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SOME MORE FUN CROCHET BLOGS

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I’m always on the look out for new and enticing crochet blogs.  There is so much creativity out there that it’s hard to keep up with it all.  Here are a few of the newer blogs I’ve run across.

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http://madcrochetingfool1.blogspot.com/

This one is cool if only for the background on the blog.  But, neat slipper pix also:

http://crochetmecrazy.blogspot.com/

Here’s a crocheter who might be as crazy as I am!

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http://crazycozies.blogspot.com/2009/04/sleeve-that-became-hat-that-became.html

And, since argyle is so HOT right now, I couldn’t resist this one:

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http://blog.crochet-crazy.com/

Links to more crazy blogs to follow soon!

Comments

  2. Okay, I actually have thought….”if I ever have a broken leg or something that keeps me homebound, I can finish up all my WIP!” Is that sick or what?

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.