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CRAFTBITS CROCHET

July 31, 2008 | 1 Comment

In case you haven’t looked lately, there are lots of free crochet patterns available for you at www.craftbits.com - the parent organization that hosts this blog. It’s easy to overlook the craftbits homepage if you’ve come to my blog via a link you found somewhere else.

Also, since you may well be like me, you like crafts [...]

Jul

30

‘VINTAGE’ GOODIES

July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We all like to wear stylish clothing and carry chic purses. To some of us, this is far more important than it is to others. Like me. I’m not really into style. If I’m ever actually ‘in style’ it’s a mistake, an accident, a coincidence, a fluke! Believe me. I’m far more interested in comfort [...]

Jul

24

HOOK REVIEW - FINALE

July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There are a gazillion different crochet hooks available - although not all have been available at all times.

Bone Crochet Hooks.
Baleen, ivory, and bone hooks can now be found only in places that sell antiques. And, buyers must beware that these hooks may not, in fact, be made of the purported material.

Mother of Pearl implements including [...]

Jul

20

CROCHET CHIC?

July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A new crochet book found on the library or bookstore shelf is always welcome! This one proved to be a disappointment. It’s got a catchy title and great photography, but I must say that I did not find one original or unique design in the entire book.
If you’re a rank beginner and have no other [...]

Jul

18

WOODEN CROCHET HOOKS

July 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

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For all of you/us who love wood hooks, I’ve gathered a long list of links that will take you to a site that sells wood hooks.  Many of these are cottage industries, home-based businesses that are true labors of love.  To me, that is a real plus.  I love to support the small business owner [...]

Jul

16

LACY CROCHET - A Book Review

July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I ordered this book, sign unseen, because of its name and because it is a Japanese Crafts book. I have always admired Japanese designed crochet and thought this would be a nice addition to my library.
Sadly, although the book is attractive and has nice color pictures and symbol charts, I could find nothing in the [...]

Jul

11

HARMONY GUIDE - CROCHET STITCH MOTIFS

July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The second Harmony Guide from Interweave Press this year is the Crochet Stitch Motifs, 250 Stitches to Crochet. It’s 270 pages, edited by Erika Knight, and retails for $22.95 USD. This is another winner from Interweave Press! If you read my review of their new ‘Basic Crochet Stitches’, you already know about [...]

Jul

10

THE HARMONY GUIDES FROM INTERWEAVE PRESS-BASIC CROCHET STITCHES

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I recently became aware of the newest Harmony Guides for crochet. These are printed by Interweave Press, a name I have come to trust in the crochet world. So far, there are two books:
Basic Crochet Stitches, 250 Stitches To Crochet edited by Erika Knight
Crochet Stitch Motifs, 250 Stitches to Crochet edited by Erika [...]

Jul

7

CROCHET BELTS FROM THE HIP - An E-Book Review

July 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

Have you ever ordered an e-book? Do you have a waist? I remember having a waist……..
But, I had never ordered an e-book before. I must confess that I thought e-books were probably lame attempts to self-publish substandard work that a reputable publisher wouldn’t purchase. Wrong!! This book is a delight. [...]

Jul

6

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

July 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

My husband’s secretary has four sons and one granddaughter. She was so thrilled to finally get a girl! The ‘baby’ is now 15 months old. I have crocheted a number of things for her, including an afghan which is the only handmade item received as a baby gift. Grandma is thrilled [...]

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