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In just over a month, we will celebrate one of the most important people in our lives-our mothers. My mother was the person who introduced me to crochet; she also showed me how to really pay attention to nature and taught me the names of birds and flowers. This year I want to share with her a gift that...
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Valentine's Day is only a week away. That leaves just enough time to whip up a quick crochet gift for a special someone in your life. There's nothing like a handmade gift to communicate how important someone is to you. To give you a little bit of a head start, I have compiled a short collection...
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Toni Rexroat
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Feb 7, 2013
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Felting perfect for beginning crocheters and quick gifts. This fun manipulation of wool yarn is also a fabulous way to create a dense crochet fabric. My favorite part of felting is watching a loosely crocheted project transform into a solid and soft fabric. Interweave Crochet Assistant Editor Sarah Read...
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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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Hats, scarves, mitts, earrings, shawls, bags, and even sweaters and pullovers-the list of crochet gift ideas is almost endless. There is something perfect for everyone on your list, from mothers to brothers and Grandmothers to nieces. I take enormous joy and satisfaction from choosing the perfect pattern...
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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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One can never crochet too many hats. Hats are the accessory I turn to when I want to try a new crochet stitch or technique. They are the ideal handmade gift, the perfect addition to any outfit, and a great project for a skein of special yarn. Chullo Hat by Ellen K. Gormley Crochet hats are also a great...
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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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It's finally here! Today is I Love Yarn Day! Time to break out the gifts . Okay, I adore yarn every day—just take a quick peak in my craft room—but I'll gladly take a special day to celebrate my yarn addiction...I mean love. So how are you going to celebrate? The Craft Yarn Council...
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Gift giving season is right around the corner, and I am knee deep in my favorite part-picking the perfect pattern and yarn for each gift recipient. I know there will be moments of stress as I race the clock to finish the last few gifts, but I love the exhilaration of giving the perfect crochet gift ...
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Toni Rexroat
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Oct 4, 2012
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This has been one of those joyful years- full of babies and weddings along with the normal birthdays and holidays. Subsequently, I have been making a lot of handmade gifts while balancing and a busier than normal schedule. I love quick, easy, and innovative crochet gifts . I have a collection of Interweave...
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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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Aug 16, 2012
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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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A few days ago, I posted a comment on Facebook about how many babies I needed to crochet gifts for this summer. Well I have yet to make any progress. Berry Baby Hat by Chloe Nightingale Goldilocks' Hat by Marty Miller Many of you also commented that you needed to create baby items, so I am proposing...
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Toni Rexroat
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May 17, 2012
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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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May 17, 2012
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