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CROCHET FOR DANCE??

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Ok, so I found ANOTHER addiction – Zumba!  Check out my walking blog for a brief article on Zumba if you’re not familiar with it.  (http://ewalkandtalk.blogspot.com/) I know I need some wrist sweatbands cause I get such a workout.  How about a headband too?  What else can I crochet for my workout – for dance, the gym, or whatever?  I went looking online and came up with some interesting and useful ideas – for all kinds of exercise.

How about bellydancing (not me, I assure you!):

Zill Symbol Mufflers

Zill Symbol Mufflers

http://www.shira.net/zillmufflers.htm

This site will allow you to crochet a headband or wristbands to fit your own measurements:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4449890_make-crocheted-headband.html

Of course, if you’re a serious dancer (like a ballerina), you’ll need legwarmers.   Free patterns for those abound on the net.  Just google ‘legwarmers’ and pick your pattern.  I made them by using sleeve patterns from a cardigan.  Works just fine!!

Of course, it never hurts to have a bag JUST for your dance things.  This would do the trick:

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Dancer_s_Sling_Bag.pdf

And, finally, a ‘must have’ in my life – for music to move by, I need a mobile ipod carrier.  What could work better than an crocheted armband holder?  Senso has a free pattern, and it works up quick.  Find it here in PDF format:

http://www.dmc-usa.com/mjRS/1/doc/US_freedesigns/crochetdenimipod.pdf

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Skill level is adventurous beginner to intermediate. The pattern is approachable with repetitive stitch work, yet interesting enough to keep you engaged as you crochet.

If your summer wardrobe needs a handmade touch that’s wearable, chic, and endlessly customizable, the Sunburst Tank is a must-make.

Find the pattern here: Sunburst Tank – Crochet Pattern from Knit Picks