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CROCHET! A MAGAZINE REVIEW

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I have in hand the latest (July, 2011) issue of Crochet! magazine.  This one is filled with projects that are calling my name!

The ‘Right Angle Wrap’ is a pretty, frothy shawl, perfect for cool summer evenings.

The adorable ___ … Read More ...

CABLES FOR A CAUSE

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I’m quite attracted to this book, although I’ve yet to have it in my hands.  It has a fantastic line-up of designers who have contributed squares for this cause.  It’s inexpensive and easy to download so you can use one … Read More ...

CROCHET MONOGRAMS

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I’ve written about monograms in crochet before.  You can read all about that here .  This time, I’ve come upon an even easier – or more accessible as I like to state it when I don’t want to feel like … Read More ...

ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB APRIL, 2011

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Here’s a late report of the show n’ tell at the last meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club.  We are a diverse group and we welcome knitters, weavers, and those who do other sorts of needle arts in addition … Read More ...

CHARTED PICTURE AFGHANS

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Are you a fan of charted crochet designs?  If so, Bendy Carter has created a book that is perfect for you!

This is Bendy’s latest crochet book.  She has authored quite a few before, titles which will likely be familiar … Read More ...

SAMPLE-A-STITCH

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I love sampling new stitch patterns, but I want ‘instant’ gratification.  One way to attain that is to use the new stitch or motif to create a scarf.  That way, I’m not tied into a huge project like an afghan … Read More ...

CROCHET! A Winning Edition

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Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year.  The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More ...

Book Review- Little Crochet

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This sweet book is not so little, but it’s full of designs for the little ones.

I’m becoming quite the fan of Linda Permann.  While a lot of the designs in this pretty book cover familiar ground, there is a … Read More ...

MARCH CROCHET CLUB MEETING NOTES

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We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011.  I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More ...

WHY I LOVE INSIDE CROCHET MAGAZINE

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ISSUE 16, MARCH, 2011

I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me!  Isn’t that nice?  But, I really LIKE this magazine.  It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet.  I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...

CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY

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The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange.  Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011.  We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...

SPRING FLOWERS – LAY DOWN YOUR LEI

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Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring.  I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc.  Also, a great way to use up that … Read More ...

JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!

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Here’s the prize:

Here’s what caused the contest:

Who’s the winner?

There were some really good entries for my challenge to send in a link to the afghan that most resembles its name (unlike the poorly named IMO afghan pictured).  … Read More ...