Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

TEMPTING ADS – THIRD INSTALLATION

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Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.

Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns.  They have only a few crochet offerings compared to … Read More ...

WANNA MAKE A 5 POINT AFGHAN?

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Look what I found!  If you want to make a FIVE POINT AFGHAN, there’s a detailed tutorial with lots of pix at this site:

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a star-shaped crochet afghan, isn’t there? A five-point afghan has … Read More ...

WOOL FELT AND YOUR CROCHET HOOK

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I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used … Read More ...

WIND IT UP

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If you don’t have a yarn winder, you’re missing out on a great crochet tool.  Pull skeins of yarn, like RH and similar brands, don’t absolutely require winding into nice little cakes, but those hanks that are twisted into a … Read More ...

CROCHETED GIFTS – New From Kim Werker

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Interweave Press puts out another winner!  This new book by Kim Werker, an always reliable designer, has some great gift ideas with good photography and Interweave’s clear instructions.  There are schematics accompanying many patterns.  Wish they with all the patterns.… Read More ...

A SELF-STRIPING MODULAR MOMENT

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Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction.  This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect.  The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way to convert this … Read More ...

How To Make Crochet Quilts

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I used to be a quilter.  Occasionally, I still get the ‘itch’ to pull out my fabric, scissors, and needle and whip one up.  Last time I did that, I spent the entire day at it and ended up with … Read More ...

WAYS TO USE A MOTIF

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What is a motif? Dictionary.com defines motif as:

1.a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
2.a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in
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HITTING THE WALL

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There comes a time in every crocheter’s life when s/he is completely unmotivated.  Nothing looks interesting.  The yarn looks old.  Nobody NEEDS a gift.  No inspiration in sight.  What to do?

I find that a couple of things will get … Read More ...

MORE ON MODULAR CROCHET

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Modular crochet is an incredible design technique.  With only minimal crochet experience, almost anyone can create a garment that will fit anyone reasonably well using this technique.  There are several books on this subject, some of which I’ve previously reviewed, … Read More ...

BLUE RIBBON CROCHET

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Have you seen this book?  I can’t believe I’ve overlooked it for years thinking it was the similarly titled “Blue Ribbon Afghans”.  This book contains afghans – but also fashions, baby stuff, dolls and toys, home dec, and ‘heirloom masterpieces’ … Read More ...