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I have a bit of a bag obsession. I own more bags than anyone should possibly be able to use, but I never seem to lack for a crochet project to carry in each one. So I was excited to watch Knitting Daily Episode 809, Carry-All. In this episode, Kristin Omdahl illustrates a few tips for a better crocheted...
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If you know anything about author and designer Kristin Omdahl, you know that she's constantly working. It seems as though she never puts down those crochet hooks and knitting needles! When one book is off to the printer, she's already working on the next-sketching, designing, writing and dreaming...
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Stepping Stones Cardigan by Kristin Omdahl The best thing about shopping off the rack is that you can try on multiple sizes to find the best fit. The worst thing is that frequently none of the sizes really give you that perfect fit. That perfectly tailored fit is the reason I love to make my own crocheted...
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I love scarves! This single accessory can totally transform an outfit, add warmth on a cold morning, and highlight the versatility of stitches and patterns available to crocheters. And with the stunning variety of scarf designs and styles available, I may need another dresser just for my scarves. I am...
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A shawl is the perfect accessory! With a crocheted shawl, you can add a touch of sophistication, ward off the cold, or let someone know that you care. In this exciting free eBook, we have compiled five beautiful shawl patterns, including an elegant and lacy shawlette, a cozy wrap, and the perfect capelet...
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What? Another new year? Are you as stunned as I am? As we teeter on the brink of 2012, I decided to check my progress on my resolutions for 2011. (Just to note: I am related to people who track their resolutions through the year. My son posts his list on the bulletin board over his desk, where he can...
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Robyn Chachula's new book Simply Crochet: 22 Stylish Designs for Everyday will be released in print on December 7th and is available as an eBook right now. Robyn Chachula and the other contributing designers decided to celebrate this new release with a month-long party, and you are all invited. Every...
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Crochet shines in projects created with rows of beautifully intricate motifs, and recent techniques in joining as you go have made the finishing process less tedious. Now Kristin Omdahl introducing a motif technique that also eliminates most of those pesky ends to weave in. You don't need to fasten...
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There is nothing cozier than a hand made afghan draped over the back of the couch, folded at the end of your bed, or tucked around you for an afternoon nap. My favorite afghans are those made up of individual motifs, like the Seaside Throw by Rhonda Davis. With motif afghans, you combine your favorite...
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About half of the projects in my queue are motif-based. Motif patterns are quickly memorized and make great travel projects. Many patterns now provide instructions for joining each motif to previously worked motifs before fastening off, eliminating seaming from the list of finishing steps. But after...
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Knitting Daily TV just wrapped up taping for the next series on Public Television, full of crochet know-how and patterns. Each episode includes a Crocheted Corner segment with expert Kristin Omdahl, focused either on fine crochet designs and patterns or crocheted edgings and trims. Here's associate...
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In March of this year, Kristin Omdahl and I sat down for 13 six-minute conversations about crochet, each one for a different episode of Knitting Daily TV. In front of us were several people, a few bright lights, and one big honkin' camera (plus a second camera overhead). But as we sat there, it was...
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I am so excited for Season 700 of Knitting Daily TV . In this season, Interweave Crochet Editor Marcy Smith joins Kristin Omdahl for a special feature on the Chain Reaction Afghan Project. Associate Producer Annie Bakken joins us to share more information. - Toni Don't be deceived by the name Knitting...
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A note from Toni: Since 2004, Interweave Crochet , has offered designs with inventive constructions, modern uses of historic techniques, and innovative designs since its creation. Now the best twenty designs have been compiled in one book. But how do you choose the top projects? Interweave Crochet editor...
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Come join the Chain Reaction Afghan Project Crochet-Along! The Chain Reaction Afghan Project was born a year ago. A merger of professional and amateur designers, it features 20 squares and a border that appeared in Interweave Crochet magazine over five issues, and three bonus squares, available online...