In the Tangled Yarn-iverse, nothing signifies spring quite so much as our first delivery of colourful soft cotton. It quite literally makes our fingers itch to cast on lacey tops, lightweight cardis and beautiful scarves and shawls to add just a splash of colour.

The third edition of Mollie Makes Home is out now, bringing you more inspiration from the homes of stylists, boutique owners and designer/makers.

Take a peek inside beautiful spaces made quirky and individual with clever styling, handmade touches, and upcycled and salvaged furniture including Jane Schouten’s Netherlands home, Beth Smith’s crafty Cheltenham digs and Karolien van de Gaer’s home full of greenery, light and vintage treasures.

What’s more, they share their favourite projects, including woven wall-hangings, patchwork pillows and crochet desk tidies.

Earlier this week, we received our first delivery of our Spring/Summer favourite, Ultra Pima from Cascade Yarns.

Ultra Pima

Blue Waters Vest by Diane Moyer {crochet}

Miami Beach Shawl by Vera Sanon {knit}

InfinityLoop Lace Circle Scarf by Accessorise by Accessorise {crochet}

Chinook Scarf by Ali Green {knit}

Crochet Vest – Cecilia Chemise by Jennifer Hansen {crochet}

Cinnie by Bonnie Marie Burns {knit}

The “Lakeshore” Women’s Tank Top by Jennifer Pionk {crochet}

Gilligan by Carol Feller {knit}

152-17 Amber by DROPS Design {crochet}

Regatta Tee by Olga Casey {knit}

Blossoming Bag by Sandra Paul {crochet}

Psst! Have a look at the cover of the latest issue of The Simple Things!

Let September surprise you. Blousey blooms are back, pouffes return to the lounge, and garlic gets gorgeous. Even the adventures are small and midweek. Culinary wonders come courtesy of plump blackberries and ripe tomatoes. There are new notepads, new trousers, and new ways to pack your lunch.

Signs of summer linger in recipes full of sunshine, holiday souvenirs and a lakeside retreat. The season is turning in The Simple Things.

Marvel at the colourful crochet playgrounds of Japanese artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam, admire the ageless appeal of Catherine Andre’s knit collections and, as the V&A announce their forthcoming Alexander McQueen retrospective, Savage Beauty, Selvedge looks at tartan as symbol, stereotype and fashion staple.

With a focus on knit, it felt natural to head to Scotland but Selvedge bypasses the mainland to meet textile designers who inhabit some of the hundreds of beautiful offshore islands.

Meg Swansen: Updating a classic – The story behind the revised edition ofKnitting Workshop.

Model Farming: Natalie Redding of Namaste Farms talks to Daryl Brower about sheep shearing, yarn making, social media, reality television and empowering women.

It is not too late to sign up to this month’s Learn To courses but you need to be quick!

Learn To Crochet

Thursdays 6pm – 8pm
18^th, 25^th September & 2^nd October

Learn To Knit
Saturdays 1pm – 3pm
20^th, 27^th September & 4^th October

Learn To Crochet
Sundays 1pm – 3pm
21^st, 28^th September & 5^th October

Learn to Knit Socks – Cuff Down {knit}

Saturdays 1pm – 3pm
4^th, 11^th & 18^th October

Market Bag {crochet}
Sunday 11am – 2pm
12^th October

You can find our full class calendar on our website.

Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes.

Please book in with via phone with the store on 07 3666 0276 or
email us[email protected]

Rachel has developed a soft spot for hats; this week she has finished this adorable Camp Hoodie Swatch Hat in Berocco Ultra Alpaca, topped with a fabulous multihued mega-pompom!

Another of our regulars, Claudia brought in two finished crochet projects to show us this week. She has framed the pretty colours of Kibou in creamy white Canopy Fingering to create a Coco Cowl that’s perfect for early spring.

The hint of sparkle in our Julien silk gives Claudia’s eponymous scarf a touch of summery glamour.

Julia combined our Canopy Fingering with yarn from her stash in this lovely shawl, the result of theCurious Collective 2014 design- and knit-a-long.

To keep her son’s violin teacher’s hands toasty when she’s playing, Anita has whipped up a pair of Et Frais fingerless mitts. The textured stitch pattern not only provides a warmer fabric, but is also great for highlighting the slight colour variation of Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock.

Anita fell for Suvi Simola’s Fold & Turn when it was first released and, despite our lack of a real winter, immediately cast on in a gorgeous neutral shade of Cascade 220 Superwash. It’s perfect for throwing on over a slouchy tee and boyfriend jeans for just a little extra warmth in the shop’s air conditioning.

With the prospect of a beachside Christmas this year, Anita has started her planning early. Her starfish, worked in Pierrot Cotton Neat, are the beginning of a beach-themed Christmas garland in turquoise, lime & ivory.

Hang on, what’s that Grandma Tree doing in there??

Earlier in the year I cast on McIntosh and, in typical fashion, churned through the raglan increases, separated for the sleeves, worked about an inch of the body … and was then promptly distracted by other projects.

I have used our Fibre Company Canopy Fingering in Orchid and Parakeet, and opted to add a more relaxed rolled stocking stitch band instead of the ribbed band and matching cuffs stipulated in the pattern.

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

Sometimes it is all about the small things – as much as we love receiving massive shipments of yarn, we also take great pleasure in the smaller, handpicked items that make our knitting & crochet more enjoyable or add that perfect finishing touch.

Another top-up from Addi has just arrived, filling some gaps we had in our Addi Turbo fixed range and adding more of the fast-selling Addi Sock Rocket Lace needles.

 It looks as though you all can’t get enough of our GEMS stitch markers! So many sizes and colours were out of stock, including everyone’s favourite, the mixed colour tins.

A much-needed delivery of buttons has hit the shelves, plus I couldn’t help adding some gorgeous new styles.

Through the store we have been lucky to meet an amazing range of creative makers, artists and talented people.

