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Review – Outback Spectacular High Country Legends

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Last week we were invited to preview the new show  Legends of the High country at The OutBack Spectacular. It was great, it was filled with lots of variety including a 1920’s mini circus, snow falling from the cieling and quad bike races involving the audience.outback1

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I am often asked if its suitable for kids – in fact the person sitting next to us was surprised we had brought our kids. We try to take them everywhere with us as we believe the more the see the more they learn.  Perhaps we’re lucky and they are just well behaved kids but we have never had a major issue at any show. Maybe a few questions here and there during a show from the youngest who has a hard time of being quiet and is very inquisitive. They have been to shows since they were babies so perhaps it’s more of a “they are used to it” scenario.  So to answer the question: Yes it’s great for kids!

As well as your meal included there is a holding area where you can soak up the atmosphere of the country show. This is great place to have pre-dinner drinks and let the kids have a dance around to the music and of course go and meet the stars of the show – the Horses.

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This is what my 7 year old had to say about the show :

Hi. My name is Arabella, Shellie’s daughter. I am delighted to make this review.  The outback spectacular show was terrific, but i was a bit scared when i thought the men were whipping the horses,(later mum told me that they were just cracking a whip on the sand)because i was afraid that it would hurt the horses(i am in the middle of reading Black Beauty). My favourite part was when Emma told us about when her mum was a little girl. I also loved Mrs johnson’s apple pie. When we came out, my brother was pretending to be a horse and I was asking for a pet!!

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 Tickets can be purchased here

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How to Fix a Missed Crochet Stitch (Without Starting Over!)

We’ve all been there. You’re happily crocheting away, making great progress on your project, when suddenly you notice something’s off. The edges don’t look quite right, or your piece seems narrower than it should be. Yep – you’ve missed a stitch. But don’t worry! Before you even think about unraveling your hard work, let me show you how to fix this common mistake the easy way.

First, How Can You Tell You’ve Skipped a Stitch?

Missed stitches love to hide, but they usually give themselves away if you know what to look for. Your project might start looking narrower than it should, or the edges might appear wavy instead of straight. Sometimes you’ll notice your stitch count is suddenly off. The most common places this happens are at the very beginning or end of a row, or when you’re switching between different types of stitches.

Five Simple Ways to Fix a Missed Stitch

1. The Drop-Down and Rebuild Method
This works great if you’ve just made the mistake in the last row or two. Find where you missed the stitch in the row below, carefully undo just the stitches above it, then re-crochet them correctly. It’s like giving your project a tiny do-over.

2. The Chain-Up Fix
Perfect for when you’ve missed a stitch at the end of a row. Just add an extra chain at the end of your current row, then treat it as a real stitch in the next row. It’s a simple way to keep your edges even.

3. The Invisible Increase Trick
If you missed a stitch somewhere in the middle of your work, try working two stitches into one in the next row. This sneaky trick keeps your stitch count right without making the fix obvious.

4. The Surface Crochet Patch
For those times when other fixes won’t work, you can literally sew a new stitch over the gap. Match your sewing to the surrounding stitches, and no one will ever know there was a mistake.

5. The Creative Cover-Up
When all else fails, get creative! Add a cute button, an appliqué, or some embroidery over the spot. This works especially well for projects like amigurumi or decorative items.

How to Avoid Missing Stitches in the Future

Now that you know how to fix missed stitches, let’s talk about preventing them. Always count your stitches every few rows – stitch markers can be a huge help here. Make a habit of marking your first and last stitches so they’re easier to spot. Good lighting makes a big difference too, especially when working with dark yarn. And remember, consistent tension in your stitches helps keep everything even.

Remember: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

Here’s the most important thing to remember – crochet is supposed to be fun! A missed stitch here or there doesn’t mean you’re bad at crochet. In fact, most small mistakes won’t even be noticeable in your finished project. Unless it’s a really major error, don’t stress too much about being perfect. Those little imperfections are what make handmade items special.

Now that you’re armed with these fixes, you can crochet with confidence, knowing that even if you do miss a stitch, it’s no big deal. Happy crocheting!