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This week I decided to reorganize my crochet books, making sure the beginner crochet books were together and the crochet pattern books were organized by pattern type. I will admit that this process took far longer than it should have. I kept stopping to browse through the pages of each book. Pages of...
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Toni Rexroat
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Jun 15, 2013
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With temperatures edging toward record breaking highs, summer is here with a vengeance. It's time to put away the wool sweater patterns of winter and pull out some fun new lace crochet projects. Perhaps try a new lace technique such as filet crochet or broomstick lace. Now you can explore chunky...
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Did you ever play with blocks when you were a little kid? I loved building boxes, towers, and colorful geometric designs. The possibilities were endless. I guess I never outgrew my love of building blocks; I simply combined it with crochet. Banjo Bag by Sharon Ballsmith That's how I have always seen...
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Tunisian crochet returned to the spotlight a few years ago, and accessories worked with Tunisian simple stitch and yarn overs peaked my interest. This fascinating crochet technique seemed to be a cross between crochet a knitting, picking up a loop for each stitch across and then working each stitch off...
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Interweave Crochet is the perfect resource for innovative and fashionable crochet sweater designs. Within the category of crochet sweaters, there are a wide variety of construction options. Lauren Sweater by Mimi Alelis The crochet pullover is a very common sweater type. Pullovers can be worked in the...
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What makes an heirloom? Is it the quality of the workmanship, the type of project, the age of the piece, or the crocheter? My definition of a family heirloom changed dramatically after reading an excerpt of Of Heroes, Hooks, and Heirlooms in the May/June issue of PieceWork . Faye Silton's family...
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Crochet lace can create amazing shawls and wraps in light fingering or lace-weight yarns. But I love when the delicate stitches of lace are worked in thicker DK or worsted-weight yarns and crafted into garments and accessories. To me, the contrast between the thick yarn and the negative space of the...
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Do you have a touch of the Irish in you; or do you just enjoy celebrating this festive occasion? It's time to pull out the green yarn and crochet a fun accessory or garment for St. Patrick's Day. And a gorgeous forest green hat, sweater, or skirt transitions seamlessly to everyday wear. Irish...
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You have finished your Tunisian crochet project, but your piece looks more like a scroll than a bag or a sweater. Don't panic. Tunisian crochet has a distinct tendency to curl, especially projects worked in Tunisian knit stitch. With a few simple tips, I can promise your sweater won't curl up...
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My favorite piece of office "equipment" is a pair of crocheted fingerless mitts. The office here at Interweave is a gorgeous bank building, circa 1928. It is inspiring to work in, but some of the offices can be a bit chilly. So a collection of crochet fingerless gloves and mittens is the best...
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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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No technique is more readily associated with crochet than the crochet motif. It has been used as the building block for a variety of home decor items including afghans, bags, and garments. And though early examples date back to the 1800s, these motifs are still favorites for designers. Thoroughly Modern...
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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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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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The ending of the old year and the prospect of beginning again in the New Year-it is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a chance to make plans on a clean slate, and those plans always include a bit of crochet-okay, a lot of crochet. So I have put together four of my picks for 2013. All of these...
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Toni Rexroat
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Dec 17, 2012
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