Lolayarncraft

07/10/2026

Still waking up to frosty mornings here in the Central Highlands of Tasmania!
Glad to have a selection of cosy knits to suit!

05/10/2026

04/10/2026

Loving these fresh early mornings! Just pop on a soft and cosy Merino Wool beanie like the Among the Elk Beanie, and enjoy your morning outside!
Hand knit in the Central Highlands of Tasmania with Australian Merino Wool.

https://madeit.com.au/collections/lolayarncraft/products/among-the-elk-beanie-antler-pattern

30/09/2026

Meet the Maker!!! This week's Featured Artisan in Madeit!!!!
Hi I'm Lainey, based in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, I love knitting gorgeous Beanies and crocheting cute plushies and I love the supportive community within Madeit.
Read more in comments.....

28/09/2026

A stunning statement beanie for a fresh, frosty and foggy morning.
The hand knitted Speranza Beanie is soft and warm and beautifully paired with a big fluffy removable Pom.
Available now so can you be ready for the next sudden cold snap or maybe a trip overseas!

https://madeit.com.au/collections/lolayarncraft/products/malabrigo-rasta-premium-merino-wool-beanie-speranza-beanie-green-and-white

15/09/2026

Finishing up with my latest pattern Test!

The Speranza beanie pattern has to be my favorite and tomorrow, Geneva from will be releasing the Speranza Headband pattern!

Keep an eye on my store for these finished Headbands to be added soon.

Speranza Beanies in Malabrigo Rasta are available now.

https://madeit.com.au/collections/lolayarncraft/products/malabrigo-rasta-premium-merino-wool-beanie-speranza-beanie-green-and-white

14/09/2026

A quiet moment at Hobart Waterfront.

Unfortunately the bag I was making had an error and I had to frog back (undo) 2/3rds!!!

Today was a new day and it was a Brilliant, sunny happy day!

12/09/2026

Something New....

Imagine summer at the beach....
Grab your cotton tote bag, fill it with a towel, sun cream and a book....

Coming soon....

11/09/2026

Pattern Testing a new design.... As a pattern tester, I am given a draft copy of a new pattern and I help look for any errors and make sure it makes sense before it goes up for sale.
📖 I read through the instructions to make sure it makes sense
🥢🧶 I use my own yarns and needles
⚖️ I weigh the yarn before and after using so the appropriate amount required can be included in the pattern. (There's a bit of math involved in that process!)
📏 Whilst knitting my sample, I use a measuring tape to count stitches and rows to see if the gauge is correct.
📸 I take photos of progress and the finished piece

Whilst helping the designer, I get early, free access to the pattern and I almost always learn a new technique or get a 'lightbulb moment' of finally understanding something. and having a deadline means I'm motivated to finish what I started!

The Speranza Headband.
Pattern by (coming soon)
Finished headbands will be listed for Sale on my Madeit store soon!