Crafty Little Yarns

Nearly that time of year again!
World Wide Knit in Public Day 😁 🧶

Might organise a get together this year 👌

**SOLD pending pick up**

Hey crafters!
I'm clearing out some craft kits - purchased with the intention of creating classes but don't currently have the time to pursue this.

Hit me up if you're interested - pick up is Papakura 👍

** DIY Resin Earring Kit **

Purchased with good intentions to give resin earrings a try - needless to say, the box has sat in my craft cupboard ever since (a good couple of months).

Retails new at Spotlight for $37, selling for $25.

Perfect condition, never even opened the packs inside lol
There's a slight tear on back of packaging box as per photo (just a heads up if you're considering giving it as a gift).

** SOLD **

Hey crafters!
I'm clearing out some craft kits - purchased with the intention of creating classes but don't currently have the time to pursue this.

Hit me up if you're interested - pick up is Papakura 👍

** Lino Cutting and Printing Kit **

Only used once to give lino printing a whirl.

One of the soft lino tiles has been used and a little bit of the ink.

All contents accounted for and in excellent condition (except the one used tile - which you're also welcome to have) as per photos.

Retails new from Hobby Land around $89, selling for $60.

❤️ WOW & THANK YOU ❤️

The biggest, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our collaborative knitting project thus far.

Whether it's 1 square or 1 blanket, every single stitch makes a difference ❤️
So far we have collectively created 11 blankets!! AND we have also had a donation of beautiful knitted booties!

These are all being donated this week to Care For Families NZ who will add to care packages going out to families in need (and also distributed through the hospital networks).

We are always knitting and making more blankets so if you would like to be involved, please get in touch and I can hook you up with some wool 🙏🙂

THANK YOU KNITTERS - you are all amazing 🥰

Knitted Squares/Blanket Collab Update!

Apologies for the quiet over here lately, about time I gave y'all an update on our collaborative knitting project - blankets for people in need ❤️

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
To the everyone who has been knitting up a storm!!
We have 3 complete blankets ready to be donated and loads of squares to sew together!!

This is an ongoing project so if you'd like to get involved, get in touch! Happy to teach anyone interested in giving it a go, can supply needles (for a small fee) and wool to get you in your way 🧶

We have also been gifted some wool from Linda and Helen to be turned into squares.... So if you need some to get started or to continue making more, please get in touch 😊

Will arrange another in-person catch up for in a few weeks time as well - keep an eye out.

>> Do you know of any local groups (specifically groups supporting people in need) who could benefit from hand created woollen blankets? Let me know in the comments!

Hello crafters!!

For those who are knitting squares (or even if you just want to meet some like minded crafters) - I've set a date to catch up and start collating squares and stitching our blankets together.... next Tuesday evening, 9th August 🧶🥰

Proposing a casual session - pop in any time between 5.30 -7pm, drop off squares (and pick up more wool if you fancy!), stay for as long as you feel and meet some kindered knitting spirits.

Will have tea & coffee available, feel free to bring anything else if you fancy 😁🥂

If there are any expert stitcher-upper-ers out there... Please come along and give us some advice on how to stitch them together, I've never really done that bit before lol 😂👌
(I have plenty of wool needles)

Will have a heater on 👌

TUESDAY 9TH AUG
5.30 -7pm : casual drop in
Pahurehure

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Hi folks!

Who's keen for another craft class? 🙋‍♀️

I've been working away behind the scenes (literally - I got a part time job lol) and changing the way classes will be offered, as well as releasing a couple of different DIY craft kits.

Watch this space!! 🧶❤️

PS. Knitting get together will be either Tuesday 2nd or 9th August 👍

Show us your knits! 🤣🧶

How are you all going with your squares/strips for our collaborative blanket project?

Must be about time we got together and start stitching them up!

How does a Tuesday morning or evening work for most people?

Morning would be 10am - 12pm
Evening something like 6-8pm

Happy Tuesday crafters!
If you're planning to come along this evening, I need to have your confirmation by 4pm to ensure I have enough materials please 🙏🏵️

Flick me a message or comment below if you haven't yet confirmed but would like to come ☺️
Thank you!
Sam

Here are some examples of simple mandalas that I've created 🏵️🌼

I absolutely adore the whole process and tend to create my mandalas intuitively - but there are some really simple tips and tricks to pass on so that even if your enthusiasm is greater than your (perceived) ability, you'll go home with a masterpiece and the tools to develop your skills further 🏵️

So, if you'd love to try your hand at creating your own, come along to this week's classes!

Tuesday evening, 6.30-8.30pm
Friday morning, 10am-12pm

Event links can be found in the comments 🙏❤️

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Spotted this easy crafty activity on the Mud Mates page and thought it was so cool that I wanted to share here.

Below is a snippet from the blog post - love the suggestion of making them while listening to the legend of Matariki (available on Te Papa website, link in blog) too!!

"Each year, the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster marks the start of the Māori New Year. However, as to when it is celebrated does vary around the country. A star cluster and not a constellation, there are actually about 500 stars altogether, although there are about seven seen with the naked eye. Also dependent on where you are, your local iwi may acknowledge that there are nine and not seven stars in the cluster.

We thought it would be a lovely activity to weave a Matariki star, while listening to the legend of Matariki and the six sisters, available on Te Papa’s website."

