January 4, 2025 · 12:41 pm

Reflecting on My 2024 Crafting Journey

Wishing all of my followers a Happy New Year as we begin 2025. I did not blog much during 2024, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t crafting.

I have been knitting, crocheting and tatting through the year. Having my craft room has made it much easier to pick up my ufos at different times, and also respond to the cyclic compulsion to try and miniaturise a pattern, or cast on a particular project to enjoy the process of creating. This has led to a high number of works in progress, many items being completed and lots of hours honing new skills.

I had another year of yarn happy mail, with some gorgeous hand-dyed colourways inspired by artworks and created by IxCHeL Yarns and fibres. I haven’t taken photos of the yarn like I did last year as I have been caking up and knitting with this yarn. I am in a jumper phase, and have made two and a half Ranunculus jumpers and one love note. I love how the colourways stripe and pool to make a gorgeous garment.

Some of the yarn I received in in the images below, and my love note jumper following the Tin Can Knits pattern.

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In December I realised that I hadn’t made a baby blanket for a while, so have revisited my adaptation of the bakewell blanket. I’m looking forward to seeing how this cotton cake plays out in the blanket.

A rainbow cotton cake with a small crochet square in an orange colour. This is the middle of the bakewell baby blanket.
A rainbow cotton cake with a small crochet square in an orange colour. This is the middle of the bakewell baby blanket.

I have also made a few shawls this year, and have found a pineapple pattern I really enjoy from Fibre spider, tutorial ink is https://youtu.be/oifcYAEFLjE?si=rvlYWcaFJ1aNPC3E. These work up beautifully in the gradient Yarns, and I have used the Hobbi cotton cakes for two of these so far. One is pictured below. The other two shawls are from Crystal at Bag-O-Day, following the two row repeat shawl with the fan and V stitch: https://youtu.be/lkYUoF_Nh-M?si=-bN_eMLZSUPiJri4

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Pinapple crochet shawl, following Fibre Spider tutorial.
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Bag-O-Day shawl pattern
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Bag-O-Day shawl pattern

Thanks to YouTube and Facebook I have become obsessed with the grandpa style cardigan made in a light weight bulky yarn. I ordered some yarn from hobbi for this, and they didn’t have a lot in stock when I was looking.  Was hoping for an off white or grey yarn, but had to settle for white as I needed 10 balls. Sometimes that is what frustrates me about buying online, as there isn’t always the stock available for what we want to make. Anyway, the yarn arrived yesterday and I cast on this project immediately. The baby alpaca is inside a tube, as it is a blown yarn, and it is like knitting with a cloud. I can hardly wait to finish this and wear it, even though it is the middle of summer here! The pattern is the Step by step cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/step-by-step-cardigan by Florence Miller. I chose this over the champagne cardigan as it has support videos all the way through the pattern should I need them.

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Divina baby alpaca yarn from Hobbi
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The beginning of the top down, step by step cardigan.

I have also been chipping away at tatting the Lagniappe pattern by Mike Lyons (I think you can get this pattern in his new book) and the Kay doily from Alenalea. These are both large projects which need my full concentration. As I do a lot of crafting at night, they are not always in my rotation until a Saturday or Sunday morning, when the light is good and the brain fog is low. I do hope to make more progress on these during my holidays.

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I have also picked up an old CAL from Schepjees, the 2019 Rozeta CAL. I am now up to the week 6 section, which is adding textured detail for the circular section. It is an enjoyable project and I hope to have it completed by Easter, so I can move on to my Mary Maxim kit I got for my birthday in 2024 from my family (it was pretty expensive to get shipped to Australia and it took a couple of months for it to arrive).

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Week six progress on the Rozeta CAL
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Mary Maxim yarn kit in box.
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Mary Maxim yarn kit in it’s plastic blanket bag.
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Mary Maxim blanket pattern I will make.

