alpaca gloves
Australians knitting alpaca gloves in February may seem a little strange – but I’ve just been reminded we’re now into Autumn and the weather has been so topsy-turvy lately who knows when we’ll get a cold snap.
Have you tried Lincraft “Lima” yet? It’s a lovely soft and cuddly alpaca/acrylic/polyamide blend. I promise once you try it you’ll [...]
February 28, 2008
Australian knitting – Moda Vera yarn
Australian knitters – hi again.
I noticed Moda Vera “Spell” included in Spotlight stores current catalogue. We’re so fond of the look and feel of this yarn we’ve designed several patterns for it.
One of them is our rasta hat pattern. It’s a lovely easy pattern (2 needle knitting) for a Rastafarian style hat – perfect for long hair.
Moda Vera “Spell” [...]
February 25, 2008
Hi Australian knitters what’s on your needles?
I guess what’s on your needles depends where in Australia you live doesn’t it? If you’re around Rocky you may well be knitting boot-toppers to stop your wellies chaffing your legs. If you’re in Brisbane you’re probably knitting something in cotton – a summer scarf or a bikini wrap. Whereas Victorians are [...]
February 7, 2008
Moda Vera yarn sale
Moda Vera yarn is on sale at Spotlight stores from Weds 6th Feb to 17th Feb (just in case you didn’t catch yesterday’s blog).
The sale offers 20% off usual prices for members.
If you aren’t already a VIP member (it’s free) sign up in the store and receive your temporary card and number before you select [...]
February 6, 2008
Flurry yarn sale
Flurry yarn sale at Spotlight stores. Did you notice Spotlight stores are selling off Moda Vera “flurry” at 79c per 50 g ball, this is a very good price.
Here’s a photo of the type of yarn we’re discussing (the actual yarn in the photo is Sullivans Sun and Surf but it’s a good representation of [...]
February 5, 2008
Knitting yarns direct from the woollen mill
Did you know Bendigo Woollen Mills sells direct to the public via their secure online ordering service? I’ve purchased as a retail customer myself and am happy to recommend both the product and fast delivery.
Bendigo’s prices are excellent, postage is cheap $3 for orders under $30 and nil for orders over $30. If you happen [...]