While the markers will technically fit up to a 10mm needle, we feel they are more comfortable up to an 8mm size.

So often we welcome new yarns to the store, but today we are saying goodbye to a summer favourite – Berroco Linsey.

Unfortunately the supplier has decided to discontinue Linsey, so the stock we have is the last we will be able to get.

Last year, Rachel usedLinsey to whip up one of my favourite projects, a Solid Granny Square Bottom Bag.

We all loved it so much that we have put together a selection of Yarn Packs of our favourite colour combinations.

With our Spring KAL kicking off this week, there has been more starting than finishing this week!

Keep an eye out for more new FOs next time.

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the very talented Ellie Beck for our first loom weaving workshop.

Loom weaving is experiencing a well-deserved spot in the current crafts limelight.

Come along and learn this wonderfully addictive craft, and make your own wall hanging artwork. Using botanically dyed yarns, handspun wools, metallic threads, vintage fabrics and other found materials, you’ll be guided to create a piece that celebrates your creative self.

In this workshop we will look at traditional stitches and techniques used in a modern way. Ellie will help you tap into your own creative voice and share her stories of conversing with materials to create your own unique work of art, rather than copying the trends.

You’ll go home with:

• your own Australian-made wooden weaving loom

• wooden weaving needles

• a pair of sweet embroidery scissors

• yarn to finish your weaving piece

• instruction booklet

Ellie will have an assortment of yarns and materials to use, including her own plant-dyed yarns, homespun wool, silken and metallic threads, and special vintage fabrics as well as op-shopped yarns. These textures and colours will light creative fires for you and inspire amazing pieces of woven work and interesting conversations.

WHEN: 12:30-4pm, Saturday 20^th September

As the class is limited to eight participants, bookings are absolutely essential.
Unfortunately there will be no refunds for this workshop.

Book via Ellie’s website Deadwood Creative

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

We’re thrilled to see that there has already been a lot of interest in our Springtime KAL / CAL! There has been a lot of chatter online and in-store, with suggestions and project planning aplenty.

We have a pretty relaxed approach to -alongs here at Tangled Yarns. We want to make sure that anyone who wants to can join us, without worrying that the chosen pattern is not quite their thing or exceeds their comfort level, or that they are going to be rushed to finish in time (most of us here are working mums, so we know how hard it can be to squeeze time in for our passion!)

So simply pick a springtime cardi or top that takes your fancy, choose a yarn and cast on! You can, of course, use stash yarn but only projects that use yarn purchased at Tangled Yarns will be eligible for the prize draw on completion of the KAL / CAL.

We’ve started a thread in our Rav group for participants to discuss their intended projects and possible yarns / yarn substitutions, and to share WIP pictures. All of us here at TY will be popping in regularly, and will do our best to answer any questions you might have.

Some of our regulars have already been active on the thread and via email, with a few more fantastic suggestions for springtime projects:

Touch the Sky by Elena Nodel {knit}

Whispers by Veera Välimäki {knit}

Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu {knit}

Flowery See-through V-neck by RichMore Designs {crochet}

… a hint of summer by Isabel Kraemer {knit}

Summer Haze by Simone Kereit {knit}

(Seems like a bit of a knit bias there – we’ll be anxious to see what crochet projects pop up in the thread!!)

Officially the KAL / CAL starts on 1 September and will run throughout Spring, but you can join us at any time.

Those participants who finish and post a photo of their FO in our Rav thread before midnight on 30 November will go into the running (via random number generator) for a fabulous magazine pack.

Few things are more gorgeous than the transition from summer to
autumn, especially for us knitters and crocheters.

Pom Pom issue 10 reflects the spectacular colours of autumn, while paying homage to the folk traditions that inspire us every day.

This issue features nine patterns including three sweaters, a shawl, scarf, mittens, cowl and socks.

A new delivery of Naturally Soft Merino has just arrived from MillaMia!

With a palette of colours ranging from the soft & subtle through to the bright & cheery there is a shade for everyone.

Being a sport weight / 5ply yarn means that Naturally Soft Merino is an idea yarn for lighter weight projects through Spring.

Abbee by Jessica McDowell {crochet}

Auri by Hilary Smith Callis {knit}

Maggie by Karen Borrel {knit}

Solid Granny Square + 3 Variations by Cherrym Klimbim {crochet}

Joy Horse by Bonne Wol {knit}

Convince Me Vest by Bebe Thomas {knit}

The new issue of Reloved is on sale now!

Learn how to make the most of wine and fruit crates this month, plus a feature with specialists Baxter and Snow – recycled wooden wine boxes, alongside quilting techniques, button projects, upcycled fashion and kitchen updates.

We’ve got the wonderful Kirstie Allsopp and Superscrimpers’ Nicolette Lafonseca, advice from Clare from Create a Craft Business, furniture ideas from Debbie at Beautifully Boho and top tips on upcycled vintage pillowcases from Vicky at The Owl and the Accordion.

Our first delivery of Summer yarns from Pierrot Yarns has just arrived – Cotton Neat.

A heavier weight cotton in 24 stunning colours, Cotton Neat is perfect for all your homewares projects like washcloths, market bags and tableware.

Rika’s College Tote Bag by Hannah Daley {crochet}

Little Facecloths by Oombawka Design {crochet}

The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsha {knit}

Emily Placemats by Henna Huczkowski {crochet}

Mug Hug by Rebecca Gunderson {knit}

Dreaming of Granny Wall Hanging by Erin Black {crochet}

All Washed Up by Jill Arnusch {knit}

The 2014 holiday issue of Interweave Knits Gifts offers the usual collection of delightful quick knits and artful accessories.

His and hers hat variations, a children’s tea party, holiday decor, and loads of accessories – shawls, socks, hats, mitts, cowls, and more – fill out the patterns, while technique articles focus on unusual colourwork methods.

