Project bags with origin

COHANA | Carriers & Totes

If you’re after a project bag with origin, then you’ll love Cohana’s range of stylish canvas carriers and washi paper totes.

Raw materials are sourced from around Japan from manufacturers with decades of experience.

Each piece is handworked by skilled artisans using designs that have been carefully considered so that they produce minimal waste.

With an ethos of practicality and durability, the Cohana range of carriers & totes are sure to become a favourite.

Browse the complete range HERE.

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Waxed Canvas Tool Carrier

By Cohana

With its practical basket-like shape this carrier is the perfect accessory for organising small projects. Exterior pockets make for convenient storage of smaller tools and notions. SHOP NOW

Waxed Canvas Accessory Pouch

By Cohana

Designed to nest neatly in the Cohana Waxed Canvas Tool Carrier, project organisation has never been so easy. SHOP NOW

Washi Paper Project Bag

By Cohana

washi paper softens and creases naturally with use, this bag will gain a charming patina over time. SHOP NOW

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SUOMEN LANKA | Cotton Cords + Twines

It was a certainly a looong lockdown for us here in Australia without access to our favourite cords and twines from Suomen Lanka.

In fact, a full year went by before postage resumed between us and Finland!

To celebrate the restock we have a host of new colours from the MOLLA line and all your favourite LIINA classics.

+ We added a new one for you! Introducing MOPPARI, a thick cotton rope macramé cord with eco credentials perfect for knotted textiles and handcrafts.

Browse the complete range HERE.

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LIINA COTTON TWINE
By Suomen Lanka

Whether you’re a dedicated tapestry or rug weaver or enjoy crochet, macramé, or knitting, use Liina Cotton Twine for a range of home décor projects, interior textiles and personal accessories. Available in 12 and 18 ply weights, the collection includes a palette of neutrals and bright primaries. SHOP NOW

MOLLA COTTON TWINE
By Suomen Lanka

Molla Cotton Twine is the result of an exciting collaboration between Finnish crochet designer and author, Molla Mills and Suomen Lanka to bring you a signature colour palette that’s completely interchangeable with the Liinna Cotton Twine range. SHOP NOW

MOPPARI
By Suomen Lanka

Growing in popularity is Moppari twisted mop yarn, a thick cotton rope macramé cord for knotted textiles and handcrafts. Moppari comprises 80% recycled cotton, reclaimed from cutting waste produced by the textile industry. With its extensive colour palette and range of applications, Moppari is sure to become Australia’s favourite macramé cord. SHOP NOW

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Do you love colour-play and creating texture?

Meet the Louët Blending Board, the fibre artists essential tool for experimenting with colour and blending your favourite fibres.

Suitable for a spectrum of fibre types and preparations, layer colour and texture onto the Louët Blending Board to create rolags, batts and rovings perfect for woollen-spun yarns, art yarns and custom spins.

With ergonomic carry handle and adjustable rotating keel that can be fixed in three places, you’re guaranteed the ultimate comfort while blending fibres for your next spin.

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More Fibre Prep Tools From Louët…

Hand Carders

Louët hand carders combine ergonomic design with a lightness in hand.

You’ll comfortably create rolags, mini batts and rovings ideal for woollen-spun yarns.

Available in a fine carding cloth of 110 tpi, suitable for a spectrum of medium to fine fibres.

Mini Combs

Louët Mini Combs are a compact option for de-hairing, blending and aligning your fibres for worsted spinning.

These combs are suitable for a spectrum of fine fibres.

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If you’re interested in exploring fibre prep and how it influences yarn characteristics we recommend these fantastic resources:

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The Spinner’s Book of Fleece

Beth Smith introduces you to a range of spinning and fibre prep tools, providing guidance on choosing the right tool for your project.

She explores various combing and carding methods and shows you how these can be used to influence the look and feel of your spun yarns. Learn more…

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Yarnitecture

Jillian Moreno delivers an in depth discussion on woollen and worsted yarns, presenting an amazing collection of spun samples to illustrate how fibre prep influences colour distribution and texture. Learn more…

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Lilli Looms and Easel Weavers in-store now!

I know how much you all love frame-looms so I've added not one but two new looms to our line-up.

First, the Schacht Lilli Loom. An all-inclusive weaving tool kit perfect for beginner weavers exploring the possibilities of frame-loom weaving.

Whether you’re keen to learn traditional tapestry or free-form techniques, the included tools provide the opportunity to explore a range of weaving styles.

Next, the Schacht Easel Weaver. In three compact sizes this picture-perfect portable loom is ideal for sampling, swatching and on-the-go weaving.

It has a unique design feature – a funky fold out kickstand, allowing for comfortable table-top weaving and admiring you work while on display.

Shop these two beauties HERE.

Enjoy!

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We Now Have 30 Shades!

Bio Shetland by BC Garn is a 100% wool, Shetland style yarn with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification.

The woollen spun 2 ply construction yields a light smooth fabric with unexpectedly insulating results when knit or woven.

A number of shades are infused with a melange of colour made possible by ‘dyeing in the wool’, a process where the wool fibres are dyed prior to spinning.

With its GOTS certification, this yarn meets strict ecological and social criteria to ensure the entire supply chain meets the leading worldwide standard for organic textile production.

You’ll find Bio Shetland ideal for a range of woven and knit pieces, with particularly stunning results when working colourwork and lace details in the knitted fabric.

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THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 100% Pure Wool
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.75oz) per skein
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Light Fingering / 3 ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 280m (306yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Woollen spun, 2 plies, light twist
ORIGIN: Dyed and milled in Turkey
CARE: Cold hand wash (see notes below)

Colourways Available

WORKING THE YARN

Bio Shetland is suitable for most fibre crafts, including knitting, crochet, tapestry and weaving for yardage. You’ll find gauge suggestions for various crafts below. You may also like to check out our project suggestions on RAVELRY.

GAUGE SUGGESTIONS

The gauge information below can be used as guidance when planning your projects. We always recommend that you swatch to determine a configuration that results in the ideal fabric and hand feel for your project.

KNITTING

24-32 stitches over 10cm, using 2.5-4mm needles (6-8 stitches per inch, US size 2-6 needles)

CROCHET

2.25-3.5mm hook (US size B-1 - E-4 hook)

WEAVING FOR YARDAGE

12 epi (50 ends / 10cm)

TAPESTRY WEAVING (WEFT FACED WEAVES)

4 epi (16 ends / 10cm) – 6-8 strands
6 epi (24 ends / 10cm) – 4-6 strands
8 epi (32 ends / 10cm) – 2-4 Strands

FELTING

Work the piece 10% to 20% larger than the intended size. It’s highly recommended that a test swatch be made applying your intended finishing technique to assess the variables of the fabric.

ABOUT GOTS CERTIFICATION

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. The aim is to define and maintain an internationally recognized requirement to ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials through to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, in order to provide credible assurance to the end consumer. To learn more about the standard and certification process please visit www.global-standard.org.

ABOUT BC GARN

BC Garn is a family run business based in Germany. They are known for their selection of natural fibres and extensive colour palettes. They produce a collection of GOTS certified yarns.

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