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Patterns, projects and techniques

NOAH AND HIS ARK

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I love the Noah’s Ark baby afghan that appears on the cover of the May, 2008 issue of Crochet!

Reading the pattern got me to wondering. I’ve seen several other crochet interpretations of the Noah’s Ark theme. So, I went … Read More ...

HOOK REVIEW – PLASTIC HOOKS

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plastic crochet hooks

Plastic crochet hooks are sometimes a harsh reality of our lives! For many years, when we needed any hook larger than a K, we had to find a plastic hook. Plastic hooks are cost effective, as in inexpensive, but they … Read More ...

STORING YOUR CROCHET

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recycled aran sweater for yarn storage at craftycrafty

http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2008/04/soft_sweater_storage_box_for_y.html

I saw this today and thought it was a really nifty way to recycle an old sweater.

This got me to thinking about other creative ways to store our FO’s and our yarn stash. I suspect that good shelving … Read More ...

FINDING CROCHET BOOKS ON THE WEB

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I’m always on the lookout for newly released crochet books as well as older crochet books that may have passed me by. I just found this great resource for finding titles and comparing prices:

http://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochttp://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochet&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword het&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword

There are pages and … Read More ...

HOOK REVIEW – BOYE HOOKS

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BOYE CROCHET HOOKS NEW SET COATS AND CLARK

Who hasn’t seen these hooks hanging in every yarn and craft store in America?

Step Back! Don’t reach for them! Don’t be taken in by their shiny package or their nice colors!

Boye hooks, produced by Wright’s Products, are terrible … Read More ...

HOOK REVIEW – EXOTIC WOODS

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ROSEWOOD CROCHET HOOKS

With the mass market introduction of exotic wood crochet hooks several years ago, we crocheters have been enticed to buy and use these beauties. Rosewood was one of the first exotic wood hooks I held in my hands. I was … Read More ...

MY VERSION OF KEN JONES’ SWEATER…..

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If you value well written crochet patterns as much as I do, get yourself over to Ken Jones’ Lulu Storefront and buy yourself one of his patterns! I’m a slow crocheter and tend to think of patterns as ‘suggestions’ more … Read More ...

ERGONOMIC HOOK REDUX – AN ALTERNATIVE

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Several people have emailed me with concerns about the quality of workmanship for the ‘ergonomic’ Provo Hooks I recently reviewed. Here’s an alternative, albeit a much more expensive one. But, if you have carpal tunnel or other problems, these might … Read More ...

SHANNONDALE CRAFT CAMP

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WOW! I ran across this ‘camp’ last week when I attended the 2008 Missouri Fiber Retreat. Crocheters are in the minority at the Fiber Retreat, but there are lots of interesting arts and crafts represented, including knitting, weaving, spinning, fingerweaving, … Read More ...