Crochet

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Caring For Your Crochet

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Do you see the damage at the center of the motif in this picture?  This is someone’s treasured heirloom crocheted piece.  We all need to take care to see that our important crochet pieces don’t come to a sad end.… Read More ...

cRazy CuTe cRoCheT

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This cap is the one that got me started searching online for other equally crazy – equally cute – crochet.  What do you think?  I love this cap!  The bright color contrasts in it really bring out the little one’s … Read More ...

Something Special For Baby

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Aside from sweaters, caps, booties, and afghans, what can we crochet that’s special for baby?  What about this imaginative and easy to make mobile?

Laura has taken a simple hackey sack pattern, coupled it with a tiny basket pattern, and … Read More ...

Circular Granny Crochet

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I fell in love with these delicate Granny Circle Place Mats the moment I saw them.  But, of course, I had to think of something else to make with this pattern since I already have four sets of ‘dressy’ place … Read More ...

Pop’s New Look

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Do you know a guy who typically wears bow ties?  Christopher Kimball from Cook’s Illustrated.  The late Senator Paul Simon from Illinois.  Any guy in a tux…… No one in my life wears a bow tie, but I really do … Read More ...

Crocheted Man Cap

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Can you tell I’m not a photographer?  I’ve had numerous requests for this pattern, so I will try to comply.  This is a cap custom made for my husband’s smallish and very bald head.  I’ve crocheted him several caps before … Read More ...

Light And Lovely Spring Crochet

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I’ve seen necklaces like this before but have never seen instructions for creating one for myself.  I think this would be perfect for a special touch for Spring.  It would also be especially lovely to match a shawl or cap.  … Read More ...