Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

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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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 ...

UNIVERSAL YARN ‘PATCHWORK’

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As I was about to depart my LYS empty handed (almost a miracle!!), I spied this new yarn atop one of the yarn baskets. I touched it – and the rest is history. It’s incredibly soft and comes in dreamy … Read More ...

CARRY-ALONGS TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS

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It’s not too early to get started on some Christmas quickies that you can keep on hand for last minute gifting – and, these are all small things that you can carry along to your kid’s soccer game, with your … Read More ...

IT’S NOT SPRING, BUT…

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These are just too attractive to wait, although they shout “Spring” to me.  Of course, I’m always ready for Spring.  Hate the cold.  These would certainly brighten up any cold, winter day.

Get the pattern here AND check out the … Read More ...

LOOKING FOR QUICK IDEAS?

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I’m very impressed with this collection of bookmarks.  I like to make bookmarks for quick gifts.  It’s so easy to find a pattern that is suited to just about anyone’s tastes.  These are especially cute.

I think this little guy … Read More ...

Crochet a Halloween Costume

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I don’t ‘do’ Halloween anymore.  No kids or grand kids in the target age range for the festivities.  Aside from forcing myself to remain far away from any store that has candy on sale for 75-90% off in the day … Read More ...

VERY QUICK AND VERY CUTE

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One of my favorite bloggers had added a very cute new design to her repertoire.  If you need to make a quick gift for a girlfriend, you’ll like this idea!

Click here to get to the design directions.  You could … Read More ...

CROCHETED ‘CORAL’ REEF

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Remember this?

Crochet expertise combined with mathematical precision has created some wonderful projects, all ruffled and snuggly looking.  Here’s the latest ‘twist’ on the Crocheted ‘Coral’ Reef:

SILVER SPRING, MD (August 24,2010 – September 2, 2010) – Riderwood residents are … Read More ...

What’s so great about Ravelry?

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I have been aware of Ravelry since it first came online.  Initially, and for a long time thereafter, I wondered what all the fuss was about.  People had to wait for an invitation to join it.  Kinda like those first … Read More ...