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Spring weather has finally started to peak through the clouds here and the buds are beginning to emerge on the trees. Spring's warmth has had a late start this year but I am ready to pull out a few new crochet accessory patterns. For the variable temperatures of spring, I love quick and stunning...
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When I was a teenager, my family and I would use wool roving to create felted balls. They were about the size of a tennis ball and were loved my toddlers and teenagers alike. They were the only balls my mother actually approved of us throwing at each other. Felted beads can be created in the same way...
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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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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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Toni Rexroat
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Dec 28, 2012
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Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Embellishments, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Easy Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet Jewelry, Crochet
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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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As the days become increasingly warm and my calendar fills to the edges, my crochet time dwindles, and the gorgeous bins of wool and alpaca lose some of their appeal. So this summer I have set a new goal-try something new. Nothing excites me about crochet like a new technique, yarn, or project type....
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My crochet pattern queue used to be filled with patterns that boast classic silhouettes and subtle texture. But in the last few years, my queue has expanded to include bright colorwork, unusual and mod silhouettes, crochet jewelry, and more. Crochet Necklace by Creativeyarn This exploration of new techniques...
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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 love jewelry almost as much as I love crochet. So when you start talking about crocheted jewelry, I am immediately ready to pick up my steel crochet hook and thread. Tatiana's Earrings and Cuff by Robyn Chachula Crocheted jewelry has many advantages. A pair of beautiful lace motif earrings uses...
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Seaweed Necklace, Crochet with Wire I did it! I finished all of my gift-giving crochet projects for this year. The last stitch is worked; the last present unwrapped to resounding approval. Seeing the appreciation of each handworked item made the hours spent crocheting and a few late nights worth every...
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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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I have crocheted with linen, bamboo, cotton, wool, and even milk protein fibers. Next on my list is crocheting with wire. Yes, it's true! You can actually crochet with wire. The resulting piece has an organic appearance with not entirely uniform stitches that remind me of the unique nature of crochet...
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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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I geek out over antique crochet. I've been known to go into an antique shop and stare at a doily for what my husband describes as "longer than the person spent making it." So when I go visit my husband's aunt Betty at her ranch in Wyoming, I get a little lost. She collects antiques...
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Sarah Read
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Apr 27, 2011
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Filed under: Crochet Lace, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Me, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet Jewelry, Crochet Patterns, Filet Crochet, Crochet Embellishments, Crochet, Crochet Patterns for Women
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Crocheters are an amazing, wonderful group of people. I see so much love going into every stitch, and so often that love and attention is going to someone we don't even know. There's a lot of need in the world; pretty much everywhere you turn there are people who are suffering and struggling...
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Sarah Read
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Mar 6, 2011
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Filed under: Crochet Bags, Baby Crochet Patterns, Crochet Accessories, Crochet Socks, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet Blankets, Crochet Jewelry, Crochet Home Decor, Crochet Patterns, Crochet