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Dye-ing To Crochet – Part Two

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cro rita sock 1 0913

 

I have come across some useful information that I want to share with my readers.  There are several different ways to dye yarn in your kitchen.  The one that intrigues me most is the long color runs achieved by using … Read More ...

Six Must-Haves For Crocheters

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tulip etimo crochet hook

 

Good hooks – What’s your favorite hook – and why?  I have fallen in love with the newish Etimo Tulip Hooks.  They have really diminshed the amount of carpel tunnel pain I suffer.

Yarn/thread – I have rid myself … Read More ...

July Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..

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Robyn B. with this entry (chosen at random):

These really are great bags! The Super Organizing tote would allow for a large afghan project, or for several smaller ones. With so so many fabulous fabric choices, one could have multiple

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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 ...

Rocking The Tunisian Crochet

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 cro tunisian shawl

 

Dora Ohrenstein’s new book on Tunisian crochet has just been published.  I decided to turn the blog over to Dora today so she can tell you about her book:

It’s exciting to see Tunisian crochet continue to draw interest and

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Giveaway Winner Announced – Finally!

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100 Snowflakes To Crochet

 

So sorry about the delay in announcing the winner of last month’s Giveaway!  Maybe that just heightened the suspense 😉

The winning entry – numbered and chosen at random – is this one from Barbara M.

Homespun is my favorite … Read More ...

Nook or Not, Kindle or Spindle

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I have not actually used any of the ereaders myself – you know, the Nook, Kindle, etc.  Have you?  What are the pros and cons of these devices with regards to crochet?  Are they good for reading patterns from?  Are … Read More ...

Gotta Get A Billie Box!

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I bet you haven’t heard of a Billie Box.  I got to see one in person last week.  It’s awesome!  You gotta get yourself one – or more of them.  The one above has a single ‘port’ or grommet which … Read More ...