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Holiday gift giving has a way of growing exponentially. I've made a detailed list of parents, siblings, grandparents, nieces, etc. But even as I watch, it is expanding to include coworkers and close friends-and I'm sure many of you can add teachers, employees, and more. Stellar Snowflake by Connie...
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It's off to the holidays we go! A couple of weeks ago, I didn't know that my life was going to be populated by crocheted gnomes. There I was, pinning away on Pinterest, when a gnome came into my life. I wasn't even looking for him. It's not like I searched for crochet amigurumi or ridiculously...
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Crochet motifs are the ultimate building blocks. Granny squares, flowers, circles, triangles, hexagons, or diamonds, these individual pieces can be combines to create fabulous sweaters, blankets, accessories, and home decor items. They are the perfect project to use up scrap yarn, to take on a trip,...
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Cables sweaters and cold winter days are like bread and butter. They are the perfect, comforting mix. Over the last five years, Interweave Crochet has shared beautiful examples of crochet cables garments. And in that time, crochet cables have come a very long way and been incorporated into crochet sweaters...
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Daily I am reminded of the things in my life that I have to be thankful for. Not least is my ability to crochet and the opportunity to create beautiful and functional crocheted garments and accessories. With this gratitude comes a desire to help those around me. Crocheting for charity is part of the...
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Nov 15, 2012
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If you have the 2012 Crochet Me Amigurumi Calendar you've already met Terrence the Turkey. Terry likes to keep fit by doing pumpkin step aerobics. He's strictly vegetarian. But maybe you don't know about his twin brother, Perry the Peacock. Perry mostly likes to preen prettily perched atop...
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The first thing I do after finishing a project, and to be honest at several steps during the crocheting process, is to show off my crochet to friends, coworkers, and random stranger. So imagine how difficult it is for our talented designers to create their original patterns and then not be able to tell...
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I started crocheting as a teenager. At the same time, I tried my hands at knitting, but two or four needles were too confusing for me. Years later I again picked up a set of knitting needles. I had fallen in love with several projects that beautifully paired the solid textured stitches of knitting with...
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Oct 26, 2012
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When I think of fall, I think of crisp weather, leaves that turn to golds and reds, and fashion. Yes, fall is my favorite fashion season—the crochet hats , the scarves, and best of all the sweaters and jackets! This is the time of year when you can really show off what your crochet can do. So choose...
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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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Beanies are my go-to crochet project. They are the perfect project for a single skein of luxury yarn or a collection of stash yarn. They make fabulous gifts and sensational accessory pieces. These versatile crochet hats fit close to the head and are easy to customize with stripes, flowers, or textured...
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Oct 11, 2012
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With snow in the forecast, I am pulling out my winter crochet projects-you know, the ones that cover your lap and keep you toasty warm when the temperatures drop. My favorite fall and winter patterns are crochet afghans. I love to crochet them and then cuddle under them while I crochet my latest project...
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Gift giving season is right around the corner, and I am knee deep in my favorite part-picking the perfect pattern and yarn for each gift recipient. I know there will be moments of stress as I race the clock to finish the last few gifts, but I love the exhilaration of giving the perfect crochet gift ...
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Oct 4, 2012
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According to the National Breast Cancer foundation, one in eight woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and it is the second leading cause of death among women. My great-grandmother battled breast cancer three times, and I know most of you have stories of family and friends who...