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Spring weather has finally started to peak through the clouds here and the buds are beginning to emerge on the trees. Spring's warmth has had a late start this year but I am ready to pull out a few new crochet accessory patterns. For the variable temperatures of spring, I love quick and stunning...
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If you do not already follow Interweave on Twitter, @InterweaveNews , what are you waiting for? This is the perfect place to find out about all of the latest company news, from new products and patterns to giveaways and free downloads across all of our communities! Interweave Crochet Accessories 2011...
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Like many states in the United States, we are just coming out of a late winter snow storm. Ice and slush coat the roads, and I want to huddle up next to the fire with a warm afghan (crocheted of course) and my next crochet project—a cotton crochet blanket. Yes, it is 25 degrees Fahrenheit outside...
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Are you looking for the perfect crochet accessory to keep you warm and cozy this winter? Crochet socks and slippers are the perfect way to keep your own feet toasty and are always a welcome gift. If you are looking for a crochet pattern, the Crochet Me members have uploaded several fabulous patterns...
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Jan 16, 2013
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Last Friday, I, like many of you, found myself unable to focus on sustained tasks. As news of the Connecticut shooting broke, I was unable to look away. Parents leave their children at school, certain in the knowledge that they will pick them up at the end of the day, have dinner, make weekend plans...
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Greetings, Crochet Friends! How goes your holiday stitching? I'm popping in to the blog just before I head out for my family holiday celebrations both far and wide. I don't know about yours, but my own hook has been flying at WARP SPEED the past few weeks. But before I go deliver my holiday crochet...
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Some of my favorite projects are quick, single skein accessories. Many of these crochet hats, mitts, cowls, etc can be whipped up in an evening or two, and they are the perfect way to play with a skein of luscious yarn. Accessories are also my favorite way to play with a new technique or crochet stitch...
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Yarn Spotlight in the the Winter 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet features Yarn Muffins—tiny balls of yarn, bundled as a sampler packs. The yarns featured include Knitwhits Freia Handpaints Miniskeins ; The Natural Dye Studio miniskeins , Cephalapod Yarns mini-skein palettes ; Apothecary Yarns...
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The countdown is on! The holidays will quickly be upon us, and I still have several wonderful women on my crochet gift list. It is time to pull out the quick and easy crochet accessories. Accessories make great gifts. Many are single-skein projects, perfect for spoiling friends and family with a touch...
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Daily I am reminded of the things in my life that I have to be thankful for. Not least is my ability to crochet and the opportunity to create beautiful and functional crocheted garments and accessories. With this gratitude comes a desire to help those around me. Crocheting for charity is part of the...
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Nov 15, 2012
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Socks, hats, scarves, jewelry, bags, and more—I love to make crochet accessories. They are fast, a great way to learn a new technique, and the perfect handmade crochet gift . Brett Bara's newest book, Clever Crochet Accessories , is full of great accessory ideas. Here is Brett to tell us more...
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The first thing I do after finishing a project, and to be honest at several steps during the crocheting process, is to show off my crochet to friends, coworkers, and random stranger. So imagine how difficult it is for our talented designers to create their original patterns and then not be able to tell...
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It's here! The new issue of Interweave Crochet Accessories 2012 is in the Crochet Me Shop , and I can't wait to get started. Many of these quick accessories are great introductions to new techniques like broomstick lace and reversible intarsia . I can't decide which project to start first...
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Toni Rexroat
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Oct 22, 2012
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Crochet shawls are the perfect year-round accessory, and the ultimate universal-wear garment—one size fits all! They can be worn with everything from blue jeans to evening wear, and are great for cool summer nights, or to have on-hand for an overly air-conditioned room. But perhaps my favorite...
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My summer is quickly filling with road trips to visit family and short vacations. You know what that means, lots of time in the car. But I don't mind, because traveling in the car translates to hours of uninterrupted crocheting time. It is the perfect time to whip up a few crochet gifts and accessories...
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Toni Rexroat
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May 31, 2012
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