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FREE TO GOOD HOME…….shipping extra

April 8, 2007 by jd wolfe

Greetings to my fellow crochet and yarn lovers! I assume that most of you out there LOVE yarn, hooks, magazines, patterns, books, etc as much as I do. I have a HUGE stash of such things. Some of them need new homes where they will be better appreciated.

Soooooo, here’s the deal. Once a month (or so), I’ll be offering a batch of freebies that will go to a blog reader for the (actual) price of postage. I can give the stuff away, but I can’t pay the postage for every package every month. So, check back here. When you see something that you NEED, want, yearn for, I’ll give the means for you to contact me and the way to determine which person (if more than one wants the stuff) gets it – a mini-contest. Then, the ‘winner’ will send me the stamps for shipping (via priority mail so the shipping will be pretty much standardized). Once I receive the stamps, the package will be on its way to its new home. Sound good?

What’s in it for me? Well, I hope you’ll spread the word so more people will read my blog. I also hope to get rid of this clutter I live in! When I say large stash, I MEAN large stash. So, it’ll be mutually beneficial til it’s either all gone or I find more goodies that I want to share. Those who know me locally have been the recipients of my destashing before. Now, I’m just widening that circle.

RULES:

*To enter, you’ll email me privately ([email protected]) with the answer to whatever the particular month’s question or contest during the three day period of the contest.

*The winner will be notified ON THE BLOG, will then contact me privately so that I can give the snail mail address to send the stamps to and the $$ amount of stamps.

*I guarantee that the retail value of the package will exceed the cost of the stamps – even tho’ many batches WILL include used books or magazines.

*Available only to mailing addresses in the US (at least for now).

*Here are some ideas of what I have on hand:

Workbasket Magazines

Other Crochet or Craft Magazines

Yarn or Crochet Thread

Hooks

Patterns and Leaflets.

So, here’s the first batch of goodies:

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January 2006 Crochet! Magazine
Annie’s Pattern Club #44 (April-May, 1987)

Classic Collars II leaflet of 8 collars by Genetta Wright (1987).

***********WANT THESE? If so, email me privately ([email protected]) with:

——————A number between 1 and 1948———————–.

Contest is open from April 9-11, 2007 (midnight April 11). Winner will be announced on this blog on April 12, 2007!! Good Luck!

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Comments

  1. Dianne Eavenson says

    April 8, 2007 at 8:01 pm

    I choose number 202

  2. Deb Knisely says

    April 9, 2007 at 12:57 am

    I am going to guess 1913-that is the year my Mother was born!!

  3. Jennie says

    April 9, 2007 at 2:49 am

    I will guess 42

  4. Stephanie Decker says

    April 9, 2007 at 3:40 am

    I guess79 cause that’s the number that comes to mind………

  5. Charlene says

    April 9, 2007 at 5:44 am

    I guess 998

  6. Ronnie Titus says

    April 9, 2007 at 6:30 am

    Terrific Idea…Hope you get lots of emails…

  7. April Emigh says

    April 9, 2007 at 6:33 am

    127

  8. Marilyn says

    April 9, 2007 at 7:03 am

    I choose 48 because its one of my favorite numbers.

  9. Cathy says

    April 9, 2007 at 7:47 am

    I will try 1916

  10. shirley gregory says

    April 9, 2007 at 8:49 am

    i choose the number 1943

  11. Linda Sonda says

    April 9, 2007 at 8:59 am

    I think this a great idea for sharing and cleaning up and meeting new people. I will submit my answer via private email as suggested

  12. Sharon Whittle says

    April 9, 2007 at 9:13 am

    I choose 1947, the year I was born.

  13. sherry says

    April 9, 2007 at 10:47 am

    i guess 1000 just because

  14. Arlene in the Adirondacks says

    April 9, 2007 at 2:47 pm

    Hi, I choose 1930 the year of my birth.

  15. Janis says

    April 9, 2007 at 4:45 pm

    I WOULD have gone with the year of my birth but the list only went to 1948, and I was born in 1952. Other than that, my guess is 347

  16. Maru says

    April 9, 2007 at 8:03 pm

    Great idea jd to clean up your stash! Your blog is GREAT as it is, though.

  17. Akua says

    April 9, 2007 at 9:22 pm

    Wow! I could use those and share them too as I facilitate a crochet group in my apartment building..

    877

  18. MaryLynn says

    April 9, 2007 at 10:08 pm

    I pick 1948-yeaR MY DH AND WERE BORN.

