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A Brand New Year of Crochet!

Marcy's crochet resolutions for 2012.

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Published Dec 30, 2011 1:00 PM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Me, Amigurumi, Crochet

Crochet a Snowflake in a Hurry

I needed a super-quick package-topper. I mean, quick. So I rummaged though my stash of yarn bits and found a little flower. (I know, right? Who has a little flower in their stash? I bet you do) Anyway, I would show you a picture of the little flower,...

Published Dec 2, 2011 11:06 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet

Yarn Spotlight: Accessories 2011

A review of ten marvelous novelty yarns.

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Published Nov 4, 2011 4:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Accessories, Crochet Jewelry, Crochet

A Fall Obsession

A few weeks ago, when I was gearing up for the Chain Link conference, I really wanted to sport new crochet. I perused the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet and opted for what looked like the fastest crochet garment in the issue: The Oak Wrap by Doris...

Published Oct 21, 2011 11:12 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet

Wool Gathering: Salina, Kansas

In this occasional series, I'll tell you about crocheters (and yes, a knitter or two) I meet in the wild.

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Published Aug 12, 2011 4:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Tunisian Crochet, How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet

Sprouts Shawlette Is a Wrap!

Sprout Chains Shawlette is finished with a bit of bling.

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Published Apr 8, 2011 4:10 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Embellishments, Crochet

Yarn Spotlight Addition

A review of Manos del Uruguay Lace and Filatura di Crosa Nirvana.

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Published Aug 30, 2010 10:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Knitting and Crochet, Crochet

Bobbllions in the Air

After I settled in to my window seat on the first leg of my flight to the home office, I pulled out my daughter's version of the Ocean Pearls Cardigan, which we're working on over the in Crochet-Along . After I'd done a row or so, a voice...

Published May 15, 2010 10:03 PM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet

CAL: Bobbles & Hooks

Hey, if you haven't heard, we're busy over in the forums making a sweater together. It's the Ocean Pearls Cardigan (it's in the Summer 2008 issue of Interweave Crochet. If you have the issue, fabulous. If not, you can buy it here or buy...

Published Apr 30, 2010 11:52 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet

The March Hat: Part 2

When last we chatted , I was deplaning with a partially done hat (The Hot Cross Slouch Beret by Jennifer Appleby from our Free Crochet Hat Patterns eBook .) Maybe when you were a kid, your mom would say that if you didn't finish your meatloaf and...

Published Apr 2, 2010 7:17 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Hats, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet

The March Hat: Part I

If you've been following the Well-Traveled Hat series , you know that I aim to make use of my "found" travel time to make a crochet hat , then give it away. This month's hat is particularly well-traveled. About my trip out to the home...

Published Mar 31, 2010 4:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Hats, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet

The February Hat

In my continuing series of the Well-Traveled Hat , I present the February Hat. I'm all ready with a super chubby yarn called Schulana Grande , distributed by Skacel (100% wool, color 42 turquoise). I'm using a suitably chubby hook, an Addi size...

Published Feb 26, 2010 7:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Hats, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet

Tying Up Loose Ends

TaDa! The Marcy version of the Moorish Mosaic Afghan from the Interweave Crochet Fall 2009 issue is done! I changed up the colors a bit, as you can see. I also left off the triangular motifs, and let the edges follow the shape of the motifs. I finished...

Published Dec 31, 2009 3:38 PM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet

No Such Thing as a Bad Hat

So, I set about to do a simple task: Make a Hiking Hat for my sweetie for Christmas. My husband makes a living writing about hiking, biking and backpacking. Even here in North Carolina, he needs something to keep his noggin warm while he's working...

Published Dec 30, 2009 5:21 PM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Advanced Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet

Yakety Yak

A few enewsletters ago, I gave tips for finding small bonus projects in the Fall issue of Interweave Crochet . One of the projects was doing the first few rounds of the Leaf Peeper Hats and turning them into coasters. Well, the time has come to give away...

Published Dec 1, 2009 1:05 PM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Gifts, Advanced Crochet Stitches, Crochet

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A Brand New Year of Crochet!

Crochet a Snowflake in a Hurry

Yarn Spotlight: Accessories 2011

A Fall Obsession

Wool Gathering: Salina, Kansas

Sprouts Shawlette Is a Wrap!

Yarn Spotlight Addition

Bobbllions in the Air

CAL: Bobbles & Hooks

The March Hat: Part 2

The March Hat: Part I

The February Hat

Tying Up Loose Ends

No Such Thing as a Bad Hat

Yakety Yak