Just before Christmas I pulled out all the stops and completed the scrap buster satchel that my Mum and I had worked on. We were each gifted a yarn kit and pattern for this bag in the 2023 Unwind Pink Box, and had made a little progress on this quite different pattern. I pooled our kits and completed the bag so I could gift it to Mum as part of her Christmas present. She was very pleased it was finally finished.

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In writing this blog post and transferring pictures from my phone, I also had a few miniature knit and crochet adventures, including the frog and piglet from Claire Garland. That will have to be another post I think, as they had lots of adventures, including a trip to the Zoo, a conference and many cafes.

What projects are you working on for 2025? Are there any you are using as a reward for finishing a long haul project? Have you taken some time to scroll through your photos from the year and been reminded of some makes you enjoyed, or adventures that made you smile?

Until next time

Happy crafting

Fiona T

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August 8, 2024 · 6:46 pm

Dot pebbles frog and piglet- joining a viral trend

I finally succumbed and made frog a couple of months ago. I was watching the reels on Facebook from India Rose Crawford and froggy morning, both have such cute and whimsical adventures with their knitted frogs, and with all of the miniature accessories I knew it was a matter of time before I made this frog. So far, as you can see, I have made a jumper and overalls.

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The pattern is from Claire Garland of dot pebbles and is very well written, there is no guesswork in the shaping etc. I do regret not adding wire to frog, but I have since made a piglet with wire, and will do a bit of surgery on frog to add the wire sometime soon.

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What viral crafty trends have you tried?

Until next time, happy crafting

Fiona T

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August 4, 2024 · 12:18 pm

A year of the ‘Art journey yarn club’

As my regular followers are aware, I love happy mail. One of the things I have saved for across last year is a yarn of the month club, which ensures I receive regular squishy happy mail! I have chosen to subscribe to IxCheL fibres monthly art journey yarn club, where I get 3 skeins of 4ply/fingering weight yarn which has been expertly hand dyed to reflect the artist and artwork chosen for that month. The artist/artwork is revealed just before the yarn each month is dyed, and I enjoy the mystery surrounding this pack as much as I enjoy reading about the artist and artwork when the yarn arrives. There are choices as to how much yarn you receive, and whether you choose to receive fibre, batts or sock yarn the colour ways are identical within each month.

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I have continued this subscription for a second year- which is testament to how much I enjoy receiving and working with this beautiful yarn. Below are photos of the first 12 months I have collected (Which I meant to post in January!). Having such gorgeous blends of yarn, in so many beautiful colourways has pushed me beyond my usual colour palette and inspired me to make scarves and jumpers. This has increased my skills as a knitter and crocheter, bringing me much pride and joy both in the process and product.

I have made some items so far from yarns I have purchased from Charly at IxCheL. I have also taken advantage of combining some additional yarns, or the ‘date night’ yarns into my monthly package without increasing the postage costs. I have also been able to try an increased range of fibres, including wallaby, angora and rare sheep breeds.

From the top, a yarn of the month in a ranunculus. Next a unicorn yarn which is a luxurious angora/cashmere/silk blend. Then a wallaby roving yarn blend in mauve which I made into a shawl. Last, there is the starry night colourway which is usually a limited release, which I made into a scarf.

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What kinds of yarn treats do you enjoy?

Thank you Charly for offering this exciting artistic spin on yarn of the month, it is a joy to be a part of.

Until next time, happy crafting,

Fiona T

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March 29, 2024 · 1:21 pm

A journey of shawls

Since attaining my yarn room, I now am much more organised with my yarn and tools. Everything Is visible and accessible, which helps me to find projects quickly and complete more projects. As you may realise, I am a crafter who has multiple projects on the go all the time, across multiple crafts. I do find though, that I always try and have a simpler pattern to complete in front of the TV or when I want to just do something without counting and following a pattern too closely. In the past two years, these TV projects have almost always been a shawl, either knit or crochet.

I first made a shawl for my mum a few years ago during our first lockdown in Melbourne. It was the Grinda Shawl (I blogged about it here) and took one whirl to make. This led to an addiction to whirls, and one skein patterns for shawls. Around this time Unwind had a knit along with the pattern for “May I borrow this please” scarf, which I have also made a number of times now as it is a lovely pattern that looks so different depending on the yarn.

