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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 love making hats ! With the arrival of each new issue of Interweave Crochet , I browse the pages for new hat patterns. And I know that I am not alone. Crocheters whip up dozens of hats. Atomic Hat, Interweave Crochet Fall 2011 We crochet them while we are on vacation, waiting in line or at a sporting...
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Fancywork Cloche, Interweave Crochet Accessories 2011 This holiday season has been magical. The beautiful holiday lights still twinkle in the crisp Colorado air. And the chill lets me indulge in one of my favorite things: crocheted hats. Crocheted hats provide a perfect excuse for learning something...
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As crocheters, we can appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating a finished project. Then when that time and effort is combined with the cost of materials, it is easy to see that we crochet because we love to crochet, not because it is a cheap hobby. Many crocheters sell their finished crochet...
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The internet is a wonderful medium for sharing our crochet creations, and sites such as Etsy and Ravelry offer venues for selling finished projects as well as patterns. But on the internet a buyer can't pick your crocheted hat up and feel the softness of the wool or looking closely at the detail...
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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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I love learning new crochet stitches and techniques. Sometimes I simply grab a hook, yarn, and pattern, then spend hours of trial and error trying to teach myself. More often, I search for an expert. And while my busy schedule frequently means I can't travel to take a class, I love DVD workshops...
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Breezy Hat by Linda Permann I feel that fall nip in the breeze; the leaves are beginning their shift to fall shades, and even though it is not quite cool enough for hats and jackets, I have already started pulling yarn from my stash for several new hats to add to my collection. You can communicate your...
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Crochet flowers inspire creativity. You can use them to personalize hats, bags, sweaters, and more. They are quick and easy to whip up and a resourceful use of those luscious yarn scraps you just can't bear to toss. I've been creating a bouquet's worth of these vibrant, blossoming embellishments...
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Crocheted hats are my go-to project. I make at least 5 hats for every other project I manage to complete. They make incredible presents that recipients of all ages love; there are an infinite variety of patterns; and they are fast. Consequently, I am always looking for new hat ideas. Whenever I see a...
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May is almost over and June is just around the corner. What does that mean for me? Well the suitcases are coming out of the closet, and I'm filling up my gas tank. It's time for a vacation. And the most important item to pack is a good travel project. Whether you are in a car for 6 hours or on...
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My mother passed on to me the inability to sit still. Whether watching a movie, traveling, or visiting with friends, her hands were always busy spinning, knitting, or crocheting. And as soon as I was old enough, she attempted to pass her skills on to me. I was a decent but disinterested spinner, an abysmal...
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Strands of crocheted post stitches step around and behind each other in an elegant dance. The steps create the swirls of a crocheted cable. But like the steps of a dance, learning just where to place your hook when working cables can take a bit of practice-and an instructor is always welcome. One of...
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Greetings, Crocheters! As my first blog post as the new Assistant Editor for Interweave Crochet, I thought I’d share a little bit about me and how I came to Interweave. First off I am a transplant from the Midwest having been born and raised on the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin by my mother...
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Spring has warmed the air considerably, but here in Colorado there is still a cool nip in the air. I have resolutely placed my down coat in the back of the closet, but a jacket doesn't seem to always be quite enough. That's where hats come in. We all know that you lose much of your heat from...