Get in the giving mood with these 34 exciting projects.

Surprisingly, I have been reasonably monogamous and have been almost exclusively knitting one project this month, Benton by Julie Hoover in Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine.

I was after a boxy shaped sweater and as soon as I spotted Benton I knew that was the one (ok….it was the stripes that got me in!)

The Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine was lovely to work with and the fabric is light, loose and lovely to wear – even with the weather starting to warm up.

Just in time for the warmer weather, Liz has finished a striking Arianna in Ella Rae Lace Merino. This will be just gorgeous for topping many an outfit during Spring.

Derrin has been busily knitting socks, finishing two lovely pairs in our Crazy Zauberball.

First up, a pair of her own design and secondly a pair of Very Vanilla Socks.

In spite of winter’s last fierce gasp, we’ve been dreaming of spring – beginning to order our lighter weight cottons, browsing spring-inspired patterns and digging out some WIPs that have been languishing in our knitting baskets since the temperatures dropped.

There have been requests through our Ravelry Group and in store for another KAL / CAL.

As we’re very fond of a lightweight cardi to throw on over our summer dresses or a pretty top to go over linen pants, we thought that might be a good project for a Tangled Yarns Spring KAL / CAL.

We’ve put together a few pattern suggestions that have caught our eyes over the past weeks and months, but we’d love you to email us with any others you might have noticed.

We’ll publish your suggestions next week.

Surry Hills by Maria Magnusson {knit}

Jordan – sleeveless pineapple top by Vicky Chan {crochet}

Endearment by Hanna Maciejewska {knit}

SpliTTop by La Maison Rililie {knit}

Garden Party Sweater by Marlaina “Marly” Bird {crochet}

Tarry by Jennifer Dassau {knit}

Sardinia by Marie Wallin {crochet}

Low Tide Cardigan by tincanknits {knit}

Hepatica Cardigan by Rita C Taylor {crochet}

Grisaille by Elizabeth Helmich {knit}

Cadha by Caroline Murphy {crochet}

Milena by Ewa Durasiewicz {knit}

A much needed top up from Addi has arrived and our shelves are restocked with a wide selection of Addi Turbo fixed circular needles (30cm through to 100cm length), Sock Rocket needles (100cm and 120cm lengths), and the popular Click System Sets & individual tips / cords.

Our collection of yarns from The Fibre Company would have to be up there as one of the most popular ranges we carry.

Dreaming of some spring projects, we have replenished three of our lighter weight Fibre Company yarns.

Meadow

Freefall by Anne Hanson {knit}

Shawl of the Moirae by Lisa Naskrent {crochet}

Waterfall by Meghan Fernandes {knit}

In The Shade Top by Elena Fedotova {crochet}

Boo Humbug by Boo Knits {knit}

Ada – Lacy Shells Top by Vicky Chan {crochet}

Canopy Fingering

Unruly by Linda Wilgus {knit}

Malinka by Lesley Packel {crochet}

Antarktis by Janina Kallio {knit}

Liala by Marie Wallin {crochet}

Beulah Cardigan by Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark {knit}

Laura by Lily Go {crochet}

Aranami Shawl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian {knit}

Pink Circles by Muraka Mari {crochet}

Road to China Light

Belcarra Cardigan by Robyn Chachula {crochet}

Buttonwillow Wrap by Rosemary (Romi) Hill {knit}

Breda’s Cowl by Maura Kirk {crochet}

Echoes of Color by Joji Locatelli {knit}

Drifting by Cecily Glowik McDonald {knit}

Maureen has been making the most of the cold and dreary weather over the past few days, finishing two of her winter projects which I’m sure will keep her warm when she heads to Europe in November!

First up is Winter Trails hat by Alana Dakos in our Berroco Ultra Alpaca.
(This project languished for so long as Maureen had to work out where she was at in the pattern!)

Smitten by her first, she turned out another Simple Sprinkles, also in Berroco Ultra Alpaca.

Kim has just finished another stunning shawl, You’re Beautiful in Ella Rae Lace Merino. I can’t wait until our next colourful shipment of Ella Rae Lace Merino hits the store; it is such a lovely yarn to work with and a great weight for the coming seasons.

After seeing all of the amazing shawls that Kim knits, her son requested something for him. These socks are in our Zauberball and the pattern is Derrin’s, Learn to Knit Socks Class Project.

After a few false starts with the cast on (loooooong cast on, laceweight yarn….eek!), Liz won the battle and finished this beautiful Baya by Mindy Wilkes in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock and Cashsilk Lace.

Also off the needles for Liz (another of her holiday trip finished projects) is the bright and zingy Ashburn by Melanie Berg.

Anita fell in love with Armande when she first saw it and thought it was a perfect match for the sunny yellow Ultra Alpaca that she’d been eyeing. It’s finally come together as a lovely slouchy cardi, just perfect for these final days of winter.

This weekend is the Valley Fiesta, so don’t forget to check out possible road closures if you’re heading in to see us!

Another week has flown by and we find ourselves at Newsletter Friday once again!

We have new inspiration to share with several hot off the press magazines plus deliveries of yarn & needles.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

The Fall issue of Interweave Knits packs in a lot of knitting – cables, collars, pockets, textures, colourwork, lace and more!

In rustic tweeds and luxe blends, a nod to menswear throughout the collection makes for sporty outerwear and tailored classics.

Learn about fisherman’s rib, Clara Parkes’ new yarn company, and more.

The little things stay with us too; that brilliant pair of flip-flops we wore every day, having the time to watch a bee gather nectar or a spider weave a web.

After several Learn To Courses over the last few weeks we were in desperate need of a Knit Pro top up.

New stock has now arrived, including stock of our Karbonz fixed circular needles and our full range of interchangeable tips and cables.

Issue 43 of Mollie Makes has arrived in all its groovy glory!