Then there was Crimbo limbo and the Rose that grew from concrete next (Made with gorgeous Moya cotton yarn from South Africa). I then made the Adah shawl and tried holding 2 yarns together. Next I made a Close to you with my Starry Night hand-dyed yarn from IxChel fibres and yarn, and then a wallaby shawl, also made with yarn from IxChel.

Then I wanted to make a shawl for my Aunt, and so I took the opportunity to use some Bag o day crochet tutorials and explore her fabulous shawl collections. There is a range of beautiful shawls that are a few row repeats, so easy to memorise while giving a stunning result.

Bag-o-day is a crochet channel hosted by the wonderful Crystal. She has built this crochet channel over a number of years and in addition to enabling yarn purchases with her yarn unboxings and reviews, she has created over 1,000 crochet tutorials showcasing stitches and projects including washcloths, hats, garments and shawls. She is trundling towards a million subscribers and will soon be hosting a shawl along and a huge giveaway. She is great company while crafting, and I enjoy her honest and sometimes raw content.

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The images above show the range of shawls, and some progress images of some of them. Top row is Close to you shawl in IxChel Starry Night. Second row is the Adah Shawl in a hedgehog fibre held with a mohair. The third row has the Wallaby shawl, made of an IxChel wallaby blend fibre, using the free Burrow pattern from Ravelry. Next in the third row are two different colourways of the May I borrow that Please scarf, the gray is a BWM blend, and the colourful one is a hand-dyed Skein from Melissa Hughes. The next ones are Bag O day patterns, where I followed the tutorial. In the bottom row I have the Crimbo Limbo and the Rose that grew from concrete, with the final image of the latest bag o day I have recently started, called the rainbow sherbet crochet shawl pattern, which has a written pattern over at Etsy, as well as a free tutorial.

Do you find you have particular patterns you enjoy to unwind?

Until next time, happy crafting

Fiona T

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January 6, 2024 · 11:57 am

Happy New Year 2024 and Yarn unboxing

Happy New Year everyone!

I haven’t had a chance to blog much over the last few weeks, but I have been crafting a storm in the background. Having full days in my craft room during my holidays has been a blessing. I have been able to get back into some old projects, spending mornings on intricate tatting and more complex patterns, while my afternoons and evenings have been spent working on less complex projects. I am preparing blogs on each of these projects to share with you soon.

At the end of November, I ordered yarn from Hobbii’s black Friday sale. Today’s blog is a ‘yarn unboxing’ of Hobbii yarn I received during December 2023. Hobbii had some deals I thought were good value on yarn I enjoy making shawls and baby blankets from. The photo captions include the yarn type included in each photo.

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A large white post satchel with the Hobbii yarn logo. It is filled to bursting with yarn from their 2023 Black Friday Sale.
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Top view of the Sultan Shadow cotton cakes. I love the jewelled tones.
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Label view of the Sultan Shadow cotton cakes
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The top view of the Black Friday cotton cake
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Label view of the Black Friday cotton cake
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Top view of the Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe yarn cakes
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Label view of the Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe yarn cakes
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Mystery bag of 20 cotton skeins. Very pleased with selection, enough repeats to make a baby blanket using the Granny Square Flair patterns from Shelley Husband.
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Crochet pattern book by Shelley Husband: Granny Square Flair. Purchased a while ago, and will be put into action soon with the yarn from the Hobbii cotton mystery bag.

I am really happy with this order, and look forward to making the yarn into some lovely projects over the year.

