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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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Oct 22, 2012
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Today I am watching Irish Crochet & Clones Lace with Maire Treanor again. I love listening to Maire's Irish accent, and the history she tells of this incredible technique and its origins is both fascinating and inspiring. Maìre Treanor's Burano Clones Lace Mask She begins her workshop...
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Tunisian crochet is much more than a fascinating new crochet stitch. And you don't have to be an experienced or even an intermediate crocheter to pick up a Tunisian crochet hook and create something amazing. Tunisian crochet is a crochet technique with similarities to both crochet and knitting but...
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Sep 27, 2012
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Okay, I am joining the Capri Cover club. The Capri Cover was designed by Tammy Hildebrand for Interweave Crochet Summer 2012. If you haven't already checked out Marcy's collection of Capri Covers in different lengths, I would recommend visiting her "Who Lives in a Pineapple?" blog....
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The first time you see a piece of Irish crochet it's like magic. A fantastical collection of flowers, leaves, grape clusters, and lace joined with a complicated lattice of chain stitches—how do they create these projects? Máire Treanor Enter Máire Treanor. Máire began crocheting...
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I am so excited! The bite of fall was in the air this morning, and you know what that means-hats, scarves, and sweaters. But the cooling temperatures of morning and evening and warm sunny days are not yet ready for bulky wool and dense fabric, so why not try a cool-weather accessory that pairs a traditional...
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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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When I first started learning to crochet, the first technique I wanted to try was lace crochet. It didn't take me long to discover that crochet lace is not a single technique but a genre. Lace can be crocheted in any weight of yarn, from thread to bulky yarn, and there are multiple techniques within...
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Aug 13, 2012
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Do you have a stash of yarn odds and ends? If you're like me, you just can't stand to get rid of the last little bit of yarn left over from a project. I have literally bags of tiny balls of yarn in fingering, sport, DK, and even worsted weight just waiting for the perfect crochet gift. In her...
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Recently, I met two people who had the exact same birthday as mine. But I have never met a person with the exact same measurements. No two people are built exactly the same, which makes shopping at retail chains a bit frustrating. China Doll by Doris Chan But one of the greatest advantages of crocheting...
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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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Kathryn Vercillo, aka the Crochetblogger, recently put together a list on her blog, Crochet Concupiscence , of the 10 most popular crochet patterns to buy online plus 16 more people love. I have to say my fellow crocheters have very good taste. The assembled patterns are fun, innovative, and beautiful...
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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...
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Here in the United States, today is a day of celebrating our nation. In honor of the red, white, and blue, here are some great free crochet patterns from Knitting Daily TV to keep your hook busy. Stunning Crochet Shawl Woman's Hairpin Lace Shawl Crocheted Flippy Top And I couldn't resist this...
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That would be me (not SpongeBob SquarePants , as some of you might have guessed) What is it about the pineapple motif that makes crocheters weak in the knees? It's not just me. When I mention it to other crocheters they all go "Oh! I love the pineapple!" Whether it's worked in a tiny...