Crochet

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CROCHET CHIC?

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crochet chic book review lark publications 2007
A new crochet book found on the library or bookstore shelf is always welcome! This one proved to be a disappointment. It’s got a catchy title and great photography, but I must say that I did not find one original … Read More ...

LACY CROCHET – A Book Review

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I ordered this book, sign unseen, because of its name and because it is a Japanese Crafts book. I have always admired Japanese designed crochet and thought this would be a nice addition to my library.

Sadly, although the book … Read More ...

HARMONY GUIDE – CROCHET STITCH MOTIFS

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The second Harmony Guide from Interweave Press this year is the Crochet Stitch Motifs, 250 Stitches to Crochet. It’s 270 pages, edited by Erika Knight, and retails for $22.95 USD. This is another winner from Interweave Press! If you read … Read More ...

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

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My husband’s secretary has four sons and one granddaughter. She was so thrilled to finally get a girl! The ‘baby’ is now 15 months old. I have crocheted a number of things for her, including an afghan which is the … Read More ...

HOOK REVIEW – CLOVER BAMBOO HOOKS

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clover bamboo crochet hooks

The world of crochet and knit was revolutionized several years ago with the introduction of hooks made with a wide variety of woods. The most common of those woods is bamboo. Knitters and crocheters alike have been wildly attracted to … Read More ...

HOOK REVIEW – CLOVER SOFT TOUCH

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CLOVER SOFT TOUCH CROCHET HOOKS REVIEW

These are my absolutely favorite crochet hooks. I even have a set of them in sizes for thread. Those are hard to find. I googled and found that this site still has a few left in thread sizes – http://www.… Read More ...

YOUR COMMENTS…..

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The Blog Administration recently made some changes in the way we editors write and manage our blog entries. I discovered several valid comments sent in by readers (you!) and have released them for publication. I apologize for the lack of … Read More ...

CROCHET LITERATURE OVERLOAD??

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So, I’m home recuperating from my knee replacement (doing well, thank you) and a bit fuzzy because of the pain meds. First, Saturday’s mail held the latest copy of Crochet Today! Yippee! Something to stare at that requires no attention … Read More ...