{"title":"The Bendigo Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese patterns are part of The Bendigo Project, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture \u0026amp; Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bendigo Project Makealong commenced on Saturday 28th of March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday July 18th 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our Website, where you can find more information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebendigoproject.com\/\"\u003ewww.thebendigoproject.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crimp-cowls","title":"Crimp Cowls","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrimp Cowls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese patterns are part of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebendigoproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Bendigo Project\u003c\/a\u003e, 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th of March 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture \u0026amp; Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th of  March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday July 18th 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crimp Cowls highlight the tactile surface of wool in granny square form, creating accessories that celebrate the structure of wool. Inspired by the natural waviness of wool fibres, the Crimp granny square design embraces this year’s theme of Texture \u0026amp; Twist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo projects are included in this pattern; The Short Crimp Cowl and The Long Crimp Cowl. Yarn kits are available from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.louieandlolayarns.com.au\/collections\/bendigo-project-kits\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLouie and Lola Yarns here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Crimp Cowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Short Crimp Cowl is your one skein wonder. A snug, close fitting cowl to really keep you warm on those cold, windy, wintery days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the cowl with the point at the back under a jacket for a super warm neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing and fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne size. This is a snug fitting cowl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 cm\/7.5 in deep\u003cbr\u003e48 cm\/19 in inner edge\u003cbr\u003e84 cm\/33 in outer edge\u003cbr\u003e25 cm\/10 in dip to point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouie and Lola Yarns, 8 ply \/DK yarn (80% merino, 20% possum, 248 m\/ 271 y per 100g) - 1 skein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will use close to one entire skein. If you crochet loosely, you may need a little more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Crimp Cowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Crimp Cowl is a looser fitting, lighter-weight option, designed for two colour play. Great for using minis! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the cowl with the point at the back under a jacket for a super warm neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing and fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne size. This is a loose fitting cowl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 cm\/6.75 in deep\u003cbr\u003e59 cm\/23.5 in inner edge\u003cbr\u003e94 cm\/37 in outer edge\u003cbr\u003e23 cm\/9 in dip to point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouie and Lola Yarns, 8 ply \/fingering yarn (60% superwash merino, 20% silk, 20% yak) 212 m\/231 y per 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 skein for main colour\u003cbr\u003e2 x 20 gram minis for feature colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther patterns in the collection:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.shelleyhusbandcrochet.com\/products\/staple-poncho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaple Poncho\u003c\/a\u003e by me \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluffandnonsenseyarn.com\/shop\/p\/mailcladcowl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMail Clad Cowl\u003c\/a\u003e by Tess Vandekolk \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fluffandnonsenseyarn.com\/shop\/p\/mailcladprincess\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMail Clad Princess Socks\u003c\/a\u003e by Tess Vandekolk \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/noosa-cardigan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoosa Cardigan\u003c\/a\u003e by Vera Marcu \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/noosa-scarf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoosa Scarf\u003c\/a\u003e by Vera Marcu  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/mckinnon-beanie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcKinnon Beanie\u003c\/a\u003e by Susanna Kaartinen \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/noble-jumper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoble Jumper\u003c\/a\u003e by Susanna Kaartinen \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-hat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Hat\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-mitts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Mitts\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-socks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Socks\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-socks-dk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Socks DK\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shelley Husband Crochet","offers":[{"title":"UK terms","offer_id":43137677099142,"sku":"DG-CRI-UK","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US terms","offer_id":43137677131910,"sku":"DG-CRI-US","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2340\/0535\/files\/TBP_Crimp.png?v=1771904271"},{"product_id":"staple-poncho","title":"Staple Poncho","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStaple Poncho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese patterns are part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebendigoproject.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Bendigo Project\u003c\/a\u003e, 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th of March 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture \u0026amp; Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th of  March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday July 18th 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staple Poncho highlights the tactile surface of wool in granny square form, creating an accessory that celebrate the structure of wool. Inspired by the natural waviness of wool fibres, the Staple granny square design embraces this year’s theme of Texture \u0026amp; Twist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn kits are available from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.louieandlolayarns.com.au\/collections\/bendigo-project-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLouie and Lola Yarns here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaple Poncho\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staple Poncho is a lovely warm hug in an easy to wear, oversized throw over garment. Wear it point down or across your body for a cropped-at-the-waist look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing and fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree sizes included in the pattern, and all are generous. See the photos for example:  Size 1 is the blue and Size 3 is the green. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen laid flat with points down: \u003cbr\u003eNeck Opening: 25 cm \/ 10 in (1), 29 cm\/11.5 in (2), 33 cm\/13 in (3)\u003cbr\u003eElbow to elbow: 95 cm\/37.5 in (1), 101 cm\/40 jn (2), 107 cm\/42 in (3)\u003cbr\u003eDip to point: 63.5 cm\/25 in (1), 68 cm\/27 in (2), 72 cm\/28.5 in (3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouie and Lola Yarns, 4 ply\/ fingering weight yarn, 80% merino, 20% possum, 400 m \/ 437 y per 100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 skeins are recommended for each size. 4 may be sufficient for Size 1 and if you crochet loosely, you may need a little more for Size 3. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouie and Lola Yarns, 4 ply\/fingering weight yarn, 60% superwash merino, 20% silk, 20% yak, 366 m\/400 y per 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther patterns in the collection:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.shelleyhusbandcrochet.com\/products\/crimp-cowls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrimp Cowls\u003c\/a\u003e by me \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluffandnonsenseyarn.com\/shop\/p\/mailcladcowl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMail Clad Cowl\u003c\/a\u003e by Tess Vandekolk \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fluffandnonsenseyarn.com\/shop\/p\/mailcladprincess\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMail Clad Princess Socks\u003c\/a\u003e by Tess Vandekolk \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/noosa-cardigan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoosa Cardigan\u003c\/a\u003e by Vera Marcu \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/noosa-scarf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoosa Scarf\u003c\/a\u003e by Vera Marcu \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/mckinnon-beanie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcKinnon Beanie\u003c\/a\u003e by Susanna Kaartinen \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/noble-jumper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoble Jumper\u003c\/a\u003e by Susanna Kaartinen \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-hat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Hat\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-mitts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Mitts\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-socks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Socks\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sheep-show-socks-dk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheep Show Socks DK\u003c\/a\u003e by Kath Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shelley Husband Crochet","offers":[{"title":"UK terms","offer_id":43137762295942,"sku":"DIG-STA-UK","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US terms","offer_id":43137762328710,"sku":"DIG-STA-US","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2340\/0535\/files\/TBP_Staple.png?v=1771904437"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2340\/0535\/collections\/Crimp_and_Staple_1_Logo_Square.png?v=1771978702","url":"https:\/\/shop.shelleyhusbandcrochet.com\/collections\/the-bendigo-project.oembed","provider":"Shelley Husband Crochet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}