Topping the craft chart this month while keeping our desks spick and span are The Mollies. Plug in to their making melodies and whip up our brand new trends projects including watermelon heels and party pineapple stirrers.

Our pick of the props is Debee Ruiz’s yarn tassels, so versatile we’ve found four ways to spruce up everything from photographs to gift wrapping with ’em. More yarn projects include the crochet fedora, chuck-it-all-in crochet clutch and crochet cherries.

We also meet expert weaver, Maryanne Moodie who tells us more about her yarn of choice and the creative process behind her woven wall hangings. While swooning over the breathtaking textures, try the technique and upcycle your chair with a woven seat by April Rhodes.

Other projects include: a quilted board game, hand-printed pennant flags, and leather luggage tags for your summer adventures.

Our final winter delivery from Cascade has just walked through the door.

This delivery includes many of our most popular colours that have long been on back order. We will be processing and clearing as many backorders as possible; however Cascade has advised that a few colours are still on the way from the mill and should arrive in the coming weeks.

It’s packed with 28 sunny makes, including top designer Kat Goldin’s beautiful, vintage-style cardi in a golden mustard shade – fantastic. Learn how to make Solomon’s Knot stitches, give colourwork a go and make a gorgeous Tunisian crochet shopping bag.

In the mood for something sweet? Hook a tasty doughnut pincushion, and let your pins form the sugary sprinkles. There’s a pair of adorable baby sandals to stitch, too, and you can makeover a little one’s room in a jiffy with our collection of oh-so-pretty patchwork pentagon makes.

We’re making the most of the sunshine this month, turning our garden into a crafty paradise with colourful crochet cushions, plant hangers, tiles and more, all inspired by Morocco. Plus, there’s a length of playful ice cream bunting to hang outside and a delicate motif that’s just perfect for handmade table linen.

Lucy from Attic24 waxes lyrical about vibrant crochet mandalas as she gears up for this year’s Yarndale festival, we find out how a community came together to crochet their city, and we learn more about Sarah Hatton’s passion for crochet and her excitement for the Handmade Fair in September.

Plus, make sure you don’t miss our super cute amigurumi dinosaur duo, retro cushion project and free owl key ring kit. Get stitching.

The last of our upcoming workshops for August!

Morten workshop {crochet}

Sunday 31^st August
11am – 2pm
$45 per person plus supplies

Basic introduction to reading both written and charted crochet instructions, shaping and finishing.

Intermediate/advanced level

A new round of Learn To courses begin next week – if you’re keen to pick up the hook or needles, there are still places available!

Learn To Knit

$75 per person plus supplies (3 weeks @ $25 / week)

Wednesdays 20^th, 27^th August & 3^rd September 12 noon – 2pm

Thursdays 21^st, 28^th August & 4^th September 6pm – 8pm

Sundays 24^th, 31^st August & 7^th September 1pm – 3pm

Basic introduction to knitting.

Beginner level

Learn To Crochet

$75 per person plus supplies (3 weeks @ $25 / week)

Saturdays 23^rd, 30^th August & 6^th September 1pm – 3pm

Finally, in addition to our regular technical support classes,
we are running an additional session with Derrin next Saturday.

Tech Support Session {Knit & Crochet}
Saturday 23^rd August
1pm – 3pm
$25 per person plus supplies

Intermediate level

You can find our full class calendar on our website.

Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes.

Please book in with via phone with the store on 07 3666 0276 or email us [email protected]

Gae has just finished a stunning Chadwick by Stephen West in a some stash yarn from Canada and our Fibre Company Canopy Fingering.

I love this colour combo!

Maureen has three stunning projects to share with us this week. Her needles really must fly….

Pebble Beach Shawlette by Helen Stewart in some stash Malabrigo Sock.

Camilla Shawl by Gina House in our Fibre Company Canopy Fingering.

Elise One Ball Scarfette in Berroco Ultra Alpaca.

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

August is always a funny time of year in Brisbane with the promise of a season change in the air.

Even though it has been warmer this week, we will no doubt have that final cold snap accompanied by the blustery winds, just in time for the Ekka next week.

As winter draws to an end, we are super busy behind the scenes organising the season change at Tangled Yarns – ordering new spring yarns plus planning a new round of classes and workshops.

The shop has been buzzing this week!

We have had a mixture of classes, workshops, shopping, knitting, crochet plus we were lucky enough to have a visit from two lovely designers – Helen Stewart from Curious Handmade and Deanne Ramsay from Addydae Designs.

We have received not one, but two deliveries of Biggan Design DK Merino this week!

Biggan Design DK Merino

Quail Run by Taiga Hilliard Designs {knit}

Quick Classy Cowl by Daina Mickus {crochet}

Zephyr by Allison Britt {knit}

Floreal Dreams by Deanne Ramsay {crochet}

Georgie Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart {knit}

Happy Harlequin Blanket by Susan Carlson {crochet}

Mixed Wave Cowl by Sybil R {knit}

Voyages Beanie by Shara Lambeth {crochet}

Men’s Socks for Giving Away by Purl Soho {knit}

Skyping Beanie by Halldora J {knit}

When we first launched the super squishy MillaMia back in April this year, I immediately knew that it would be ideal for the sister pattern toLittle Set of Stripes.

 

Little Set of Dots – a set of baby hats that all share a sweet dotty theme.

Our current Class Calendar will come to an end towards the end of August. In the next few weeks, we’ll be releasing the next round of classes for September and October, so if there is anything that you would love to see on the schedule please let us know!

Rounding off August we have a selection of Tech Support Sessions, Learn To Knit / Crochet Courses and Workshops.

Entrelac workshop {knit}

Saturday 16^th August
12noon – 3pm
$45 per person plus supplies

This workshop provides an introduction to the technique of entrelac, which enables knitters to create interconnected squares. Combined with the long colour changes of our Noro yarns, you can create a masterpiece of texture and colour.

