Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

Petals Pearls and Lace

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I had the good fortune to run across this crocheters impressive baby hats today while walking at the mall.  There are at least two shops at Chesterfield Mall that sell the wares of local artists.  I always go in, looking … Read More ...

Learn To Granny

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The Granny Square is one of the time-honored basics of crochet.  It is both a boon and a curse.  It’s a boon because it is so flexible in design and is a great way to ‘stash bust’.  It’s also a … Read More ...

BABY BLUE PRINT WINNER!

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Here’s the entry that was chosen at random from all qualifying entries for this Giveaway:

With four grandchildren (two boys and two girls) four years of age and under, I am always crocheting something. For the girls, I love this … Read More ...

Seamless Crochet

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Kristin Omdahl fans will be pleased to know that she has just released a new crochet book, Seamless Crochet, described as “techniques and motifs for join-as-you-go-designs.”

I can’t think of anyone who has told me that they’re in love … Read More ...

Baby Dew Drops

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I think this pretty little dress is misnamed.  Rather than being called the ‘Mixed Up Dress’, I’d call it Angel Wings.  That’s what it looks like to me.  So pretty.

 

See what I mean?  Don’t these look like Angel Wings … Read More ...

What’s Your Skill Level and How Do You Know?

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Crochet patterns are often ranked according to some scale of Difficulty Rating.  Books, magazines, and websites often use a system to categorize their patterns based on some perceived skill levels.  Are these real differences?  Are they written in granite?  Who … Read More ...

Bonnets, Flowers, and More

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I found this charming little blog and want to share it with you.  First, there are three different baby bonnets with tutorials.  This one is made with strips of t-shirt fabric!

What little girl wouldn’t look adorable in this bonnet?  … Read More ...

September Crochet Club

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Sweet Eleanor Scarf

I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club.  Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me.  Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell.  Sorry I missed it.  I’ll … Read More ...

Easy Crochet Booty Patterns

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Sometimes, you just get that itch to crochet something ridiculously cute—and these baby rain booties absolutely deliver. Whether you’re making a baby shower gift, a first photo outfit, or just need a smile-worthy project for your hook, this rain booties … Read More ...

MY NEW CROCHET NOOK?

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I’ve found it!  My dream crochet corner!  Too bad that it’s in someone else’s home on a different continent!  I mean, really, how inconvenient is that?  I think I could overcome the mileage and maybe convince the owner to let … Read More ...

CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2011

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I wrote so much about the Yarn Crawl that I almost forgot to share the news of the latest meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club.  We met August 17, 2011 and there was lots of show ‘n tell.  In … Read More ...