This stunning pattern appears on a Spanish language blog, but you can make it for yourself because it contains a very clear diagram to accompany the pattern.  So, head over there and print off the pattern so you can …

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These cute little pencil toppers will be just the right thing as a small gift to celebrate the last day of school.  Get a coloring book and a few work books to keep the kiddies busy (and prevent backsliding) for …

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This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration.  Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered.  This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother.  …

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50 sunflowers to knit crochet and felt

This book would make an excellent addition to your crochet library.  Now, you can win it!  Just find me a great crochet or mixed media (crochet and ……) project online that makes use of crocheted flowers.  Post a link to …

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50 sunflowers to knit crochet and felt

I don’t know if all 50 of these are technically sunflowers, but I do know they are all lovely!  Kristin Nicholas has created so many flower patterns in so many colors and textures that you’ll find plenty of inspiration in …

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Kara always comes up with good ideas – and tutorials for them.  In this case, as a follow up to my recent article showing a tutorial for flower-making (from another crochet artist), we can make some more pretty flowers …

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I have no idea what language this tutorial is written in, but you’ll have no trouble following along with the detailed photos.  I like the way she creates these pretty flowers.  Is there such a thing as too …

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tunisian crochet stitch guide by kim guzman

 

The winner of this wonderful new book by Kim Guzman is Kathy G with this entry (selected at random):

Kathy G.
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71.102.138.47

I really like this slipper pattern! http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2011/12/birchbark-slippers-pattern-tutorial.html

Congratulations to Kathy!

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100 colorful granny squares to crochet book

This book is truly colorful   and is full of wonderful granny squares that will inspire you to organize all your partial skeins of yarn to create many, many squares.

There are oodles of free granny square patterns online, so why …

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I’m a practical person.  You knew that, right?  I am NOT a well organized person.  You knew that, right?  So, when I ran across this, I knew, just KNEW, that this would be the best Mother’s Day present ever.  …

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Crocheted hats/caps for babes and tots are always popular.  They typically work up quickly, are practical, and just add to the overall cuteness factor for the kiddies.  I’ve rounded up a few that are especially adorable.  The dinosaur hat has …

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If you’re like me, you’ve got a lot of both of these on hand:

cro canvas bag

Well, maybe the little motifs you have on hand are not flowers.  But, the idea remains the same.  You have an ugly bag, you add some …

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I love the shape of this pattern, designed by a French crocheter, Sophie, and sold under her name Sophie Gelfie.  It’s called the Marina Shawl.  The pattern is not free, but I believe we should be willing to …

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There’s a new site for posting our projects for all to see.  This one is headquartered in the UK, but the projects are universal.  I fell in love with this cute variation on a simple granny square blanket.  The designer …

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Aren’t these charming?  Sher over at Fly The Coop has created these sweet, teeny tea light cozies.  As usual, you’ll find her instructions and tutorial to be very helpful. This is one of those crazy little things that make me …

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