Congratulations to all the entrants in the Fancywork categories at the 2024 Gympie District Show.
Little Shop For Yarners is proud to be a sponsor. Check out the fabulous entries on show.
Winners are grinners! 2024 Gympie District Show
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Join Us at Fibrecraft House for a Fiber Arts Extravaganza, the QLD Spinners and Weavers Open Day!
Dear Fiber Enthusiasts,
Get ready for an incredible day of creativity and craftsmanship at Fibrecraft House! We are thrilled to invite you to join us on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm, at the home of the QLD Spinners and Weavers.
Event Highlights:
- Market Stalls: Explore a variety of market stalls featuring handmade treasures crafted from wool, cotton, silk, paper, and other fibers.
- Fashion Parade: Be dazzled by a spectacular fashion parade showcasing stunning fiber creations.
- Food: Indulge in delicious treats and refreshments available throughout the day.
- Demonstrations: Witness live demonstrations of fiber arts techniques and learn from experts in the field.
- Emporium: Discover a treasure trove of fiber goodies, tools, and equipment at the dedicated premises of Fibrecraft House.
Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet adorable alpacas up close!
Just in time for Mother’s Day, find the perfect gift among the finest handmade, beautifully crafted works available at Fibrecraft House. Since 1969, we’ve been proudly throwing open our doors to showcase the best of fiber arts, and this event promises to be no exception.
Special Offer from Little Shop For Yarners:
Little Shop For Yarners will be present with our finest yarns, tools, and accessories. Order ahead with the code OPENDAY and enjoy free shipping! You can pick up your parcel on the day of the event, ensuring you have everything you need to fuel your fiber passions.
Join us at Fibrecraft House and immerse yourself in a world of creativity, inspiration, and community. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with excitement and celebration of all things fiber!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Location: Fibrecraft House, 12 Payne St Auchenflower
For more information and updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit the shop to order ahead and pick up on Saturday. Don’t forget to use the code OPENDAY for free shipping on pickups. Orders for pickup on Saturday close 5pm Thursday 9 May.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Do you know Knitty? Free patterns!
Free patterns!! Good ones, tooÂ
Knitty is awesome and they produce a free digital magazine full of patterns 4 times a year. Check them out now and then pop back to choose your yarn.
It’s entirely free, but if you want to help them stay around and get early access and lots of other benefits you can sign up to sponsor them on Patreon too.
If you’re a designer then Knitty is also a place where you can get paid for your designs or have your products reviewed.
We like it because it’s a no nonsense, by knitters, for knitters (and crocheters) publication that supports artists. Hope you come to love it too.
Anzac Day 2024: woollen comforts from home
Jack Pickerell from NSW was serving in France when he found this note in a new pair of socks made back home. He kept it his entire life.
Knitting was a community service and a duty for everyone who could hold a pair of needles during the world wars. It is estimated that over one million pairs of socks were knitted by Australians during the war. You can still find the official pattern for The Grey Sock on Ravelry.
Lest We Forget
Read more about Jack and the knitting army at the State Library of NSW >>
Crochet Stitch Tutorial – make it look like knit
A crochet stitch that looks like knitting?! What a beautiful thing!
Follow desireechekdesign on Instagram and TikTok for more tutorials and inspiration
@desireechekdesign Crochet tutorial for my current favourite stitch combo! I love that this creates an opaque and modern looking fabric. #crochettutorial #crochetbeginner #crochettips #crochet #crochetersoftiktok #crochetsweater #crochetcardigan #crochetideas #crochetinspo #crochettiktok #crochetproject #crochetfashion ♬ original sound – Desirée
Gympie Spinners and Weavers Fibre Retreat 2022
The Gympie Spinners and Weavers Fibre Retreat 2022 is happening this month.
The annual getaway for squishers is held at Garapine near Gympie every year. You have the option to spend the entire weekend or just register as a day visitor.
Kick off is Thursday night 29 September with a wine and cheese event. There are lots of workshops over the next few days or you can just relax with a WIP at knit and natter. We’ll be there with a mini store too and so will lots of other stores.
Registration closes soon so don’t wait too long or you’ll miss out. Send your form and payment directly to Gympie Spinners and Weavers. Details are on the form.
See you there Little Shoppers!
International crochet day 2021
Happy International Crochet Day, Little Shoppers! We almost missed it but thankfully one of the Mr Yarners reminded us just in time.
Get hooked on crochet
There’s never been a better time to pick up a hook and learn to crochet if you’ve never done it before. Video tutorials are popping up all over the internet. Patterns are freely available or very cheap on sites like Etsy and Ravelry. And there are endless inspo posts on Instagram.
Lots of people, including me, find crochet to be very soothing and even a bit therapeutic. If I sit down in the evening with Himself and a show on the TV I can crochet away and it keeps my mind and hands occupied. This helps me enormously in managing my depression and anxiety. I find the mathematical components soothing and learning new stitches satisfying. My mind is on the project, not on all the real and imagined disasters out there in the real world.
Hook up on social
If you are looking for a tribe then look no further! There are countless groups, communities, events and crochet-alongs out there if you’re social and looking for friends. It’s a great way for beginners to get help when they need it, too. Before you know it you’ll be the one showing the newbies your tips and tricks. We’re looking forward to running some casual meetups in local cafes soon.
Let us hook you up
If you’re an absolute beginner or picking up a hook again after a long time then I would recommend this 4mm hook from Yarn and Colors. You can’t go wrong with a 4mm hook. Most projects from a basic granny square to a colourful coaster or a cute little amigurumi will suit a 4mm hook. It’s a great all rounder and the ergonomic handle on these is so comfortable. And you’ll quickly get hooked on this Budgetyarn cotton. It comes in a huge range of bright, beautiful colours and is only $2 a ball. It’s recommended for a smaller hook but for beginners it’s just right for the 4mm and you can make absolutely anything out of 100% machine washable cotton.
So, what are you waiting for? There’s no better time to get hooked on crochet than international crochet day!