Intermediate level

Blooming flower workshop {crochet}

Sunday 17^th August
11am – 2pm
$45 per person plus supplies

The Blooming Flower workshop provides an introduction to three-dimensional crochet by working this delightful multi-layered flower cushion.

Intermediate level

Tech Support Session {Knit & Crochet}
Saturday 23^rd August
1pm – 3pm
$25 per person plus supplies

Intermediate level

September Stole workshop {knit}

Saturday 30^th August
12noon – 3pm
$45 per person plus supplies

Take on the challenge of knitting this beautiful laceweight stole!

Intermediate/advanced level

Moreton workshop {crochet}

Sunday 31^st August
11am – 2pm
$45 per person plus supplies

Basic introduction to reading both written and charted crochet instructions, shaping and finishing.

Intermediate/advanced level

Learn To Knit

$75 per person plus supplies (3 weeks @ $25 / week)

Wednesdays 20^th, 27^th August & 3^rd September 12 noon – 2pm

Thursdays 21^st, 28^th August & 4^th September 6pm – 8pm

Sundays 24^th, 31^st August & 7^th September 1pm – 3pm

Basic introduction to knitting.

Beginner level

Learn To Crochet

$75 per person plus supplies (3 weeks @ $25 / week)

Saturdays 23^rd, 30^th August & 6^th September 1pm – 3pm

Beginner level

You can find our full class calendar on our website.

Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes and workshops.

Please book in with via phone with the store on 07 3666 0276
or email us [email protected]

Julia popped in late this week with a beautiful Pebble Beach Shawlette, knitted up in our deliciously soft Road To China Light.

Rachel has been loving our Fibre Company yarns. Her latest masterpiece is this gorgeous Pei, worked in two shades of Acadia.

Tangled Yarns will be closed for the People’s Day public holiday
on Wednesday 13^th August.

Our online store will be trading as usual, with all orders sent out on Thursday.

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

The other day I saw blossom on a jacaranda – a sure sign that spring is in the air. And while I felt a tingle of anticipation for all the lovely lightweight springtime knitting and crocheting to come, there was also a twinge of disappointment that this year’s winter has been so brief.

Surely it’s not only me who is still hoping for a few cold days during August?

More and more, my thoughts are turning to which yarns to stock for the spring and summer months. From this month, we’ll start pulling back on ordering our heavier weight yarns in preparation for our spring stock, so now’s the time to stock up if you still have some cold-weather knitting and crocheting planned!

Enchanted Knits will charm every knitter with 27 magical projects inspired by your favourite fairy tales.

Ordinary in the Extraordinary:Anyone can be enchanted by an encounter with magic – an innocent child, a noble passerby, a daring knitter.

Sinister:A spine-tingling tale, a scaly creature, a jealous interloper – the stuff of sleepless nights.

The Classics:Stories passed down through the ages, as familiar as old friends (or fears), honed like knitting needles.

Nature’s Magic:The gleaming moon, a glowering tree, a furtive fox – the earthly sources of fairy stories.

Earlier this week we were thrilled to received several heavy boxes from the lovely Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting.

As long-time fans of Alana’s designs we couldn’t resist stocking up on her latest books – Botanical Knits & Botanical Knits 2.

The Botanical Knits books incorporate the natural beauty of plant life into 12 elegant garments and accessories.


Botanical Knits, the first book in the series, includes four sweaters for every occasion, a stylish cloche, a matching pair of textured socks and mittens, and an elegant leaf-bordered wrap.

In the follow-up collection, Botanical Knits 2, travelling cables, organic textured stitches, and lacy stitch patterns make a reappearance. Each botanically inspired piece offers charted and written pattern instructions that are easy to follow and fun to knit.

A box full of wildly inspirational colour arrived late this week! We’ve topped up in our popular Zauberball, perfect for stripey socks, colourful scarves and, of course, teapot cosies!

Shetland Ruffles by Kieran Foley {knit}

Boteh Scarf by Kathy Merrick {crochet}

Vertizontal by General Hogbuffer {knit}

Crocheted Lace Triangular Shawl by Lisa Gentry {crochet}

Cars on Lombard by Ursa Major Knits {knit}

Schultertuch / Dreieckstuch by Orchideeflower {crochet}

Circle Socks by Anne Campbell {knit}

Comet by Tanja Osswald {crochet}

Stripetastic by Susan Ashford {knit}

“Sun-squares” neck warmer by Virkpia – Pia Lindén

Wraptor by Jeny Staiman {knit}

Crocheted Ruffled Scarf by Lila Agnew {crochet}

Sectores Scarf by Bex Hopkins {knit}

59 Folklore

This issue of Selvedge tells a tale of colourful, patterned textiles. We visit Mexico where the rebozo represents both function and beauty.

With British Folk Art coming to Tate Britain, we find out how this type of art stretches traditional definitions and offers new types of creativity. Our articles on Peggy Angus, and Lesley Jackson’s survey of the history of block printing, show how fresh and modern patterns from the 50s still look.

And for stories of folk-inspired fashion, turn to the work of Stella Jean and Susanne Bisovsky whose glorious collections draw on a diverse ranges of people and places.

A small shipment of our heavier Cascade yarns arrived this week, comprising primarily customer orders plus top-ups of some popular colours.

Our final orders for the heavier weight yarns from Cascade will be going in over the next few weeks, and then our attention will turn to some lovely spring yarns!

It’s an exciting issue as the Reloved team present their Budget Special – complete with a beautiful set of fabric-covered buttons.

Bookings for our next round of Learn To Courses have been flowing in plus the last of our winter workshops are coming up soon!

Several workshops have a few places left but be sure to book fast.

Blooming flower workshop

Sunday 17^th August
11am – 2pm
$45 per person plus supplies
Intermediate level

The Blooming Flower workshop provides an introduction to three-dimensional crochet by working this delightful multi-layered flower cushion.

