Yarn Stash Tracker
Download this free printable yarn stash tracker and keep track of all 510 ColourSpun colours, arranged alphabetically by colour name for quick and easy reference.
Free Printables
Cotton Yarn Colour Catalogue | ColourSpun
Download this free printable Cotton Yarn and Scintilla Colour Catalogue and browse ColourSpun Pure Cotton and Scintilla colours, arranged in numerical order to match the online shop.
Knit and Crochet Project Planner
The Knit and Crochet Project Planner is a practical, print‑friendly tool designed to help you organise every detail of your knitting and crochet projects. Record your yarn, needles or hooks, measurements, notes, and progress all in one place, and use the included yarn‑calculation formula to plan your requirements accurately. Perfect for keeping with your project bag or craft journal, this planner helps you stay organised, inspired, and confident from the first stitch to the last.
Tool Size Chart
The Printable Tool Size Chart is a handy reference for knitters and crocheters who want quick access to standard knitting needle sizes and crochet hook conversions. This chart makes it easy to compare metric, US, and UK sizes so you can choose the right tools for any yarn or pattern. Keep it nearby in your craft room or project bag for accurate sizing and smoother project planning.
Yarn Weights Chart
The Printable Yarn Weights Chart is a quick, easy reference for understanding standard yarn weight categories used in knitting and crochet. It includes recommended hook and needle sizes, typical gauge ranges, and yarn thickness guidelines to help you choose the right yarn for any pattern or project. Keep this chart handy in your craft room or project bag so you can confidently match yarn weights, substitute fibres, and plan your makes with accuracy.
2026 Yearly Calendar
Keep your whole year in sight with this free 2026 Year‑to‑View Calendar, designed for makers who love simple, intentional planning. This single‑page layout gives you a clear overview of the year — perfect for keeping track of important dates at a glance.
Easy to download and print, it’s a calm, clutter‑free way to stay organised, put it on your fridge or pin board, or just download it to keep on your phone or tablet.
2026 Monthly Planner
Stay organised all year with our printable 2026 Monthly Planner. Simple, clean, and easy to use, it gives you a clear month‑by‑month view to plan your days, set goals, and keep life running smoothly.
A free children's knitting pattern from ColourSpun, worked in Pure Merino DK or Pure Cotton DK. This simple V neck vest knits up quickly in sizes new born to age 3 to 4 years.
A free baby knitting pattern from ColourSpun, featuring a textured slip stitch colour pattern and sweet lamb motif buttons. Knit in Pure Merino DK or Pure Cotton DK for sizes 6 to 18 months.
A nursery school class read The Colour Monster, then turned the story into a hands on wet felting project using ColourSpun wool roving. Follow the process from soft fibre to finished felt monsters, shared in teacher Michele's own words.
Stuck on colour? You're not alone. Here's how to train your eye, find inspiration everywhere, and build a palette you'll genuinely love - one project at a time.
From a small home studio in South Africa, with nothing but determination and a love of colour, to over 500 hand dyed shades loved by crafters around the world - this is the ColourSpun story. It started with a frustrating experiment or two, and a friend who changed everything. Pull up a chair and read how it all began.
Some stories begin with a grand plan. Ours began with scissors snipping, a chance conversation in a hair salon, and two women quietly carrying the same dream — years apart, miles apart, completely unaware of each other. This is the story of how Crochet & Craft Café by ColourSpun came to be.
New to Tunisian crochet? Find everything you need to get started at ColourSpun — from KnitPro Tunisian crochet hooks and free printable reference charts to a growing library of free Tunisian crochet stitch tutorials.
Not sure which Tunisian crochet hook to choose? We stock two beautiful KnitPro ranges — the warm wooden Ginger hooks for finer yarns and the colourful Trendz hooks for chunkier projects. Find your perfect match at ColourSpun.
Crochet fiddle mitts are hand warmers that provide visual and tactile sensory stimulation for people living with dementia or autism. A perfect stash buster, they are crocheted using an assortment of yarn textures and embellishments to keep restless hands comforted and busy.
