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Spring is an ideal time to whip up a few crochet projects for the babies in your life. I have a new niece and several friends with little ones on the way, so as I sat down to decide what new crochet patterns to add to this fabulous free eBook, I kept their needs in mind. Every new baby needs a warm crochet...
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Toni Rexroat
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May 17, 2012
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A note from Toni: I can't wait to watch the new Knitting Daily TV Series 900 . Each episode is a chance to learn new crochet techniques, tips, and tricks. KDTV Producer Annie Bakken has joined us to share what crocheters can look forward to this year. Host Eunny Jang and yarn expert Clara Parkes...
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I need to make a birthday present . . . stat. We've all been there—that birthday, baby shower, or holiday seems months away until it is next week. First I panic, then I reach for a hook and skein of yarn and start crocheting a circle. My favorite quick gift-project is a great hat. I do love...
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If February has a color, I would say it is red-from deep burgundy reds to bright candy apple reds. During February we wear red to promote women's heart health, and red is the color most frequently associated with Valentine's Day. Red is a color that gets noticed, and I think that everyone needs...
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I have a bit of a bag obsession. I own more bags than anyone should possibly be able to use, but I never seem to lack for a crochet project to carry in each one. So I was excited to watch Knitting Daily Episode 809, Carry-All. In this episode, Kristin Omdahl illustrates a few tips for a better crocheted...
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If you know anything about author and designer Kristin Omdahl, you know that she's constantly working. It seems as though she never puts down those crochet hooks and knitting needles! When one book is off to the printer, she's already working on the next-sketching, designing, writing and dreaming...
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'Tis the season for quick gifts ! Here are a hat and cowl that I crocheted for a co-worker over the past two weeks. I used Brown Sheep Lanaloft, which is a great wool: a soft, worsted single with a bit of shine to it, and a 5 mm hook. The hat is a simple one: double crochet in spiral rounds from...
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Sarah Read
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Dec 21, 2011
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Last Minute Gift Ideas Interweave Crochet Fall 2009 Happy Thanksgiving! The holidays are quickly creeping up on us. If you are looking for a few last minute gifts , or want to spoil yourself without stressing your checkbook, I would suggest checking out the sale at the Crochet Me Shop . You will find...
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Greetings All! As I head into Thanksgiving and the holidays, thoughts about gift-giving go into overdrive. This year I FINALLY started making gifts early enough to have something handmade for everyone on my list. Most of the credit goes to Accessories 2011 , and the fact that those projects started arriving...
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I may need an intervention. Here are my three versions of the Seafoam Shawl by Kimberly K. McAlindin from Crochet Accessories 2011 . I can't promise there won't be another. The lacy edge reminds me of the seafoam at the edge of the shore, right after a wave has receded, leaving behind sand, pebbles...
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Welcome to the first official Interweave Cro chet Accessories 2011 CAL! For the kick-off of what's sure to be many CAL's from this amazing issue I'm inviting you all to join me in making...drum roll please...the Fancywork Cloche by Simona Merchant-Dest. In the spirit of the season, I really...
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Novelty yarns, fashion fibers, trendy threads-no matter what you call them, these delightful yarns are just right for adding panache to your accessories. Most are designed more for fun than functionality, but a few of them are great for full garments. In Interweave Crochet Accessories 2011, we featured...
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Blueberry Trellis Hat The hat , the perfect single-skein project, is the quintessential cold weather accessory. One of the most popular handmade gifts , a hat is a great way to learn a new technique. I love to crochet hats, and now there are five new hat patterns in my queue, thanks to Interweave Crochet...
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Toni Rexroat
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Oct 31, 2011
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For this special issue of Interweave Crochet Accessories 2011 , we have a special blog about the behind-the-scenes action. Editor Marcy Smith and Assistant Editor Sharon Zientara teamed up to tell all. From Marcy: Sharon was in London during our photoshoot for Accessories 2011 , so she wasn't able...
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So, how many of you rushed out and bought a new iPad last week? Well, I did! But not the iPad2— I got the first-generation iPad, because it was on sale! I also got the standard-issue Mac cover for it, because I like to protect my new investments. The comes-in-black-only cover was the best, most...