Until next blog, happy crafting

Fiona T

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September 20, 2023 · 12:27 pm

Reading recommendations: crafty, bookish & cosy mysteries

Aside from crafting, I also enjoy reading. When I had Covid last July (2022) I was quarantined in my room, and with little else but my phone handy I began to download books on my phone e-reader app. One of the series I dipped into through a free book was the Stitches in Crime Book 1– Crossed by Death by ACF Bookens. These books show and tell the story, without being crass or including anything too gruesome, with Paisley in the Stitches in Crime series often solving historical crimes through her antique and salvage business, chasing after her young son, and cross-stitching to relax. Paisley has relatives and friends who help her solve the mysteries, including her amazing father and step mother, her best friend Mika (who owns a yarn shop), the sheriff Santiago Shifflet, Mika’s Uncle Saul, and friends from her local church. I like the historical crime focus, with the history sensitively written and resolved. I fell in love with the characters in this book, so much that I have now purchased and read all of her books in this series and in her two other series.

ACF Booken’s two other series, have similar strong lead women living their best lives. In the St. Marin’s Cosy series, we meet the indomitable Harvey Beckett and her best friend Mart who move to St Marin’s together for new adventures. Harvey opens a bookstore and soon is solving mysteries, selling books and supporting and building a community around her. With each book in this series we learn more about Harvey, the St Marin’s community and the strong ties of friendship that can develop when working together for the betterment of everyone. Throughout the series this cast of characters has grown, and includes so many people from a variety of backgrounds who have found a friend in Harvey. There is so much to love about this series, as it really makes you feel like you are part of this extended community, perhaps sitting in the bookshop cafe with a cookie and latte on the fringes of these events.

In the Poe Baxter Book series, English professor Poe takes a chance on a new job for her Uncle’s Antique and Rare book business, appraising and acquiring folklore texts. Finally able to work with her best friend, Beattie, the two women travel the world exploring cities, antique texts and their limits. This series also manages to weave in a number of contemporary themes and subplots across each adventure. I read most of this series over my last holiday, and relished being able to have long reading sessions, but was disappointed to have read it so quickly. It just makes me eager to download the next book as soon as it is available.

ACF Bookens layers her books with history, culture, contemporary themes and endearing characters who develop as their relationships grow. In the St Marin’s series she includes book recommendations throughout each book. I took up one of her recommendations, The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow, as Harvey’s tattoo intrigued me in the novel Hardcover Homicide. I loved this book, too, which led me to read all of Alix E. Harrow’s offerings; Once and Future Witches, A Spindle Splintered, A Mirror Mended and some other short stories I have been able to access on my E-Reader.

All of ACF Booken’s lead characters are educated, independent, “middle-aged” women, who are a relatable and refreshing set of characters to engage with. While there are romances in these books, they are not the centre story and are sensitively written to explore the changing relationships between the characters as they grow.

Do you have a favourite cosy mystery series or favourite read? Please share below in the comments.

Until next time, happy reading, relaxing and crafting,

Fiona T

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May 13, 2023 · 7:44 pm

Embracing the Artistry: A Delightful Day at the Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market in Coburg, Melbourne

Today I was fortunate enough to attend the Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market in Melbourne. Yarn enthusiasts, artisans, and creative souls gathered at the Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market to immerse themselves in a world of fibres, colours, and endless possibilities. The event was a celebration of the timeless art of hand knitting, bringing together seasoned knitters, aspiring crafters, and curious visitors alike. As I stepped into the venue, I was greeted by a vibrant tapestry of yarn, and the warm embrace of a community passionate about their craft.

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Ixchel silver star yarn and a Wallaby/Angora/Mulberry silk/Merino blend. So soft and beautiful. I was delighted to meet the artisans in person!

The Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market showcased an impressive array of exquisite yarns, ranging from silky smooth blends to rustic, hand-dyed fibres. Every table was a treasure trove, featuring hand-spun yarns, luxurious blends, and locally sourced materials that reflected the artisans’ dedication to their craft. I managed to bag quite a few beautiful yarns, and have wonderful conversations with store holders, artisans and patrons alike. It was lovely to meet a number of people I purchase from online, and also a few I have followed on Facebook and Instagram.

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Cat and Sparrow had gorgeous colours in this Merino/Blue Faced Leicester/Silk blend. Wonderful to meet this artisan too!
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Melbourne city dyeworks had a lovely selection of yarn and colour combinations.
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Ozifarmer’s market yarns had some glittery goodness.

