Crafty Frog

Crafty Frog Crafty Frog opened its doors on Tuesday 05 October 1999 and is very well known throughout Canberra and way beyond. We look forward to welcoming you.
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One Stop Shop for all your Patchwork, Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Spinning, Weaving & Embroidery Supplies & Classes
Established 1999
27 years of providing friendly, supportive, professional supplies & advice Friendly, personal and professional service and advice, combined with a fabulous and ever increasing range of knitting and crochet yarns, quilting, spinning, weaving, dyeing, embroidery,

cross stitch and tapestry supplies means we are a true one-stop shop. Free parking at the front door and Wheel chair accessible. We offer a range of paid classes run by talented and patient teachers - sign up to our Newsletter to keep up to date. Every Thursday we have Stitch'n Chat from 10am to 2pm - gold coin donation for tea/coffe and biscuits. All the above means we are a true One Stop Shop staffed with people who know and love what they do .... why would you go anywhere else :) Why not hop in and have a look for yourself. Crafty Frog... the name. Many people ask me why I called my business Crafty Frog. Easy it combines my two loves - after my family of course - craft and frogs, and by having a generic name it has enabled me to expand into whatever area I choose, whilst having a business name that couldn’t be forgotten. Those who have been to the shop will by now have seen my beautiful red-eyed green tree frog, sitting on his lily pad complete with needle in mouth and my ever-increasing range of frog mementos decorating the shop.

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures, mentors and special people wh...
05/09/2026

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures, mentors and special people who offer their guidance, encouragement and love.

Whatever their title, today is an opportunity to recognise the difference they make.

Happy Father’s Day from everyone at Crafty Frog.

New Opal sock yarn has arrived — and this collection is a beauty.Opal Mitternachtstraum (Midnight Dream) features eight ...
05/09/2026

New Opal sock yarn has arrived — and this collection is a beauty.

Opal Mitternachtstraum (Midnight Dream) features eight self-patterning colourways, each inspired by the dreams of a sleeping animal. From Dogbone Puppy Dreams and Moonlight Picnic to Cuddling at Home and Ice Swimming with Friends, every ball knits into its own colourful pattern.

Each 100g ball contains approximately 425 metres of 4 ply yarn — enough to make a pair of adult socks. It is also lovely for gloves, mittens, hats and scarves.

We have all eight colours, but only limited quantities. New Opal collections generally sell quickly, so we would not leave choosing your favourite for too long.

Available now in store and online at Crafty Frog.
https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/opal-mitternachtstraum-midnight-dream-sock-yarn

📍 Kambah, Canberra
📞 02 6296 6240

🧶 FRIDAY FREEBIE – V-Stitch Crochet BlanketLooking for a crochet project that's easy to settle into, but still has plent...
03/09/2026

🧶 FRIDAY FREEBIE – V-Stitch Crochet Blanket

Looking for a crochet project that's easy to settle into, but still has plenty of texture and interest?

This week's Friday Freebie comes from **Daisy Cottage Designs** — a lovely striped **V-Stitch Crochet Blanket with HDC**.

The V-Stitch creates the pretty textured rows you can see in the photographs, while rows of half double crochet (HDC) provide the contrasting stripes. Once you've got the stitch pattern going, it's a wonderfully repetitive project for working on in front of the television or over a cup of coffee.

**The pattern is FREE to use on the Daisy Cottage Designs website.**

https://daisycottagedesigns.net/v-stitch-crochet-blanket/

Don't be put off if you see an option to purchase the printable PDF. You don't need to buy it to make the blanket. Scroll further down the page and you'll find the complete written crochet instructions available free.

🎥 **Prefer to watch rather than read?**
There's also a video tutorial on the page showing you how to work the pattern.

One particularly useful feature is that the blanket is easy to resize. The designer explains how to adjust the starting chain, so you could make anything from a baby blanket or pram blanket through to a much larger throw.

What yarn do you need?

The original blanket uses **worsted-weight #4 yarn**. For Australian crocheters, I would start by looking amongst our **8 ply/DK to 10 ply/worsted yarns**, but we need to match the pattern's gauge rather than simply relying on the ply number.

https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/yarn/

If you'd like to make yours in a different yarn, send us a message or pop into Crafty Frog and we'll help you find something suitable.

Choose three colours like the original, or make it completely your own — two colours, tonals, brights, pastels or something to match your home.

Pattern design and photographs: Daisy Cottage Designs.

Happy Friday and happy crocheting! 🐸

English Paper Piecing with HelenJoin Helen for a practical three-hour introduction to English paper piecing and make a s...
03/09/2026

English Paper Piecing with Helen

Join Helen for a practical three-hour introduction to English paper piecing and make a shaped fabric coaster measuring approximately 15 cm × 9 cm.

Helen will show you how to work with two different paper-piece shapes, use two basting methods and join the pieces using two different stitching methods. You will also learn how to apply Pellon, add the backing and binding, hem the edges and complete some hand quilting.

