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"The rules of color theory don't interest me as much as experimentation and picking up colors and swatching and turning them into something that excites your eyes." — Kathy Merrick. Babette Blanket Kathy Merrick is my color idol. Her gorgeous Babbette Blanket, one of her most famous...
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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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The most impressive characteristic I have observed in crocheters is their charitable nature. There is always an in-progress project in their craft basket for a sick neighbor, a relative that needs a little lift, a friend, or a charitable organization. Candy Cloche by Linda Permann Crocheting for charity...
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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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Thank you all for your amazing quotes! There were so many wonderful suggestions-some were funny, others were poignant or inspiring. ChricketH@2 suggested, "Crocheting is like therapy, nearly as expensive, but much more satisfying." I agree on both points. After a rough day, all I really want...
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How would you like your quote on a Facebook cover photo of two gorgeous sweaters from the Interweave Crochet Fall 2012 issue? So tell me what you think of crochet. Simply finish the sentence, "Crochet(ing) is like _______." I will choose one sentence to grace this gorgeous photo of Beth Nielsen's...
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The crazy months of summer are drawing to a close. I can't wait! While the vacations and trips of summer are exciting, I can never seem to find enough time to crochet. Hank Vest by Robyn Chachula That's why, every fall, I pick something new to learn. I go back to school. Classes on DVD or digital...
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In 1989 Laura Esquivel's dramatic novel, Like Water for Chocolate , was published. In 1992 this dramatic story of love, heartbreak, cooking, and crochet was released as a motion picture. The story unfolds in northern Mexico where Tita lives with her family. Tita's life is full of heartbreak,...
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When I crochet a garment or accessory, I love having complete control of how my finished piece will look. From the color to the fiber content to the yarn weight, there are hundreds of yarn options. But you can take it a step farther and spin your own yarn, creating a yarn with the perfect amount of twist...
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I have worked several motif based projects in my crochet history, from afghans to shrugs. I would love to start a motif shawl. Crochet motifs create an amazing geometrical lace design, whether worked in thread or bulky yarn. Blissful Flower Shawl I love crocheting motifs; I can't say the same thing...
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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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What is amigurumi? The strict definition for amigurumi is a crocheted or knitted stuffed toy or doll. This includes a wide variety of animals, dolls, and imaginative monster creations. But amigurumi are more than simple dolls or toys. Roy the Gardener by Brenda K. B. Anderson Amigurumi are usually worked...
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Who can resist making tiny purple baby hats? Berry Baby Hat by Chloe Nightingale Recently a friend sent me a link to Click for Babies, an organization that strives to bring attention to normal infant crying, baby abuse, and shaken baby syndrome. As part of their crusade for awareness, a grassroots campaign...
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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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The detailed crochet patterns we now enjoy are a fairly new development. The patterns for many vintage crocheted items, if they can be found, provide only a list of stitches and sparse instructions. Picking up one of these patterns and using a hook and ball of thread or skein of yarn to create a finished...