Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

MORE ON MODULAR CROCHET

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Modular crochet is an incredible design technique.  With only minimal crochet experience, almost anyone can create a garment that will fit anyone reasonably well using this technique.  There are several books on this subject, some of which I’ve previously reviewed, … Read More ...

SOME NEW BEAUTIES

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I was looking for more nature-inspired crochet when I ran across some sites I think my readers will enjoy.  They don’t all offer free patterns, but they all offer great eye-candy and patterns that may well inspire you even if … Read More ...

BLUE RIBBON CROCHET

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Have you seen this book?  I can’t believe I’ve overlooked it for years thinking it was the similarly titled “Blue Ribbon Afghans”.  This book contains afghans – but also fashions, baby stuff, dolls and toys, home dec, and ‘heirloom masterpieces’ … Read More ...

ROMANIAN POINT LACE

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Little did I know when I found this lovely book at the library that one could not buy one for less than $185!!

The list price inside the cover is $26.95.  It was published in 2003 by BTBatsford Publishing (UK) … Read More ...

VALENTINE QUICK AND EASY

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Here’s a sweet and simple project for Valentine’s Day that will crochet up very quickly.  You don’t really even need a pattern, but, if you do, there are lots of free crochet edgings online.  Just google and you’ll get more … Read More ...

NATURE INSPIRED CROCHET

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I ran across this flikr.com account that has oodles of wonderful pictures, most of which are nature inspired.  This artist has posted her own and the work of others.  I love rocks and have wrapped some with wire and beads … Read More ...

WEIRD CROCHET

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It’s funny what people will spend their time and money on.  Some really weird crochet projects are on the internet.  Look what I ran across: Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween … Read More ...

FASHION FORECAST 2009

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If you’ve read my blog before, you know I’m certainly no fashion maven.  My idea of fashion is somewhere between Vintage Goodwill and Discount Digs.  If I find something I love, I’ll buy every color that suits me.  However, at … Read More ...

NEW YEAR – NEW WAYS??

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I’m not much for making New Year’s Resolutions because it always seems that the shine wears off quickly on any changes I try to make.  I have turned over a new leaf in the housekeeping department lately, but we’ll see … Read More ...