The exhibitors themselves were passionate and knowledgeable, eager to share their insights and experiences. They patiently answered questions, provided guidance on colour combinations and textures, and offered valuable tips on the best yarns for various projects. It was an interactive experience that nurtured both creativity and community.

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Averley Finnsheep natural dyes and luxurious yarn.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market was the vibrant sense of community it fostered. Knitters from different backgrounds and experiences came together, bonding over their shared passion. Conversations flowed freely as people exchanged stories, admired each other’s projects, and offered words of encouragement.

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Some pretty brooches were purchased from a hand knitter at the show.
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A pair of fingerless mittens, purchased from another hand knitter at the show.

The Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market was a delightful celebration of the art of knitting. From the rich tapestry of yarns to the engaging workshops and the sense of community, the event provided a unique and immersive experience for all attendees. Whether you were an avid knitter, a curious beginner, or simply someone seeking inspiration, this yarn show proved to be a haven of creativity and connection.

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Debra Kinsey Knits had some very clever patterns.

As I left the event, my bags laden with beautiful skeins of yarn and my heart filled with newfound inspiration, I couldn’t help but reflect on the power of handmade crafts to bring people together. The Hand Knitters Guild Yarn and Craft Market exemplified the enduring beauty of the art of knitting and the remarkable sense of community it engenders.

Until next time, happy knitting

Fiona T

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May 8, 2023 · 5:54 pm

Miniature knitting dolls and Easter gifts

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Two sizes of minature fox, Pattern from https://www.ravelry.com/stores/esther-braithwaite-designs
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The bigger, but still mini, version of the fox, wolf and deer.
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A 2 x2 rib beanie (standard pattern) and two miniature eggs, one with a rabbit toy and one with a dinosaur toy from Elendan

The wind down from term 1 of 2023 led me to make some more miniature dolls in both crochet and knitted fabrics. The Forest friend’s pattern is from Esther Braithwaite designs on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/esther-braithwaite-designs . I enjoy knitting these miniature toys in 4ply cotton from BWM on the addi crasy trio needles. It is a calming pattern that works up reasonably quickly in the round. The face embellishment uses duplicate stitches and the nose and eyes are very easy to place. This pattern is excellent as the arms and legs are just stitched through after you have stuffed the toy, and there is minimal sewing up. I did have to adapt the pattern slightly, as it has very clear instructions for working with Double Pointed Needles (DPNs), but is a little different on the Addi Crasy Trios, as there are live stitches on only two needles. It wasn’t too hard to work out how to set the cable in the middle of one needle, and then complete the rest of the toy. I also managed to master the Kitchener stitch to finish off these dolls at the tops of their heads. I have watched a few different you-tubes to learn this technique over the years, and the one that finally made sense to me enough that I was able to replicate it without watching the video for two of the three dolls was this one from The Chilly Dog: https://youtu.be/qwl2ob4Anog

The miniature egg toys were from a pattern from Elendan on Etsy, she is a superb miniature crafter and has designed and made-to-order a variety of whimsical dolls and houses. I love her paid patterns, which are clearly photographed and explained, so I have been able to create these as gifts. My rabbit ended up a little bigger than in the pattern, as I was using 4ply cotton yarn, not embroidery thread as recommended. I was able to purchase some 10ply Bendigo cotton from In the loop, a crocheter who makes lots of blankets etc, and had a variety of small amounts of yarn left over. It was perfect for making the right-sized eggs for these little creatures, and I am sure it will come in handy for my other miniatures too.

I’m enjoying making miniature things again. Have you got any favourite small projects you enjoy?

Until next time, happy crafting

Fiona T

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April 14, 2023 · 3:39 pm

Crafting a creative space

For the last 15 years our spare bedroom was briefly a guest room, then it became the storage room. It was full of boxes from our move, tubs with my craft supplies and projects, exercise equipment and things waiting to be given to charity. In December my Wonderful Husband decided it was time to repaint this room and change the flooring, as it was the last room in the house with the old carpet.

