Have you ever heard the word "Amigurumi" and wondered what it is?  Amigurumi is a Japanese word consisting of two parts, namely ami (編) meaning crochet or knit, and nuigurumi (ぬいぐるみ) which literally translates as "small, stuffed doll". These days, amigurumi refers to more than dolls, it can be anything from crocheted animals, crocheted food, and various other objects. Amigurumi has become so popular because it is fun! The objects are often very cute and playful. The craft is versatile and highly creative, and many people design their own objects once they have made a few amigurumi ..read more

It is not great surprise that knitting continues to be so popular! Just consider the many benefits you get from knitting: Knitting is a great for stress relief: Research has confirmed that knitting helps reduce stress and anxiety and is often described as a form of meditative practice: working your needles in a repetitive motion helps clear your mind and focus on the present moment. Knitting is such a wonderful outlet for creativity and expressing yourself! You can choose from a myriad of knitting patterns and knitting styles, and as you get more experienced, you ..read more

Entries are still open for the  2023 Crafts Expo at the Royal Canberra Show! 24 – 26 February 2023, Exhibition Park in Canberra This year’s theme is EARTH, WIND AND FIRE – download the Schedule from the Canberra Show website at https://www.canberrashow.org.au/craft and get crafting!  Entries Close:  25 January 2023 For More Information:                                                                    ..read more

With the worst of the pandemic *hopefully* behind us, it is time to take stock and consider what we have learnt. For me, what stands out is the importance of personal connections and the incredible enjoyment that comes from gardening, baking bread and creating. I wonder what changes you have made to your life? In my case, my garden is back to being productive enough to provide a lot of our fresh food. Any surplus gets frozen or canned - I love the look of my pantry these days with its jars of jam, tomatoes and other canned food, drying herbs and braided garlic, and it ..read more

International customers: We currently don't offer a flat rate for international shipping. If you are keen to order from outside of Australia and want to find out what it would likely cost to have the order shipped to you, please check international shipping costs at Australia Post before contacting us. Due to the high cost of international shipping, we need to pass on the full cost for shipping with Australia Post.  Please take into account that postage cost is based on both weight and volume. Yarn tends to be light but bulky, so you may find that your order may g ..read more

After managing to escape COVID for over two years, it has now caught up with our family. We are currently in isolation, resulting in shipping delays. Thank you for your understanding and patience ..read more

Our first delivery of Rellana Shiva sold incredibly quickly, with the cardigan kits being particularly popular. If you missed out, here is good news for you: We have more coming soon! Cardigan made with Rellana Shiva. ©Photo and Pattern: Rellana Garne Rellana Shiva is a super soft wool blend in 10ply that comes in attractive mega-balls. Perfect for shawls, jumpers and cardigans. The balls look so pretty they also makes a great gift!   Sign up to our newsletter to find out as soon as this yarn gets back into store again.  ..read more

I have been busy knitting socks with Flotte Socke Kolibri yarn - a beautiful 3-4 ply yarn that knits up quickly even on 2.5mm needles. The colour I am using is 'Rainbow' - but there are also other colours available, such as orange-mustard-lilac and blue-lilac.  Knitting socks is the perfect project for the school holidays when you may travel a bit here and there and can't always take a major knitting project with you. But a ball of Flotte Socke and a set of double pointed knitting needles fit nicely into any handbag and can be pulled out whenever there is an ..read more

It is time to get ready for the Crafts Expo at the Royal Canberra Show! Interested to showcase your creativity and your beautiful craft? The Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo Schedule is online and entries are open until 28 January. For more information go to www.canberrashow.org.au/craft email: crafts.expoincanberra@gmail.com #royal_canberra_show #canberra #knittersguild #knitting #craftsexpo #handknitting ..read more

Good news for fans of superfine Alpaca yarn - ggh Baby Alpaca Fino is back in stock, including the long elusive shade ecru. We have also added antique pink to our collection, so there is plenty to choose from. This is a particularly popular yarn - it is beautiful on its own, in combination with ggh Baby Alpaca or when used with multiple strands, which allows a gorgeous mottled effect.  ggh Baby Alpaca Fino has a recommended tension of 23-26 sts per 10cm which makes it a beautiful all-season yarn. Suitable for both knitting and crochet! We have a range of knit kits using ..read more