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We all have that stash of leftover partial skeins somewhere in our craft room or stashed in a closet or under the bed. Sometimes it's just a few yards of yarn in a color we just love too much to get rid of and sometimes it is a partial skein that doesn't have quite enough for a hat or scarf....
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I'm still working on the stashbusting! How about you? You can read about my earlier efforts to transform piles of yarn into crocheted beanies ( here and here and here ). Here's a little update on my last stashbusting efforts , plus a new project! I did, in fact, crochet up that skein of Lion...
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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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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 and accessories. The insertion of yarn overs...
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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 I can write. For each resolution, I have found a...
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Tunisian crochet, home decor, crocheting sweaters with stitch diagrams, or learning a new crochet stitch-the new 2013 crochet books are available in the Crochet Me Shop for pre-order! There is the perfect book for any crocheter. Lisa Daehlin Afghan I caught up with Dora Ohrenstein to talk about her newest...
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The year was 1918 and the United States was in the middle of World War I. Women busily worked up socks, sweaters, balaclavas, blankets, and gloves to send to the troops overseas. But they also managed to find some time to create "comforts" for their own home. And as the war ended, these women...
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Traditionally crochet has been a favorite craft of choice for fiber enthusiasts who want to create stunning blankets and afghans. The height of many crochet stitches make crochet afghans and baby blankets quick projects-when compared to other methods such as knitting. And crochet designers are constantly...
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With snow in the forecast, I am pulling out my winter crochet projects-you know, the ones that cover your lap and keep you toasty warm when the temperatures drop. My favorite fall and winter patterns are crochet afghans. I love to crochet them and then cuddle under them while I crochet my latest project...
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In 1989 Laura Esquivel's dramatic novel, Like Water for Chocolate , was published. In 1992 this dramatic story of love, heartbreak, cooking, and crochet was released as a motion picture. The story unfolds in northern Mexico where Tita lives with her family. Tita's life is full of heartbreak,...
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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, home-decor items are the perfect crochet gifts...
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Toni Rexroat
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Aug 16, 2012
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Kathryn Vercillo, aka the Crochetblogger, recently put together a list on her blog, Crochet Concupiscence , of the 10 most popular crochet patterns to buy online plus 16 more people love. I have to say my fellow crocheters have very good taste. The assembled patterns are fun, innovative, and beautiful...
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The most unexpected thing about Robyn Chachula's new book is that despite 100 degree temperatures, I want to start a crochet afghan right now. Can you blame me? The designs gathered together in Unexpected Afghans are truly innovative, and my hands are just itching to try them. If you are looking...
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Every year at about this time in the summer, I love going on weekend architecture & home garden tours or visiting historical homes to see how other people adorn their homes, landscape and of course their craft room. I am always on the lookout for crocheted afghans and pillows. It's an exercise...
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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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Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Accessories, Crochet Gifts, Crochet Socks, Crochet Patterns, Easy Crochet Patterns, Crochet Tops, Crochet Scarves, Crochet Blankets, Crochet