First, all of the boxes and other stuff were moved into our lounge area. Then the flooring was removed and replaced. It is only when we moved everything out of the room, we could see just how much had been packed in there. The following photos show all of the things we moved, which had to be placed in four different sections of our house. It has taken a few months to donate and rehome all of the items we no longer needed, but we have our dining area back and nearly have our big lounge room back, too.

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Boxes and other contents of the room placed in our lounge.
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The elliptical machine, wooden chest and some more boxes.
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The wooden chest and some plastic art folios.
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My sewing cabinet and yet more boxes.
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The empty room with new flooring, paint, my sewing cabinet and new shelving units.
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The empty room from a different angle, showing my sewing cabinet and more new shelving and storage.
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The room with new flooring, a coat of paint, my sewing cabinet and a few new cabinets.
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My “yarn store” that you see from the hallway.
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Shelving in the cupboard, my yarn display shelves and my new arm chair.
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Shelving with material, my sewing womaniquin and sewing cabinet.
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Sewing cabinet and shelving units with drawers and cupboards, to store thread and books out of direct sunlight.
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Lots of craft books and projects in progress.
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More of my craft books and projects stored on shelves built into the wardrobe.

The natural light is fantastic in this room. It is so bright throughout the day, that I can even work with black thread confidently. It is also a quiet and calm space, and I want to keep it that way, so I am ensuring I put things away and keep on top of any odds and ends.

Having enough places to store all of my supplies and projects is so great. I no longer need to remember which bag or plastic tub contains the project I was working on. It is all visible and accessible. I have also been a bit more spontaneous with some crafting for friends, as I can find the materials I need quickly, and can just sit in my chair and get started. I hope to get some skirts and dresses sewn in the near future too.

The vision that my Husband had for this room to be functional for me, and the tireless work he did to complete the facelift in under two weeks has been a wonderful gift. The joy this room brings me is immeasurable.

Do you have a space to craft in? How could you make this space into a crafting sanctuary?

Until next time, happy crafting!

Fiona T

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March 6, 2023 · 8:12 pm

Book review ‘Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance’

I don’t often review novels, but I loved reading this book and want to help other crafty people find books they may enjoy. I hope to do a few more posts about the cozy mystery series I enjoy reading, though many of them have been out for years and the book in this post is very new.

I recently read the newly released book ‘Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance‘, by Kate Solly. (The linked book title will take you to the back cover matter.) I usually enjoy reading cozy mysteries, focusing on crafting and solving puzzles. This novel was a nice change to that genre but it still had crafting and community at its core.

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The book’s characters live in a fictional outer Melbourne town called Copeton. Each of the women and men in this story have a different reason for joining the crochet group, organised by Meredith. We are introduced to Meredith first in the book, having an insight into her work life, and exploring her reasons for starting the crochet group. As we meet other characters we are drawn into the complexities of their work lives, home lives, families and perceived failings. With news that a group of refugees is to be housed in the town, tensions rise in the community. The craft resistance forms as a way of expressing solidarity with the new citizens, and forging bonds with existing citizens. I really enjoyed the characters, who were presented as three-dimensional people with their own pasts, fears and hopes. The story included a few home truths, some great plot twists, insights into the complexity of building new relationships, and some laugh-out-loud moments too. I won’t give too much else away, but I will urge you to read this book. At the end, although the ends were tied up nicely, I still wanted to read more about what happened next for the group. I hope Kate Solly writes another book soon, as it was a joy to read.

Since moving to an e-reader for most of my books, I have found that I am reading so much more. One reason for the shift was that book prices and shipping times of many of the cozy mysteries I used to get from the US are too expensive now. Another reason is that I can adjust the brightness and font sizes for reading in any setting. Having books on my phone means I don’t do quite as much facebook scrolling, and have much more incidental reading time with a few minutes here and there, as well as evenings. I have also found some old favourite authors and some new ones too, and hope to blog about them soon.

Until next time

Happy crafting

Fiona T

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