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SHAMELESSLY SHARING SMILES

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http://anestforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/03/jar-project.html
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So many people have responded positively to the little idea I passed along in this article, that I thought I’d share a similar idea that’s almost free.  The relationship to crochet is minimal.  The relationship to the
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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 ...

SWEET STRAWBERRY

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In case you need another cute baby/toddler cap, I had to share this one with you.  The cap pattern is free on the blog (see link below).  Sadly, the adorable toddler doesn’t come with the cap ;-(

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FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…

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Then you make some more.  Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland.  Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas.  Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … 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 ...

TOO CUTE TO MISS – VALENTINE BABIES

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These are just the sweetest little things.  Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them?  (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!).  Just had to share!

http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html

While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More ...

PREEMIE BEAUTY

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My oldest grand-nephew was a preemie.  Before we knew about that, of course, I had begun to crochet a babyghan for the baby.  His mom was quite ill during her entire pregnancy and spent most of it in the hospital.  … Read More ...

VINTAGE BABY

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This lovely, frothy little baby shawl is U.S. Civil War era.  Despite the age of the design, it looks quite modern to me.  The original pattern appeared in Peterson’s Ladies Magazine  from the year 1860 and was designed by Mrs. … Read More ...