That Yarn Place

That Yarn Place

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Posted 2021-06-09 by Gillian Chingfollow
is a boutique yarn shop and arts and crafts centre in Samford offering supplies, learning opportunities and creating a community one stitch and spin at a time.



So what exactly is yarn? Well, yarn is "a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, such as wool and cotton suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or ropemaking". Yarn based crafts are an ancient tradition spanning many generations and continents.

In more recent times, COVID and the subsequent closures and shutdowns have arguably reinvigorated the interest in self-sufficiency and growing skills and techniques like cooking and making yarn-based goods which we can do at home for and by ourselves.

So, a shop like provides supplies and workshops in knitting, crochet, weaving and spinning support and the opportunity to embrace handmade goods and learn a new skill.

What is the shop like?
is tastefully housed in a light-filled, converted shipping container. Follow the ramp up to an outside deck and open two sliding doors to step inside. The deck overlooks a pretty lake which further reminds you that Samford retains a country-like feel while being 25 km from the Brisbane CBD. Tables and chairs on the deck offer a welcoming message to take a seat and knit together.



What do they offer?
The shop lets in loads of natural light streaming through the windows bouncing off the white clean finish. While it is petite, it stocks an assortment of high-end supplies and materials such as quality yarns, needles and hooks, knitting and crochet reference and pattern books.





I purchased a ball of aqua wool, which was very reasonably priced at $6.00 but with so many vivid and soft colours, it was hard to make a final selection.


The shop also stocks a sample of completed and inspiring pieces such as crocheted blankets and carry bags to see how they look after being made up and helps to make your choice.



If you are new to learning crafts, offers regular classes and workshops for beginners and kids in areas such as:

• Zen weaving
• Crochet
• Spinning
• Knitting

I was able to see the frame loom in the shop which sparked my interest and observe a one-on-one spinning tutorial taking place during my visit.



A full list of courses and workshops can be found on the shop's website.



**Creating Community Connections
Being part of an engaging community is good for our health and happiness. It gives us a sense of belonging and enables us to share personal stories and experiences and support the growth of each other, ourselves and our environment.



**Yarn Circle Social groups are available to meet and eat, have a yarn (pardon the pun), work on projects others and build community. The aspiration of owners Debbie and Sonya is for the shop to be "a place where people come to learn, come for friendship and connectedness and come because they feel welcomed and valued."%% The website also offers a calendar of what's one to make it easy to join in,
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What Else
offers a blend between modernity and the classics in craftwork. The shop is situated behind the garden centre at 225 Mount Glorious Road, Samford, (just past the Samford Village) and is open from 9 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Free parking is also available at the front of the complex and the entry ramp provides wheelchair access.

Whether you are a fanatical or occasional maker or keen to learn something new, be sure to pop into for inspiration, advice or a look into what is possible when you try making it yourself.



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