Our whānau will be exploring making our own Matariki stars today and listening to the legend as well so we can learn more ✨🌟✨

PS. If you're in Papakura (or surrounding areas) and able to collect, I have loads of wool that is perfect for this activity - PM to arrange pick up 🧶

How to Weave a Matariki Star - Matariki Craft for Kids We have a beautiful activity to celebrate the start of the Māori New Year – a woven Matariki star! Find the instructions here

How incredible is the magic of a crafty community 🙏❤️🧶

We have received a very generous donation of wool from a lovely local, Helen - to use for our squares!! ❤️

How amazing is that!?

So, I'll have plenty on hand for those coming tomorrow to take home and also for collection any time anyone needs a top up! 🧶❤️

Want to get involved in our knitting for charity, collaborative project?
Hit me up for the knitting instructions or if you need the materials as well I also have a couple of knit kits available 👍

Hey crafters!
I completely forgot that this Friday is our first Matariki Public Holiday 🤦🏼‍♀️
Unfortunately this means the Friday session of the macramé class will be rescheduled for in a few weeks time.

Sorry about that!

I'm going to open up this Thursday morning for a Crafty Little Yarn (stitch n bitch) session if you wanted to come along.
It will be gold coin donation to go towards tea, coffee and biscuits, bring your current project with you.

Thursday 23rd June, 10am-12pm
https://facebook.com/events/s/crafty-little-yarns-session/711544896623987/

Look forward to crafting with you soon
💖🧶

New classes are up!!
Plus, back by popular demand is the acrylic/stencil workshop 👍

Full details will be in the Facebook Event per class - these will be updated shortly.

Macramé for Beginners is this week and there are still a few spots left, so don't hesitate if you're keen to come along!

Link to Tuesday evening class;
https://fb.me/e/4pKaq1OLO

NB: Friday morning class is cancelled this week due to the Matariki Public Holiday (that I forgot all about 🤦🏼‍♀️)

Look forward to crafting with you soon!
Sam 🧶💖

Officially out of isolation.... Yippee!!
We have been very fortunate to only have contracted a seemingly mild covid infection in our household - sending healing vibes to anyone else out there currently in isolation 🙏❤️

>> Classes resume this week, kicking off with Macramé for Beginners (Tues night / Friday morning) 🧵🪴

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Hey folks, unfortunately covid has come to visit our house and we are now in isolation for a week.

Classes will be pushed out by a week to accommodate this.

Thank you!
Sam

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Oohhh this will need to go in the calendar!

Classes go live for 3-day VIPs on Monday 6 June so if you haven't got your ticket yet, visit our website now!

*EDIT: 1-day VIPs expect an email Wednesday and classes open to all on Friday night

www.senz.co.nz

Sales to the general public go live on Friday 10 June so keep an eye on the site!

{ CREATING FOR A CAUSE }

Following the knitting sessions last week (thank you ladies!) I would love to involve as many people as possible in our ongoing collaborative knitting project 🙏🧶😁

We are knitting 15 x 15cm squares that will be stitched together to create blankets for a good cause, with the first organisation we will be donating to being the Middlemore Foundation.

LOVE TO GET INVOLVED BUT DON'T HAVE THE SUPPLIES;
I have a few of the "Knit Kits" available for sale.
They are $20 ea and include;
1 x pair 4mm needles
1 x ball of 8 ply 100% wool (random colour)
1 x PDF pattern/guidelines for the squares
1 x recording of the guided knitting meditation (not yet available publicly! This will be emailed)

If you are based in Papakura/Takaanini/Manurewa, I can contactlessly deliver your knitting kit at no extra charge or pick up from Pahurehure.

If you are outside of these areas, pick up is welcome or I can post (will investigate postage options accordingly).
Comment below or DM to order your kit today! 😊

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE SUPPLIES AND WANT TO GET INVOLVED;
Please comment below and I'll send through the PDF with details 🧶

IF CROCHET IS MORE YOUR JAM;
We would love you to be involved too!
Please comment below and I'll send the PDF with details 🧶

Thank you for helping me to help others x

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the first few Crafty Little Classes! 🙏🧡

I'm delighted with the response so far and absolutely LOVE witnessing peeps getting lost in the process and seeing all of the beautiful creations 🥰

There will be a few posts to come over the next couple of days with;

-> the June workshops
-> a knitting special series (great for crafting along at home and getting involved in a collaborative project)

This week there are no classes as I celebrate another rotation around the sun with my family 🎂

Thank you again for you support so far folks and look forward to crafting with you soon!
🧡🧵🧶🎨🖌️
Sam x

Huge, heartfelt thanks to the lovely ladies who came along last night for the first Crafty Little Class! ❤️🎨

I am thrilled with how it went and completely delighted with all of your creations... It's so cool seeing the different results we can create using the same tools.

I can't wait to get crafty again with the Friday morning class (3 spots available!) and to continue growing our crafting community together - thank you all for helping me bring this to life and look forward to crafting with you soon 🥰

Samantha x

Haha.... Can relate 🤣

Here's some examples of what you could create in the "Crafty Little Canvas" classes next week!

Both events have now been created & updated with the relevant information for these sessions - look forward to crafting with you soon!

~Sam x

Launching next week!!

I've been beavering away behind the scenes, working towards bringing you "Crafty Little Classes" 🙏💛

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a bit like a magpie with shiny things when it comes to trying my hand at different crafts haha... I've always got something on the go and LOVE trying my hand at new things.
Figured there's probably a whole underground network of folk just like me who might like to create a bit of a crafting community.... So here we are 😂

Kicking off on Tuesday 17th May from my home studio, keep an eye out for the event with details to follow (once the paint has dried on the examples!)...

Crafty Little Canvases - we will be exploring the use of vinyl stencils and acrylic paint on canvas 😁

Hope to see you at a class soon!

Samantha xo

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