Entrelac workshop

Saturday 16^th August
12noon – 3pm
$45 per person plus supplies
Intermediate level

This workshop provides an introduction to the technique of entrelac, which enables knitters to create interconnected squares. Combined with the long colour changes of our Noro yarns, you can create a masterpiece of texture and colour.

September Stole workshop

Saturday 30^th August
12noon – 3pm
$45 per person plus supplies
Intermediate/advanced level

Take on the challenge of knitting this beautiful laceweight stole!

You can find our full class calendar on our website.

Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes.

Please book in with via phone with the store on 07 3666 0276 or email us [email protected]

Rachel has been busy with some gift knitting, fresh off the needles –Bring It On Baby Blanket by Anna & Heidi Pickles in a stunning selection of colours from our Cascade 128 Superwash Chunky collection.



Continuing to build her accessories stash for an upcoming move to a colder climate, Rachel has also finished two great cowls.

Simple Sprinkle by Veera Valmaki in some natural tones of our Fibre Company Acadia.

(oops…I was supposed to be knitting along with Maureen and Rachel, best I get cracking on my project!)

Plus a super squishy Clary Cowl by Sara Gresbach in our luscious Fibre Company Organik. Finished off with one of my favourite buttons!

Back when we first pre-ordered our Botanical Knit 2 books Anita was taken by the Life Cycle pattern. She couldn’t wait to cast it on in our Noro Shiro and what perfect timing – it was finished this week, just as our shipment of books arrived!

Our lovely Derrin has had her hook flying and recently whipped up this beautiful Augusta Shawl by Andrea Mules in our Zauberball.

This isn’t the first time that Derrin has crochet Augusta, just goes to show you how you can achieve a vastly different look from the same pattern by simply changing the yarn.

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

We are fast approaching the end of July, with the traditional wild winter winds of August yet to arrive!

My needles and hooks are busy trying to squeeze out some last-minute woollies to combat the remaining weeks of winter but I must admit my mind is already starting to think about Spring.

As always at Tangled Yarns, we plan our season changes with great excitement, gradually slowing the heavier weight yarn deliveries during August and beginning to launch lighter weight Spring lines over September.

If you still have some wnter projects in your queue, now is the time to stock up on those yarns before they run out the door!

Our favourite sport weight / 5ply yarn, Milla Mia, is back with an expolosion of colour!

Naturally Soft Merino

Kudzu Shawl by Rachel Henry {knit}

Boho Stars by Sandra Paul {crochet}

Kina by Muriela {knit}

Crochet Ajour Shawl by A la Sascha {crochet}

Wee Envelope by Ysolda Teague {knit}

CrochetFlowerNecklace #2 by ChabeGS {crochet}

Forza Scarf by Laura Nelkin {knit}

 With three Learn to Crochet courses starting this week, we have stocked up on our popular Clover hooks in all sizes.

Both our Clover Soft Touch & Clover Amour have been replenished.

Biggan’s bright palette is as popular as ever, with the shelves emptying almost more quickly than we can restock them!

Luckily we have received a new shipment this week, and our shelves are burgeoning with colour once more.

DK Merino

Everyday Boots by Mellony Bester {crochet}

Amaro by Thea Colman {knit}

Sunday Shawl by The Little Bee ~ Alia Bland {crochet}

Batman Peysa / Batman Sweater by Lilja Sigurðadóttir {knit}

Call The Midwife Inspired Baby Blanket by Little Monkeys Crochet {crochet}

Belle Isle by Heidi Atwood-Reeves {knit}

Bubblegum Shawl by ACCROchet {crochet}

Neato by JumperCablesKnitting {knit}

Ruby Hexagon Blanket by Nova Seal {crochet}

Pinkyotto Sweater by Boadicea Binnerts {knit}

Why does a nice tweedy yarn seem so much cosier?

Silkroad Aran Tweed

Munin & Hugin by Blackbird McKinsey {knit}

Woodland Slouchy by Marken of The Hat & I {crochet}

Clear Lines Pullover by Ela Torrente {knit}

Mini Rings of Change by Frank O’Randle {crochet}

Adams Multi Way Wrap by Alicia Plummer {knit}

Eloise Cowl Capelet by Diane Serviss {crochet}

157-37Autumn Stroll by DROPS Design {knit}

Ally Scarf by Sincerely Pam {crochet}

Calluna by Annis Cordy {knit}

Silkroad DK Tweed

Sprig Cloche by Alana Dakos {knit}

Carmine Cropped Cardi by Robyn Chachula {crochet}

Ashore by Laura Aylor {knit}

Glaucus Shawl by Benjamin Krudwig {crochet}

Umberto by Sarah Ronchetti {knit}

Ziggety Scarf by Laurinda Reddig {crochet}

Muriwai by Paula Henley {knit}

This week saw the commencement of a new round of Learn To courses, including our new Wednesday daytime course.

If you missed out this time, don’t forget we have another round of courses beginning next month. So far there are still plenty of spots, but they are filling fast!

For those looking for a little more of a challenge, we have lots of exciting workshops planned over the winter months!

Blooming flower workshop

Sunday 17^th August
11am – 2pm
$45 per person plus supplies
Intermediate level

The Blooming Flower workshop provides an introduction to three-dimensional crochet by working this delightful multi-layered flower cushion.

Entrelac workshop

Saturday 16^th August
12noon – 3pm
$45 per person plus supplies
Intermediate level

This workshop provides an introduction to the technique of entrelac, which enables knitters to create interconnected squares. Combined with the long colour changes of our Noro yarns, you can create a masterpiece of texture and colour.

September Stole workshop

Saturday 30^th August
12noon – 3pm
$45 per person plus supplies
Intermediate/advanced level

Take on the challenge of knitting this beautiful laceweight stole!

You can find our full class calendar on our website.

Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes.

