Insights
Few techniques feel as satisfying in a handmade project as the moment a stack of completed granny squares finally becomes a single, cohesive blanket or…
Hair scrunchies have made a confident comeback across Australia, popping up at weekend brunches in Surry Hills, on runways at Australian Fashion Week, and on…
A scarf knitted from sock yarn is a practical way to explore colour, texture and slow, satisfying repetition. Fingering-weight yarn creates a light fabric that…
A sunburst blanket begins with one circular crochet motif and grows outward in rings of colour, texture and carefully balanced shaping. The centre can look…
A shawlette offers the romance of a full shawl without the long yards of yarn that put many makers off starting. Smaller, lighter and quicker to finish, it…
A small hole can make a favourite knitted jumper, sock or baby cardigan look beyond repair, but many damaged stitches can be restored neatly with duplicate…
A handmade mug cozy turns a regular cuppa into a small ritual, especially through the chilly mornings that drift across Melbourne, Hobart and the Southern…
A hand-knitted baby hat is one of those small projects that gives back so much warmth for so little time at the needles. Twisted rib creates a brim that hugs a…
A good wrap is the kind of garment that lives at the back of the sofa, ready for a chilly cinema trip, a Sunday drive down the Mornington Peninsula, or an…
A knitted pillow cover is a practical way to explore texture, tension and careful finishing in one manageable project. A central cable adds structure and…