  19. jd wolfe says

    April 22, 2007 at 8:18 pm

    AKUA – I HAVE TRIED EMAILING YOU SEVERAL TIMES. YOU ARE THE WINNER!!! PLEASE SEND ME YOUR SNAIL MAIL. THE NUMBER IN MY HEAD WAS 904.

    WHY? 09/04/1948 IS THE BIRTHDATE OF SOMEONE SPECIAL TO ME.
    jd

Have you read?

How to Crochet the Suzette Stitch: An Easy Textured Crochet Stitch for Beginners

Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to cosy scarves, hats and blankets.

Here are some Suzette stitch crochet patterns worth adding to your project list.

Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket

The free Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket pattern from Premier Yarns uses the stitch to create a softly textured crochet blanket with a subtle tweed-like appearance.

This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

Easy Suzette Stitch Blanket

The Suzette Stitch Blanket pattern by Stitching Together is another approachable blanket project for crocheters who enjoy a relaxing stitch repeat.

This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

Casey Suzette Stitch Scarf

The free Casey Scarf crochet pattern uses the Suzette stitch through most of the design, producing a cosy scarf with a softly scalloped, zigzag-like texture.

It is a good first wearable project for beginners because scarves do not require complicated shaping. You can also adjust the length fairly easily or use a self-striping yarn and let the colour changes do the decorative work for you.

Quick Suzette Crochet Scarf

For another scarf option, try this free Suzette Stitch Scarf pattern from Hooked by Robin.

The designer includes written instructions and a video tutorial, making it helpful for visual learners who prefer watching the stitch placement before beginning. It is designed as a quick project and would make a practical last-minute handmade gift.

Suzette Colour Block Scarf

The free Suzette Colour Block Scarf pattern is a cheerful option for using several coordinating yarn colours.

Colour blocking also makes this a handy stash-busting crochet project. You can use leftover yarn from other makes, although it is worth choosing yarns of the same weight and similar fibre content so the sections behave themselves after washing.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

The free Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie crochet pattern turns the textured stitch into a warm winter hat.

Chunky yarn helps the pattern work up quickly and makes the raised texture especially noticeable. This would be a useful project for craft stalls, charity donations or quick handmade Christmas gifts.

Hazel Textured Crochet Beanie

The free Hazel Beanie crochet pattern combines simple ribbing with the Suzette stitch.

The ribbed brim gives the hat a neat, finished appearance while the Suzette stitch adds texture to the main body. It looks more complicated than a basic crochet beanie but is still built from familiar beginner stitches.

Suzette Stitch Washcloth

For a small practice project, try the free Suzette Stitch Wash Cloth pattern from The Purple Poncho.

A washcloth is one of the best ways to practise a new crochet stitch because it is small, useful and not terribly demanding. Even if the first one is slightly wonky, it will still wash perfectly well.

Use a smooth cotton yarn so the cloth is absorbent and the stitch texture remains clearly visible.

Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth

The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

Make several in coordinating colours and pair them with handmade soap for an easy spa-style gift. They are also useful little projects for testing unfamiliar cotton yarn before committing to a larger set.

Corner-to-Corner Suzette Stitch Washcloth

The free C2C Suzette Stitch Washcloth pattern gives the stitch a slightly different construction by working it from corner to corner.

This is a good next project after you have mastered ordinary flat rows. It lets you explore increasing and decreasing while still using the familiar Suzette stitch combination.

Suzette Stitch Afghan Square

The Suzette Stitch Afghan Square pattern turns the textured stitch into a smaller crochet block.

Afghan squares are useful for charity blankets, sampler blankets and portable crochet projects. You can make the squares individually, use up leftover yarn and join everything together once you have enough—although “enough” has been known to become a surprisingly flexible number in my craft room.

More Suzette Stitch Crochet Pattern Ideas

Once you are comfortable with the basic stitch, you can also use it to make:

  • Crochet mug cosies
  • Ear warmers and headbands
  • Fingerless gloves
  • Cushion covers
  • Tote bags
  • Baby rompers
  • Crochet cardigans
  • Lap blankets
  • Double-thick potholders

You can browse additional Suzette stitch crochet patterns on Etsy, including sweaters, baby blankets, beanies, mug cosies and accessories from independent crochet designers.

When choosing a pattern, check whether it uses US or UK crochet terminology. Also check whether it uses the traditional Suzette stitch—one single crochet and one double crochet worked into the same stitch—or a designer’s variation of it. That quick check can prevent a great deal of confused unraveling later.

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