Please book in with via phone with the store on 07 3666 0276 or email us [email protected]

There’s a lucky baby out there! Simone has used the softest Berroco Ultra Alpaca for a classic version of In Threes: A Baby Cardigan, finished with the sweetest butterfly buttons.

She also knitted this lacy Welcome Baby Blanket in a lovely neutral shade of Cascade Ultra Pima.

Maureen has knitted up the perfect antidote to cold hands – Part Deux Mitts in scrummy soft MillaMia.

Quite a few of us were taken with Veera Välimäki’s Simple Sprinkle, but Maureen has finished hers before some of us have even cast on!! She used five shades of our Acadia to create her multidirectional stripey cowl.

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

With the little people back at school, we’ve been picking up temporarily set-aside projects and thinking about what else needs to “fall” onto our needles and hooks.

Luckily we’re not alone. Lots of our customers have been in this week, picking up supplies and planning new projects.

And with a new round of ‘Learn To’ courses starting next week, there are a whole new crop of knitters and crocheters about to catch the bug!

Another welcome delivery from Cascade has plumped our shelves with lovely yarns in all shades of the rainbow (and a few more besides).

Socks are always a popular project when the mercury drops, and we’ve received a much-needed injection of sock yarn to keep your toes cosy.

Several of our other Cascade yarns have also been replenished.

220 Superwash Worsted

Child’s Classic Raglan Pullover by Jane Richmond {knit}

Berruti by Wendy Neal {knit}

Fiorella by Deanne Ramsay {crochet}

Hudson Bay Inspired Crib Blanket by Purl Soho {knit}

Fallen Leaves Slouch Hat by Tamara Kelly {crochet}

Crochet a Slouchy Beanie by Olivia Kent {crochet}

Fisherman’s Farrow Rib by Lara Schmidt {knit}

Braided Crocheted Scarf by Kristi VerHage {crochet}

Hip To Be Square Blanket by Jennifer Braico {knit}

Relativity by Melissa Schaschwary {knit}

Bristol’s Cowl by Bristol Ivy {knit}

Giant Giant Granny Square Blanket by Purl Soho {crochet}

Heritage Sock & Heritage Paints

Socks on a Plane by Laura Lnneman {knit}

Persian Dreams by Jenise Reid {knit}

Skinny Winnie by Jeanette Sloan {crochet}

Groovy Socks by Caroline Hegwer {knit}

Sideways Pebble Shawl by A la Sascha {crochet}

Love Letter by Hayley Wynne {knit}

Clear your craft tables, Mollie Makers – issue 42 has arrived!

Mollie Makes 42 calls for tea time treats with a bloomin’ lovely knitted tea cosy tutorial, bespoke bunting, three FREE gifts and more.

Dip into the selection of DIYs, tutes and project ideas starting with a show-stopping knitted tea cosy pattern.

Mollie Makes 42 includes a mini booklet filled with eight pompom fashion and home DIYs. Don’t forget your free drawstring pouch kit! Embroider and sew Jenny’s exclusive Sublime Stitching anchor motif into a coastal-cool keepsake.

Also in Mollie Makes 42 rediscover the art of marbling. Yes, it’s back and it comes with a twist.

And what better way to transport your crochet and knitting projects than in a crisp, handmade backpack. There is a full tutorial on how to make a backpack that’ll outshine what’s available on the high street.

Other projects in Mollie Makes 42 include a gold leather and neon pompom necklace; caravan-shaped cushions for happy campers; crochet rattles for tiny tikes and more.

Enjoy the issue!

The Craft Yarn Council has collected scientific evidence that shows what we’ve always believed is true: knitting, crochet and other needlecrafts can help keep you healthy – and sane.

Meet dyer extraordinaire Laura Bryant, founder of Prism Yarn, on the eve of the company’s thirtieth anniversary.

Plus how a fifteen-year correspondence helped preserve Scottish kilt-hose patterns for future generations, and choosing a hood shape that will flatter you and your pattern of choice.

You’ll hear the sound of The Simple Things.

Don’t miss Simply Crochet issue 20, with beachy makes for your home, a retro-style bikini, kitty creations for luxe travelling, and an exclusive blanket by Nicki Trench. You’ll also find Joanne Scrace’s cardi in yummy hand-dyed yarns, a beautiful sun hat, Emma Varnam’s beach hut and more.

Before you set off, stock up on the essentials – hook a sun hat, a stripy sunglasses case and a collection of pretty kitty travel accessories. Heading to a festival? Catch guest columnist Matthew Spiers’s musings on festival crochet must-dos.

Bring a bit of the beach inside with Emma Varnam’s wonderful beach hut doorstop, or decorate your home with pretty shell makes. There’s a 1940s-inspired nautical bikini to be made, too, and this month’s vintage find is a gorgeous bit of swimwear.

If you’re not sure what to hook while you’re away, check out Lucy from Attic 24’s guide to exactly that. Then why not get started on Nicki Trench’s exclusive summer blanket, a light and lacy scarf, or a cute radish brooch?

And that’s not all. Learn about amigurumi from the experts, tackle Tunisian crochet, and indulge in gorgeous hand-dyed yarn to make Joanne Scrace’s beautiful cardigan. Plus, read about record-breaking crochet, make pretty party chains, a Frank & Olive dress and more.

After being almost totally wiped out of Noro over recent weeks, we breathed a sigh of relief when we received a huge delivery, full of the colour that Noro is so well known for.

Taiyo

Snowdrop Shawl by Anastacia Zittel {crochet}

Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan {knit}

Mustard Scarf by Jane Richmond {knit}

Sundae Slouch Hat by Erica Jackofsky {knit}

After another three extremely busy weeks of classes and workshops we are having a small breather with a ‘rest week’ this week before starting a new round of Learn To courses, including our new Wednesday morning class.