Thursday 17 September 2026
1–4 pm
$45 per person

Minimum two and maximum eight participants.

Participants will need to bring their materials. If you need anything, please arrive early and purchase it from Crafty Frog with Helen’s guidance. The complete materials list is available on the class page.

View the class and book online https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/english-paper-piecing-with-helen

or phone Crafty Frog on 02 6296 6240.

This is an in-person class at Crafty Frog, Shop 4/107 Marconi Crescent, Kambah.

Learn the Basics of Amigurumi with MarianWould you like to learn how crocheted toys and characters are shaped?Join Maria...
01/09/2026

Learn the Basics of Amigurumi with Marian

Would you like to learn how crocheted toys and characters are shaped?

Join Marian at Crafty Frog for a practical three-hour introduction to amigurumi. Marian will teach you the basic techniques while guiding you through making and completing an amigurumi ball.

Choose from:

Friday 11 September 2026, 10 am–1 pm
Friday 18 September 2026, 10 am–1 pm

Each date is a separate class and is booked individually.

Cost: $45 per class

Participants must already know the basic crochet stitches. This is not a learn-to-crochet class.

Please bring:

* A 3.5 mm crochet hook
* Two colours of 8-ply cotton yarn

No kit is supplied. If you do not have a suitable hook or cotton yarn, you can purchase them in the shop before the class with Marian’s guidance.

Places are limited to four people per class.

View the class and book online https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/learn-the-basics-of-amigurumi-with-marian or phone Crafty Frog on 02 6296 6240.

Classes are held in person at Crafty Frog, Shop 4/107 Marconi Crescent, Kambah. They are not available online.

Learn to Crochet with MarianWould you like to learn how to crochet?Join Marian at Crafty Frog for a practical three-hour...
01/09/2026

Learn to Crochet with Marian

Would you like to learn how to crochet?

Join Marian at Crafty Frog for a practical three-hour class designed for complete beginners. Marian will teach you the basic crochet skills and guide you through making a granny square.

Choose from:

**Monday 7 September 2026**
**Monday 14 September 2026**

Both classes run from **10 am–1 pm** and are booked separately.

**Cost: $45 per class**

Please bring:

* A 4 mm crochet hook
* Two colours of 8-ply yarn

No kit is supplied. If you do not have a suitable hook or yarn, you can purchase them in the shop before the class with Marian’s guidance.
Places are limited to four people per class.

View the class and book online
https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/learn-to-crochet-with-marian
or phone Crafty Frog on **02 6296 6240**.

Classes are held in person at Crafty Frog, **Shop 4/107 Marconi Crescent, Kambah**. They are not available online.

31/08/2026

Sampling retirement 😉. Took the opportunity to hand deliver an expensive and heavy piece of equipment to a customer in Bermagui. While here we're checking out the local eateries and local attractions.... those that are open. Stopped in Braidwood and chatted with Bronwyn at the Quilt shop. All thanks to my fabulous staff who are looking after the shop for me 😊

Two September Classes with PennyPenny will be teaching two in-person classes at Crafty Frog this September.Introduction ...
31/08/2026

Two September Classes with Penny

Penny will be teaching two in-person classes at Crafty Frog this September.
Introduction to Spinning with Penny

A practical three-hour introduction for complete beginners and those returning to spinning after a break.

**Friday 4 September 2026**
**10 am–1 pm**
**Cost: $50 per person**

Bring your own spinning wheel, or let us know when booking if you need to borrow a Crafty Frog loan wheel.

https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/introduction-to-spinning-with-penny

Knitting Help with Penny

Have you reached a difficult part of your knitting project or encountered a problem you cannot work out? Bring your project along and let Penny help you get moving again.

Participants must already know how to knit and purl, cast on and cast off. This is not a learn-to-knit class.

**Saturday 12 September 2026**
**10 am–1 pm**
**Cost: $45 per person**

https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/knitting-help-with-penny

Both classes are held in person at Crafty Frog, **Shop 4/107 Marconi Crescent, Kambah**. They are not available online.

You can also book and pay by phoning **02 6296 6240**.

Three Noro pattern books have just arrived at Crafty Frog, each filled with designs that make the most of Noro’s wonderf...
29/08/2026

Three Noro pattern books have just arrived at Crafty Frog, each filled with designs that make the most of Noro’s wonderful colours and textures.

🧶 **Noro Kids by Jane Ellison**
Patterns for 10 children’s garments and two accessories.

🧶 **Wanderlust by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton**
A collection of 16 designs for women, girls and even the dog.

🧶 **Catwalk by Jenny Watson**
Features 16 women’s designs, including jumpers, cardigans, jackets and vests in a broad range of sizes.

You can find all three under Books Knitting/Crochet on our website:

https://www.craftyfrog.com.au/knitting-crochet/

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Shop 4/107 Marconi Crescent Kambah
Canberra, ACT
2902

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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