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I always carry a cardigan with me, especially in spring and summer. You never know when the weather changes, going from cool to hot and back to cool again. 

With Australian summers in mind, we have put together a great selection of gorgeous patterns and knit kits that is guaranteed to delight you. 

Working with classic 8ply wool when temperatures go up is not everyones cup of tea. The yarn can feel too warm and maybe doesn't slide along the needle as nicely as you are used to. Luckily, there are alternatives!  Cotton and linen are fantastic summer fibres with excellent breathability. They will be pleasant to wear in warmer temperatures, too. You may find that a knitted top may even outperform your cotton t-shirt. Choose a looser knit or a lace pattern that will let airflow through - just what you need when it is getting hot outside! We have a large range of...

Have you ever been in that situation? It is kind of in-between winter and summer. You go through your wardrobe. Nothing quite fits the weather. Everything is too short. Or too long. Too warm. Or too cold.  That's where this gorgeous mini-poncho in super-light ggh Lacy yarn comes in.   The poncho is worked in rounds top down. That means you can make it any length you like! Worked in ggh Lacy, a beautifully soft, smooth and light Merino and silk blend. This is a yarn you will love to work with. Best of all: We stock ggh Lacy in a huge range of colours -...

If you have some yarn left over from another project and are looking for a quick Christmas craft item, why not try making these cute crochet snowflakes from DK (8ply) yarn (click the link for detailed instructions)? These could be used in all sorts of ways - to decorate presents, strung together as a window decoration or as Christmas tree ornaments.  And they are so quick to make, that you will have no trouble getting them ready well before Christmas!     (Photo: http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-snowflake.html)