Homespun Crochet

The team at Homespun is excited to present its latest specialist crochet title, featuring 14 warm and soft yarn projects you can make for your friends, family, home and wardrobe. This new Beginners and Beyond title gives readers projects to get started on once you have learned the basic technique. There are also informative features inside so you start with the very best foundation.

Hello from Jess

Homespun Crochet

Floral Granny Square THROW • “Create a simple yet vibrant floral-themed throw, perfect for any season. Customise it to suit your favourite coloured blooms and bring a touch of seasonal charm to your space.” – Mimi

Lillypilly Granny Square JUMPER • “Go Granny or go home! This is a fun and easy granny square jumper to whip up, and slip on to brighten up the dreariest winter’s day!” – Louise

Little Woollie Makes YARN STORE

Sherbet Lolly CARDIGAN • “The Sherbet Lolly Cardigan is a drop-sleeved garment featuring a mixture of regular and Tunisian crochet. The boucle fibre makes this garment nice and chunky without being too heavy and provides a beautiful unique texture and finish.” - Tayla

Dancing Flowers MARKET BAG • “A deceptively strong and stretchy market bag that will hold more than you think and can easily be made in your own selection of pastel or vibrant colours to coordinate with your wardrobe! The handle length is perfect to put over your shoulder but not too long to hold by your side. Length of bag and shoulder straps can easily be adjusted by omitting repeated rows in the mesh section or straps.” - Ann

Crafty Frog • “When you visit us, you won’t be disappointed.”

Crocheted Circular HANDBAG • “Add lots of ‘pop’ to your outfit with this round bag, crocheted with 1.5mm cotton string in a zingy mandarine colour.” - Cintia

Polly Cropped SWEATER • “This charming cropped sweater features a delicate lace pattern with balloon sleeves, creating a beautifully airy and elegant garment. The cropped design is perfect for layering, while the balloon sleeves add a touch of whimsy and sophistication.” – Sharyn

Owl MASON JAR COSY • “Hoot! Hoot! Decorate a mason jar with this cute owl design… pop it on your desk with a plant, or to hold pens. Pop in some lollies and give it as a gift… the possibilities are endless.” – Kyla

Carnival of Clamshells BLANKET • Mid-winter blues? We suggest some mid-winter multicolour instead, courtesy of Sandra Paul. Her clamshell crocheted rug would lift anyone’s spirits on a gloomy and chilly day.

Mirrored CUSHION • “An advanced beginner project with beautiful texture created in two tones of colour.” – Amy

The Long Cool Summer CROCHETED SHAWL • January at the beach is not just bikinis and sunscreen. Come dusk, evening breezes can bring a soothing briskness to the air. What’s called for is Sandra Paul’s stylish crocheted cotton sarong/shawl – the ultimate in holiday-gear versatility.

Crochet Swatches

Fairy House TEA LIGHT HOLDER • “This little fairy house is perfect as a whimsical display, or add LED lights for an extra magical touch!” – Pamela

Twisty Teal TENDRILS • “A great, versatile, beginner project to start your own jewellery collection. Use one colour or add different colours for the tendrils. Easily adjustable to suit desired length. Use as an elegant unembellished piece or create a whimsical piece, by adding buttons at the end of the tendrils or sew seed beads to the tendrils.” – Carina

Baby Heart CARDIGAN • “The baby heart cardigan has been inspired by one of my favourite shapes, the heart. A unique, quick garment that’s fun to make but also versatile enough to use whatever yarn you have in your stash. It would be great to see all of your colour combinations, yarn textures and sizes, so please share...