I've tried a bit of knitting and crochet before and have found crocheting much easier, you can't drop stitches and it is easier to keep track of where I am at. When Kelly (from Tangled Yarns) and I were discussing a product to review, I remembered this great tutorial for a crocheted bag and thought that I could probably manage it. Kelly suggested some yarns and I told her the colours I was interested in and she put together this happy selection of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece for me. Aren't the colours gorgeous? She also sent along a Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook to get me started.
The yarn has been amazing to work with...I have to admit that I have only ever had experience with cheapo yarns before and it definitley pays to buy the best quality you can afford. The Cotton Fleece is super soft and has a lovely thickness to it.
(Check out my crochet skills! I'm so proud of myself and it has been soooooo easy - this bag is a great beginner project!)
I've had my eye on a few sock knitting projects for winter...these funky stirrup socks and this dainty spiral boot sock (I love the lace look). Kelly has suggested a few different yarns to use for each and I'm going to go with the Biggan Design 4Ply for the stirrups...so many amazing colours to choose from - how am I going to decide?! And the Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino looks lovely and soft for the spiral socks. (Poor Kelly...she is probably going to get sick of my emails asking for yarn advice!)
Tangled Yarns has an extensive array of yarns, accessories and other knitting/crochet related products.
I've read a lot about Soak, a cleaning agent suitable for all fine fibers...don't you want to take this little jar home and pop it in your laundry?
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby - lovely!
And to keep everything nicely organised..a Stitch Pixie Project Bag:
Kelly also has some gorgeous finished projects up in her Ravelry projects page. This blanket is amazing...
If you want to see all of these lovely products and more in the flesh and live in Brisbane, head into their retail store...next time I'm in Brisbane I'm definitley going in for a shop!
Studio A / 9 Chester Street
Newstead QLD 4006
Australia
Newstead QLD 4006
Australia
Tangled Yarns is offering a special discount of 10% off all Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece purchases made online until the end of April. Simply mention this blog post for your discount.
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wow! good on you. i can knit (the basics), i can't crochet to save my life. I would love to learn. thank you for the link and look forward to seeing the finished bag :)
ReplyDeleteOh no... I feel the urge to learn a new craft coming on! Every year I try something new, crocheting may have to be it this year. That yarn is gorgeous, I just want to admire those colors, and your bag looks great so far! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this beautiful shop, can't wait to have a good look around! Usually a sewer, I have caught the knitting bug big time lately - definitely think it is the cooler weather :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the dark side Toni!!!! I've gone crochet crazy at the moment and will definitely be buying some of these yarns. Thanks for the referral. cheers, Wendy. xx
ReplyDeleteWooHoo my new favourite shop!! thanks.. Jacinta B
ReplyDeleteI'm in a yarn mood today looking at crochet patterns so your post is very timely! I prefer crochet to knitting as well, I always mess up knitting.
ReplyDeleteYour crochet looks gorgeous!
That bag looks awesome Toni! So neat and I agree with the difference of using quality yarn. I find needles made from natural materials makes a big difference too. Linda x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Toni. That bag is looking FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to see it finished (in a few months ;p ) Such beautiful yarns!
ReplyDeleteooh those colour are awesome! i always have trouble finding the colours i want-i also find nicer colours are more expensive, will definately have to check out the shop! they look so juicy
ReplyDeleteWow! beautiful and I really liked your tutorial and handbag!
ReplyDeleteTangled Yarns is amazing. It is my local knitting spot and love. Am so going to miss it even I leave Brisbane at the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteGreat review Toni