Learn To Crochet

Wednesdays 12noon – 2pm
23/07, 30/07 & 06/08
or
Thursdays 6pm – 8pm
24/07, 31/07 & 07/08
or
Sundays 1pm – 3pm
27/07, 03/08 & 10/08


This is a beginner’s course where we introduce you to all the basics of crochet – how to chain, double crochet, treble crochet, increase, decrease and how to read a simple pattern.

Cost

$75.00 per person
(3 week course)
plus supplies
(available to purchase in store)

Requirements
Please note that this is a beginner’s course.
No prior experience is necessary.

Supplies
100g of DK / 8ply
or
100g of worsted / 10ply cotton yarn
(smooth, no novelty, as you need to see your stitches)

4.00mm or 4.5mm hook
(depending on your selected yarn and your gauge)
wool darning needle
scissors

The shop will be full of colour this Sunday with our booked-out Entrelac Workshop. If you missed out this time, we have another scheduled for Saturday 16^thAugust.

Saturday 16^th August ~ Entrelac Scarf (Knit)

Intermediate Level: must have competent knitting skills (cast on, knit, purl)

Cold feet?
Our Toe Up Socks course starts next Sunday 27^th July.

Sunday 27^th July, 3^rd & 10^th August ~ Toe-Up Socks(Knit)

Basic introduction to the technique of sock knitting from the toe-up.

Intermediate / Advanced Level: must have competent knitting skills (cast on, knit, purl, increasing) and be comfortable knitting small diameters in the round (using DPNs, magic loop or 2 circulars)

For our crochet enthusiasts we are taking flowers global with two vibrant workshops – Japanese Flowers & African Flowers!

Saturday 2^nd August ~ Japanese Flower (Crochet)

Basic introduction to crocheted motifs and joining as you go.

Intermediate Level: must have a confident level of basic crochet skills (chain, double, treble)

Thursday 7^th August ~ African Flower / Hexagons (Crochet)

Basic introduction to crocheted motif, joining motifs in mattress stitch or as you go.

Intermediate Level: Must have a confident level of basic crochet skills (chain, double, treble)

(Please note – students must purchase patterns from the designers Ravelry stores prior to each workshop)

You can find our full class calendar on our website.

Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes.

Please book in with via phone with the store on 07 3666 0276 or email us [email protected]

It’s been a busy week for finishing and we’ve got quite a variety of projects to show off!

Bryn finished the cutest little Bunny Girl in a DottyDress, shown chilling out on our front table.

I won’t be showing this to my girls!

Apparently Bunny has a wardrobe of beautiful new dresses already on the needles…

Alice finished the beautiful Messaline in soft pink MillaMia to keep her daughter warm at ballet class.

She must be the sweetest little ballerina there, particularly when she teams it with adorable stripey Legwarmies in MillaMia and Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby, knitted by Grandma Kim.

Roslyn finished two lovely shawls this week – first up, Hitchhiker in Zauberball. We haven’t had this colour since last year but, after seeing it worked up, I feel we’re going to have to order some more!

Ros is also the first of our Mystery Knitalong participants to show off her finished Beltane Shawl, knitted in The Fibre Company’s Meadow.

Seeing her finished shawl makes me even more eager to finish my own!

Maureen has three projects to share with us this week!

Maureen had tried using her Acadia in Granite on a different project, which hadn’t worked out. But when we got our new colour, Strawberry, inspiration hit – the two colours are a striking combination in the Quaking Aspen Shawl.

With the chilly weather, a nice warm cardi always comes in handy. Maureen finished her aYellow Brick Road Cardi in a warm golden shade of Cascade 220 Worsted.

But it’s the details that enchant – a lacy yoke, welted cuffs and oh, those buttons!

Maureen used two colours of Malabrigo Sock from her stash in these lovely girly mitts, a test knit for designer Marlaina “Marly” Bird.

We haven’t seen Carmen in a while, but she popped in last night to show us her Malou by Wollwek – simone eich in Crazy Zauberball.




As for me, I’ve finished two projects this week. I couldn’t go past our new Kibou to crochet a lovely light Fantasm.

I also finished Looped Loop in Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light to keep my mum warm on her upcoming trip to Adelaide.

Inspiring your passion

Kelly

Brrr! Someone told me that the past couple of days have been Brisbane’s coldest in several years, and I can certainly believe it. It’s been positively icy!

It’s great weather for knitting and crocheting though and we have been struggling to keep the yarn on our shelves. It is flying out the door faster than we can order it.

We’ll be extra happy to see some more of our yarn orders arrive next week.

After a small hiatus, we finally have our Royal ball winders back in stock.

We’ve also received a shipment of timber tabletop swifts. Beautifully crafted from birch, these swifts can be freestanding or clamped to a table, and will make light work of winding your skeins into centre pull balls.

Late today we received our long awaited top-up of Cotton Fleece, included the very popular and previously back ordered neutrals like Cotton Ball and Putty.

Cotton Fleece is always a favourite at Tangled Yarns. Not only is it a fabulous yarn for blankets, cushion covers and other homewares, but the combination of soft cotton with wool also makes it a great choice for children’s garments and transeasonal tops and accessories.

Cotton Fleece

Crochet Happy Blanket by The Mercerie {crochet}

Indigo Ripples Skirt by Kat Coyle {knit}

Tiramisu Baby Blanket by Alicia Paulson {crochet}

Spidery Tank by Nichola Thompson {knit}

All Shawl by Doris Chan {crochet}

Ruffled Summer Top by Elena Nodel {knit}

Cirro Tee by Linda Permann {crochet}

Bring It On Baby Blanket by Heidi & Anna Pickles {knit}

Side Stripes by Janet Brani {crochet}

Que Sera by Kirsten Kapur {knit}

Damselfly Shawl by Clare Collier {crochet}

Miette by Andi Satterlund {knit}

  With so many classes and workshops on offer there is almost always something about to start!

Some of our up-coming workshops –

Sunday 13^th July ~ Uwland by Georgie Hallam (Knit)