Resource Centre
|
This is the place to get many of your crochet & knitting questions answered. We will also include our favourite patterns, colour combinations and general advice. Please feel free to email us (or use our contact form) to let us know any information that you think would be valuable to include. We would love to know your go-to patterns or any tricks / cheats / shortcuts that you have picked up along the way!
THAT YARN PLACE YouTube Channel - our YouTube channel will feature how-to videos and tips and tricks for both knitting & crochet. Please have a peak and let us know your thoughts. If you have yarn related video ideas that you think would be helpful, let us know.
Crochet Hook Conversion Chart Metric / US
Knitting Needle Conversion Chart Metric / US
Many of the patterns we share, have been given freely by the designer. Please keep these generous designers in mind when you do purchase a pattern. Or give them a follow, like, share or comment on their social media accounts.
Fun Mother's Day Patterns
- Lisa Cox Crochet - Maureen Scarf - NNK Cashmere is a lux choice
- Annie Design Crochet - One Skein Tendril Scarf - We love Birdhouse Fibres - Silky
- Dear Pru - Autumn Leaves Cowl - Fiori Yarn is perfect for this one
- Truly Myrtle - Antipodes Knit Scarf - Blackwattle Kunzea = heaven!
- TL Yarn Crafts - Party Punch Scarf - Ash & Eve Merino Bamboo - Perfecto!
- Mel Harrison - Fleur Hanging Basket Pattern @melharrisondesign
- Felt Magnet - Teardrop Hanging Basket Pattern Facebook FeltMagnet - Try Superb Big or our Ministry of Yarn Recycled T. Shirt Yarn (only in store)
- Heart Hook Home - Free Crochet Plant Hanger Pattern @hearthookhome Finch is perfect for this one
- Heart Hook Home - Free Hanging Herb Garden Pattern @hearthookhome the Retwisst Macrame cord would work a treat for this
Fun Free Easter Patterns
Daisy Farm Crafts - Crochet Bunny Hot Pad / Pot Holder Pattern
Studio Knit - Bunny Cable Knitting Pattern
Dr Nasreen Imrit - Wild Jasmine Blanket
The Unraveled Mitten - Cute Bunny Square Crochet Cable Pattern
Summer Crochet Fashion Patterns
Sarah Maker - 20 Free Crochet Tank & Crop Top Patterns
Crochet By Eep has gorgeous modern, young patterns. Many of her patterns are fast and easy to work up into a colourful fashion piece.
Some of our favourite patterns & pattern designers
Sarah Maker - 25 Free & Easy Crochet Patterns for Beginners
Easy Crochet's Free Crochet Patterns Archive - 1000's of free crochet patterns for all levels. This is an amazing resource.
Corner to Corner (C2C) Blanket Patterns
One of the most popular crochet pieces in the shop, is our corner to corner crochet blanket using Patons Sierra varigated yarn. Here are a few of our favourite patterns for a C2C crochet blanket.
Bella Coco Crochet - Crochet Corner to Corner Blanket (sample in shop). Sarah-Jayne Fragola is a prolific crochet designer and crochet stitch teacher. Her videos are very informative and easy to follow.
Maria's Blue Crayon - Crochet Corner to Corner Blanket. Another great pattern for those admiring the blanket in store.
Crochet Granny Squares
Crochet granny squares have come a long way from, well your grandmother's crochet granny squares. These little yarn beauties can be simple and classic or intricate and avant-garde. If you are just starting out as a crocheter, granny squares are a great first step.
Shelley Husband Crochet (Spin Cushions) is our favourite for granny squares. She has loads of patterns to choose from. We carry a few of her books as well. Great videos too!
How to Crochet a Magic Circle
We recommend HopefulHoney's YouTube video. She has created a very simple tutorial that is easy to follow.
Basic Beanie Pattern by Lisa Grey (NNK Yarns)
We love this quick & easy beanie pattern!
Christmas Crochet & Knit Patterns
Christmas Eve Socks by Anna Lange
Gnome Pun Intended by Sarah Schira - little knitted gnomes
Christmas Gnomes by Hannah Cross - more gorgeous little knitted gnomes
Yuletide Blanket by Lucy of Attic 24 - free Crochet Christmas Blanket Pattern
Winter Scandi Mystery MAL by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk - "Winter Scandi make-a-long includes three crochet projects in different techniques: overlay, embossed and brioche crochet. The designs are versatile, and can be used for a variety of projects, like coasters, garlands, place mats, pillows, rugs, table runners and even the blankets. Depending on which type and weight of yarn you will choose and which hook size." - from the Ravelry page.