Crochet Techniques - Marcy Smith's Blog

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

Chain Reaction eBook Is Here!

Click for a free eBook and learn tips to make the Tunisian Cables square.

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Published Jul 19, 2011 4:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Knitting and Crochet, Crochet

Fare forward, Jean Leinhauser

A farewell to a legend in the crochet world.

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Published Jun 15, 2011 3:45 PM by Marcy Smith

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

Yarn Spotlight Addition: Summer 2011

Check out three crochet threads.

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Published Jun 3, 2011 4:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet

Five Tips for Crochet-on-the-Go

Tips for packing crochet on your travels

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Published May 6, 2011 8:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Patterns, 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

Crochet Slowly Blooming

Join our Cool Wave Shawl crochet-along!

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Published Mar 5, 2011 7:00 AM by Marcy Smith

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

Cool Thoughts on a Hot Day

An icy blast for a hot day.

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Published Jul 4, 2010 10:00 AM by Marcy Smith

Filed under: Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Techniques, 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