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WOOL FELT AND YOUR CROCHET HOOK

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I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used … Read More ...

WIND IT UP

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If you don’t have a yarn winder, you’re missing out on a great crochet tool.  Pull skeins of yarn, like RH and similar brands, don’t absolutely require winding into nice little cakes, but those hanks that are twisted into a … Read More ...

MORE FLOWERS

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Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers.  There are so many ways to use these lovelies.  Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband … Read More ...

IT CAUGHT MY EYE…

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So, I’m sitting at the Crochet Club Meeting, minding my own business the other night, knowing I had to leave early to get to the airport to pick up my MIL who was flying in from India via Australia, when … Read More ...

PHASE INTO PHALL (er…. FALL)

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The air is suddenly crisp and cool.  Fall (my least favorite time of year) may well be upon us and it’s still August!  Tho’ I’m not a fan of Fall as cold winter soon follows, I do like the colors … Read More ...

MORE RECYCLING IDEAS FOR YOU

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Here’s another site that will give you lots of instructions and ideas for recycling simple things.

How about those pull tabs from canned sodas and beers?  If you don’t have a supply at home, ask for them from friends or … Read More ...

DE-STASHING CONTEST WINNER!

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Although there were not that many entries into this contest, there were some really lovely Christmas doilies entered.

The winner SHOULD be the doily at:

http://www.karensvariety.com/CHRISTMAS/FreePatterns/Doily.htm

It’s a real beauty!  I write SHOULD BE THE WINNER because so many of … Read More ...

CROCHET FOR FALL

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Fall isn’t really my favorite time of year, but I do love the colors and Fall decorations.  I’ve scouted out some ideas for us to crochet.  This first is a place mat that even a rank beginner could make.  Color … Read More ...

MORE CROCHET BEAUTIES

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While searching for crocheted wreaths, I’ve run across some other crochet beauties.  Gotta share these.

First is a fantastic crocheted ring from this blog – the crocheted one on the right:

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http://www.modishblog.com/modish/2007/11/

Plus, this set of wreaths is to be … Read More ...

Crochet A Wreath

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I had this idea to find a great crocheted wreath for my front door.  Wreaths and swags are things that I enjoy crafting with a lot of recycled/upcycled components.  I usually start with a wreath from a thrift store from … Read More ...

OMG! I’M SWIMMING IN YARN……

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I’ve just learned that my beloved mother in law is coming to stay for several months.  Have to make room for her.  Seriously.  What to do with all the yarn/books/hooks/magazines/print outs/etc in the ‘yarn room’ that will be her … Read More ...

CROCHETED GIFTS – New From Kim Werker

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Interweave Press puts out another winner!  This new book by Kim Werker, an always reliable designer, has some great gift ideas with good photography and Interweave’s clear instructions.  There are schematics accompanying many patterns.  Wish they with all the patterns.… Read More ...