Free Knitting Pattern - Bow-Tie Pullover in ZARA

The Bow-Tie Pullover in ZARA

Such a great basic.  And hooray!  It's a free pattern!

You can download this free pattern from the Filatura Di Crosa website (click on this link or the picture)

And of course you can get your Zara from your favourite LOCAL wool shop ... Crafty Frog!  Call in to our Kambah Shop or order online at craftyfrog.com.au.

Zara combines the finest quality Merino wool with the total ease of Superwash care. It is a DK-weight, available in a wide variety of classic solids.

Cheers

 

King Cole Mirage 8ply 100g Composition:  50% Wool, 50% Acrylic Size:  100g ball Length:   Approx  312m Recommended needle size:  4.00mm Tension:   22 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm Washing instructions: Machine Wash - Synthetic Wash - 40°C Made in:   UK

Listing & Price is per ball

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King Cole Mirage is a luxuriously soft wool blend double knitting yarn spun from 50% wool and 50% premium acrylic. It has an unusual, light twist which allows the colours to blend seamlessly from one to another.
This yarn will knit to most DK patterns.

863 Detroit	864 Edmonton	865 Florence
866 Georgetown	867 Helsinki	868 Istanbul
869 Jakarta	870 Kiev	871 Lima
876 Quebec	877 Rome	878 Stockholm
	879 Tokyo

Local Pickup is Free, from:

Crafty Frog

Shop 4, 107 Marconi Cres, Kambah, ACT

www.craftyfrog.com.au

Phone: 02 6296 6240

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Wool is posted in Australia Post Satchels

a 500 gram Satchel costs $7.20 (5 x 100 gram balls)

a 3 kg Satchel costs $12.50 (about 10 x 100 gram balls will fit)

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PLEASE NOTE: These colours are indicative only and may not exactly reflect their true colour due to differences in screen calibration.

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Heirloom Monaco 8 Ply Luxury Knitting Crochet Wool Yarn 50g ball

Heirloom Monaco 8ply 50g Composition:  48% cotton, 20% mohair, 21% acrylic, 8% metal, 3% poly Size:  50g ball Length:   Approx  80m Recommended needle size:  4.00mm Tension:   21 sts x 10 cm Washing instructions: Hand Wash Made in:   France

Listing & Price is per ball

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From La Collection - Francaise this mix of luxury and easycare fibres makes it ideal for shawls and scarves. It is very versatile, either knit it on it's own or mix together with other yarns.  A glamorous yarn perfect for evening wear.

Please contact us BEFORE  purchase to ensure the balls are in stock

Please quote colour number required when ordering

139	142	144
145	146	147

Local Pickup is Free, from:

Crafty Frog

Shop 4, 107 Marconi Cres, Kambah, ACT

www.craftyfrog.com.au

Phone: 02 6296 6240

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PLEASE NOTE: These colours are indicative only and may not exactly reflect their true colour due to differences in screen calibration.

King Cole Moods Duet DK 8 Ply Knitting Crochet Wool Yarn 100g ball

King Cole Moods Duet DK 8ply 100g Composition:  70% Acrylic, 30% Wool Size:  100g ball Length:   Approx  294m Recommended needle size:  4.00mm Tension:   22 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm Washing instructions: Gentle Machine Wash                                         (40 degrees & cool tumble dry) Made in:   UK

Listing & Price is per ball

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King Cole Moods Duet DK is a subtly variagated yarn, with each shade combining complementary colours, giving your knits a subtle twist.
This is a great value yarn that will knit to any standard DK pattern.

Please contact us BEFORE  purchase to ensure the balls are in stock

Please quote colour number and colour required when ordering

821 Moody Blue	823 Pink Fizz
830 Heathers	831 Tomato
832 Chianti	834 Stonewash	835 Tropical Waters

Local Pickup is Free, from:

Crafty Frog

Shop 4, 107 Marconi Cres, Kambah, ACT

www.craftyfrog.com.au

Phone: 02 6296 6240

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Wool is posted in Australia Post Satchels

a 500 gram Satchel costs $7.20 (5 x 100 gram balls)

a 3 kg Satchel costs $12.50 (about 10 x 100 gram balls will fit)

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PLEASE NOTE: These colours are indicative only and may not exactly reflect their true colour due to differences in screen calibration.

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'Tis the season to be serendipitous! with needle felting

Tutorial - How to Make Felted Balls

This morning I read a blog on  “How to Make Felted Balls”.  

While it looked interesting the picture they showed with the tutorial was corgis on a mobile.

I thought making the corgis in needle felt would be interesting, but possibly the balls on their own, not so much.

This afternoon I drove out to see my wholesaler. While we were chatting Cheryl said “These just came in … are you interested?”  Yay!  So now I can blog about felted balls and felted dogs.  Yes Please … so we now have 2 of these wonderful dimensions kits in the store.

The tutorial for the felted balls is here.

 

Dog Felted Character Needle Felting Kit

Dimensions let you create 3-D characters with our fun needle felting kits—easy enough for a beginner! Canine lovers will delight in making our Dog Felted Character with simple needle felting techniques. Moulds and stencils are provided to help create a proper shape for this happy pup. Finished size 6" x 5".
This needle felting kit includes everything you need:
• 100% wool roving
• Felting needle
• Re-usable felting molds and stencils
• Felting mat
• Easy step-by-step instructions

Tips

Re-use your moulds and stencils to make other needle felting characters in your choice of wool colours—try a wolf or other kind of dog by adjusting the features or how much wool is used. You will need about 17 grams total.

• Before starting to work, divide the roving as needed to ensure having enough to complete all the parts. For example, you will need separate amounts of white for each side of the body, the belly stuffing, the tail, and a little extra for general sculpting.

• The basic body is made with the white wool with the brown wool used to add the spots over it. Take your time and be sure the dog's basic white body is completely sculpted to your liking before adding the brown roving.

• To help your dog stand squarely, needle the bottoms of the feet until they are firm and flat.

Cheers

 

Free Pattern - Garter Stitch Jacket

This free pattern, from Naturally Yarns NZ, is for a fantastic jacket that any child will love to wear - please click here to view / print off your free pattern!  If you have trouble opening the free pattern link, please download from our website

The jacket is designed and knitted in Loyal 8 ply / DK from Naturally Yarns.  Loyal is a pure wool machine washable yarn that comes in over 40 amazing "kid friendly" colours so the colour combinations for you to come up with are endless!  The jacket takes 5 - 8 balls of Loyal, depending on the size, and with over 100m per ball it is a very economical project.  

Misti Alapaca Wools are now in Canberra

Misti Alpaca Yarns - more colours in the store.
At the base of the Misti Volcano in Arequipa, Peru lies the beginning of Misti International's alpaca family legacy.  Misti International was founded by the grandson of one of Peru's first exporters of alpaca fiber. Four generations later, they proudly carry on the family tradition, designing the highest quality alpaca and alpaca blend yarns. Misti Alpaca yarns are known for luxury, quality, and color. Their yarns evoke superlatives such as "Softest yarn ever"; "Warmth without weight" . Misti Alpaca's studio creations set them apart, as they offer Four generations of alpaca expertise. Drop into The Crafty Frog in Kambah and see for yourself these beautiful  wools.
1086 Floating Lace Top Designed by:  Karen Joan Raz The Floating Lace Top is knit in the softest yarn ever, Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Lace, 100% baby alpaca. Optional glass beading compliments Misti’s colorway “Blues in the Night”. A dramatic work of art, ready to float over your head to enjoy!