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Dinosaur Baby Hat Pattern

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Fess up! You thought I was going to show you how to crochet a big, burly guy, right?  But, no.  It’s the hat that we’ll call Spike.

I know it’s hard to get past the adorable toddler, but – really … Read More ...

SPRING FOR THIS GRANNIE!

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So, you may be granny square ‘challenged’.  For whatever reason, completing a granny square seems to be difficult for many crocheters.  If that’s the case for you, you’ll appreciate this pattern and tutorial.  Also, the cute toddler doesn’t hurt anything.  … Read More ...

TEENY TEA FOR TWO

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This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen!  I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me.  I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More ...

NEED AN ‘EMERGENCY’ GIFT??

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Every now and then, we need a gift ‘right now’ or tonight or tomorrow – and we’d like to crochet it.  Well, here’s an idea that has appeared here and elsewhere, but I really like this one.  Don’t forget to … Read More ...

CUTE BOW HEADBAND

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Wouldn’t this be adorable when made to match a pretty dress?  I’d like to see one done in Christmas red with some sequins or other sparklies on it.  Wish I had a little girl to crochet for…..

Get the pattern … Read More ...

A GREAT, FREE CROCHET RESOURCE

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If you’re not familiar with Crochet 911, you should be.  If you have a question about a crochet technique, abbreviation, etc. the answer is likely to be found at Crochet 911.  It’s worth your time, I believe, to read through … Read More ...

CAN SOMETHING BE TOO EASY??

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Check this out!  The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest!  This looks almost too easy to be true.  If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More ...

IF YOU LIKE AMIGURUMI….

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If you like amigurumi, you’ll love the designs on this website.  There are quite a few free patterns and some you can purchase.  Lots of cuteness here – like this cutie  patootie cap:

Pretty Crochet Slipper Pattern

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Aren’t these pretty slippers?  They look like they’d work up quickly.  Check it out here.  These fall into the carry-along quick pattern category.  They would make a nice gift.  Picking out pretty buttons could be half the fun!

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CROCHET WISHES AND DREAMS

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Some times you just need some downtime on the computer to get some crochet inspiration.  There are lots of delicious blogs full of tempting projects.  There are write-ups of books and magazines.  There are oodles of free pattern sites to … Read More ...

Carry – Along Little Christmas patterns

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I just can’t get enough of these cute, mini, carry-along projects.  These are perfect to stash in your bag while you’re on the run, so you can use those few odd moments waiting for the kids, ‘watching’ kiddie ballet lessons, … Read More ...