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Whether you work the crochet trim first, last, or as an edging on a store-bought or knitted piece, the right trim or border give your project eye-catching appeal. You can also modify most patterns, adding a crochet edging of your choice or substituting the given trim with one of your own choosing. Kristin...
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Crochet hats are probably my all-time favorite crochet accessory. They keep me warm when the winter wind picks up and are the perfect touch of warmth when you need just a little bit more than a jacket on a chilly spring morning. And the fact that you can whip one up in a few evenings and many use a single...
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In the Winter 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet , you'll find Doris Chan's Lady Mary Skirt , a lovely swirl of beaded lace perfect for all seasons. In her lovely swag trim, Doris uses a clever method of adding beads that will make your crochet life initially more complicated, then ultimately very...
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The Gloriana Bracelet, by Karen Hooton ( Interweave Crochet Spring 2013 ) is built off of a central spine of bugle beads. The beads are joined using a double needle ladder stitch, which is most easily worked using two bead threader needles, but it can be done without any special tools, if your craft...
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Combining the sparkle of beads with the beauty of crochet, beaded crochet is a fabulous technique for crocheters and beaders alike. If you are new to bead crochet, there are a few tips that can make your experience easier and more enjoyable. Crochet expert Judith Bertoglio-Griffin visited the Beading...
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Crocheted mittens and fingerless gloves are a favorite crocheted accessory or gift for many crocheteres. Whether it is a thick thrummed fabric, felted stripes, or rows of single crochet, crocheted mittens are the perfect cold weather fashion statement. Or turn a crocheted mitten pattern in to a pair...
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Thread, wire, and fine yarns shine as they are fashioned into crochet jewelry. Quick and easy crochet bracelets, earrings, or necklaces are also the perfect warm weather accessory or gift option. In this free crochet eBook, I have gathered a sparkling collection of jewelry techniques, from beaded crochet...
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Dec 28, 2012
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Kristin Omdahl had done it again. Her newest book, The Finer Edge: Crocheted Trims, Motifs & Borders , is a brilliant collection of edgings, ideal for crochet sweaters, afghans, shawls, and more. Kristin has included a broad variety of edging crochet styles, including top-down, bottom-up, side-to...
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A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a good friend's wedding reception. They wanted a homey feel, and so we gathered at local home that is being maintained by a historical society. The rooms are still furnished with original and early 20 th century home decor . Bart Elwell's...
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With the approaching holiday season, I have two things on my mind, handmade crochet gifts and jewelry. I love to accent a simple holiday ensemble with a bit of bling. So, with jewelry on the mind, I am creating December's free eBook. This free collection of patterns will focus on a variety of crochet...
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I started crocheting as a teenager. At the same time, I tried my hands at knitting, but two or four needles were too confusing for me. Years later I again picked up a set of knitting needles. I had fallen in love with several projects that beautifully paired the solid textured stitches of knitting with...
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Toni Rexroat
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Oct 26, 2012
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Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Lace, Crochet Embellishments, Knitting and Crochet, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet Sweaters, Crochet, Crochet Motifs
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Regardless of where we live or what year we were born in, most women seem to have an innate need to add a little lace and a touch of sparkle to our wardrobe. Customarily, the women of Turkey would cover their heads with a traditional headscarf. But their headscarves were far from plain. They were trimmed...
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In the Summer 2012 issue of Interweave Crochet , in the New & Notable section, we featured some lovely fabric printed all over with crochet stitch diagrams. Those are actual crochet stitch diagrams from actual Interweave crochet patterns. And the print looks great in a large scale and a small scale...
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What is crochet lace to you? Is it a delicate edging or an elegant shawl? Is it worked in tiny thread or lace-weight alpaca? Crochet Shawl in Omega Pattern, Weldon's Practical Crochet Second Series I am currently fascinated by the lace crochet patterns that were printed in Weldon's in the 1800s...
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When Sharon mentioned that she wanted to start a crochet-along based on the crochet edgings in the Interweave Crochet Summer 2012 issue , I immediately claimed the Bruges Border by Natasha Robarge. I fell in love with the rippling grace of this crochet lace when it arrived in-house for photography. As...