Did you spot a glimpse of Angies hat in the “say no to alcohol” advert? We loved it – couldn’t wait to design a pattern.
Here’s our version using eyelash yarn (similar to Patons Ostrich) and Spotlight Moda vera “jessica” (or you could substitute Moda Vera “Jazz” and Moda Vera “trinity” .
our pattern is in [...]
Hi knitters, yes we’ve been missing for a while, heads down, butts up, designing, testing and writing our 2008 winter collection. Seems only yesterday we were developing our summer range and now its nearly winter.
We lit our first fire last night….brrrrrr.
So what have we been up to?
We’re still rather fond of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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” [...]
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 [...]
Hi Australian knitters – are you a knit or knit-to-felt bag maker?
If so, do you knit or purchase your handles?
We do both. At times a knitted strap or felted i-cord is the perfect finishing touch.
On other occasions – there seems to be something – not quite right….a quick check shows us the perfect shoulder [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
