Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

Crochet Your Summer Away!

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July 4 is history, but we still have plenty of Summer ahead of us.  We’ll be crocheting at kids’ games, around the pool, for the pool, for back to school stuff, for cool summer garments, and all those other things … Read More ...

A Pocket Full Of Crochet

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When a child is embarking on a new adventure – like the first day of school or going off to college – it’s really nice for him/her to have a tiny, handy reminder of home, of the love of the … Read More ...

Top Five Crochet Must-Haves

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There have been some new crochet accessories, gadgets, and other tools on the market lately.  I’ve written about some of them.  However, I still prefer some of the older items that do the same work.  Here’s my Top Five List.  … Read More ...

Sassy Crochet Croc Stitch

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This sassy little number, complete with the sweet flower, demonstrates a fantastic use for the crocodile stitch which has been so popular of late.  Check out the pattern and pictures here.  Without the handle attached, it looks amazingly like … Read More ...

Button It Up – In Crochet

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How often have you wanted to add a button to a project – but a button that would ‘disappear’ into the design rather than stand out, calling attention to itself?  I love ‘statement’ buttons, but they aren’t always appropriate for … Read More ...

Crochet Broomstick Hat

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If you’ve seen this wonderful book, you know that Margaret Hubert is an exceedingly talented crochet designer.  This hat was pictured in her book, but no pattern was given.  Now, the pattern has been made available for all of us … Read More ...

Rock Your Picnic Table

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No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball!  Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More ...

Bright Blue Yonder Shawl

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I believe that all crocheters are designers.  Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes.  Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More ...

Baby Crochet Magic

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When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter.  I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost.  No one wants a … Read More ...