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Exploded Crochet Lace

Crochet lace can create amazing shawls and wraps in light fingering or lace-weight yarns. But I love when the delicate stitches of lace are worked in thicker DK or worsted-weight yarns and crafted into garments and accessories. To me, the contrast between...

Published Mar 18, 2013 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Crochet Scarves, Crochet Tops, Crochet

Patterns with the Luck of the Irish

Do you have a touch of the Irish in you; or do you just enjoy celebrating this festive occasion? It's time to pull out the green yarn and crochet a fun accessory or garment for St. Patrick's Day. And a gorgeous forest green hat, sweater, or skirt...

Published Mar 12, 2013 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Shawls, Crochet

Fight the Chill

My favorite piece of office "equipment" is a pair of crocheted fingerless mitts. The office here at Interweave is a gorgeous bank building, circa 1928. It is inspiring to work in, but some of the offices can be a bit chilly. So a collection...

Published Jan 22, 2013 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet, Crochet Mittens

Tunisian Crochet is New Again

When Tunisian crochet first reappeared on the crochet scene several years ago, I was instantly hooked. The gorgeous thick fabric that could be created with Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit stitch, and Tunisian purl stitch was perfect for warm garments...

Published Jan 10, 2013 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet Bags, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Blankets, Crochet

The Crochet Motif Through the Years

No technique is more readily associated with crochet than the crochet motif. It has been used as the building block for a variety of home decor items including afghans, bags, and garments. And though early examples date back to the 1800s, these motifs...

Published Jan 7, 2013 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Tunisian Crochet, Knitting and Crochet, Granny Squares, Crochet, Crochet Motifs

Learn to Crochet Today with Digital Video Downloads

Tomorrow begins the New Year. Over the past year I have finished my first ever full sized crochet afghan-I don't know what took me so long-and really jumped into crocheted cable projects. For 2013, my crochet resolution list is growing faster than...

Published Dec 31, 2012 8:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Bags, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Crochet Blankets, Crochet

Free Patterns for Wire, Beads, & Lace Crochet Jewlery

Thread, wire, and fine yarns shine as they are fashioned into crochet jewelry. Quick and easy crochet bracelets, earrings, or necklaces are also the perfect warm weather accessory or gift option. In this free crochet eBook, I have gathered a sparkling...

Published Dec 28, 2012 2:12 PM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Embellishments, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Easy Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet Jewelry, Crochet

Crochet Picks for 2013

The ending of the old year and the prospect of beginning again in the New Year-it is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a chance to make plans on a clean slate, and those plans always include a bit of crochet-okay, a lot of crochet. So I have...

Published Dec 17, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet For Beginners, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Me, Crochet Scarves, Easy Crochet Patterns, Amigurumi, Advanced Crochet Stitches, Crochet Sweaters, Crochet

12/12/12: Crochet Over the Centuries

Today is December 12, 2012 or 12/12/12. This day only happens once every one hundred years. As I pick up my crochet, flip through a brand new pattern PDF on my computer, and visit my LYS with it's shelves of yarns from all across the country, I wonder...

Published Dec 12, 2012 12:12 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet Socks, Crochet Patterns, Crochet, Crochet Mittens

Discover the Story of Crochet

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a good friend's wedding reception. They wanted a homey feel, and so we gathered at local home that is being maintained by a historical society. The rooms are still furnished with original and early...

Published Nov 12, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Crochet Embellishments, Crochet Home Decor, Crochet

5 Free Patterns Combine Knitting and Crochet

I started crocheting as a teenager. At the same time, I tried my hands at knitting, but two or four needles were too confusing for me. Years later I again picked up a set of knitting needles. I had fallen in love with several projects that beautifully...

Published Oct 26, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Crochet Embellishments, Knitting and Crochet, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet Sweaters, Crochet, Crochet Motifs

Practice Tunisian Crochet with New Free eBook

Tunisian crochet is much more than a fascinating new crochet stitch. And you don't have to be an experienced or even an intermediate crocheter to pick up a Tunisian crochet hook and create something amazing. Tunisian crochet is a crochet technique...

Published Sep 27, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Tunisian Crochet, Knitting and Crochet, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Crochet Scarves, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet

4 Free Crochet Home Decor Patterns

Now your house can reflect your passion for crochet! Crocheted home decor has always been a popular way to display the beauty of crochet, from piles of crochet pillows to the perfect tea cozy. And because you don't have to worry about size or season...

Published Aug 16, 2012 1:00 PM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet Flowers, Crochet Gifts, Crochet Me, Free Crochet Patterns, Granny Squares, Crochet Blankets, Crochet Home Decor, Crochet

Irish, Broomstick, and Filet: Exploring Lace Crochet

When I first started learning to crochet, the first technique I wanted to try was lace crochet. It didn't take me long to discover that crochet lace is not a single technique but a genre. Lace can be crocheted in any weight of yarn, from thread to...

Published Aug 13, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Toys, Crochet For Kids, Crochet Shawls, Filet Crochet, Crochet

Crochet Embellished

Several years ago, I became fascinated with historical, handcrafted accessories. Many of these accessories were lovingly crocheted, knit, or woven for special occasions. But all of this work was simply a canvas for incredible embellishments that were...

Published Jun 21, 2012 8:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Flowers, Crochet Embellishments, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet

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