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Pucker the Goldfish Happy New Year! The first few weeks of the New Year are always so invigorating. Everything seems fresh and new and anything seems possible. It's in these first few weeks that we create New Year's resolutions. And the best resolutions are, of course, the crochet ones. What...
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You feel a special sense of excitement when you finish a project. The minute the last end is woven in and the project has dried from blocking, you want to show off the finished item. As a member of the Crochet Me , you can show your work to crochet friends around the world by uploading it to the Member...
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Tunisian crochet, sometimes known as Afghan crochet, has found a strong foothold in crochet fashion, and I am thrilled. I love the sturdy thickness of Tunisian fabric and the gentle rhythm of the stitches. Tunisian crochet designers are busy experimenting with stitches, colors, and silhouettes to create...
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Creating a fabric identical to knit but with a crochet hook, the Knook is a fascinating tool from Leisure Arts. Almost two months ago, I decided to try this innovative technique out for myself. I was impressed. The resulting fabric did indeed resemble its knitted cousin, and the technique was easy to...
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Blueberry Trellis Hat The hat, the perfect single-skein project, is the quintessential cold weather accessory. One of the most popular handmade gifts, a hat is a great way to learn a new technique. I love to crochet hats, and now there are five new hat patterns in my queue, thanks to Interweave Crochet...
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You can never have too many sweaters! Cotton short-sleeved sweaters are perfect for summer or pair them with a long-sleeved shirt for spring and fall. Nothing is better than a warm, cozy cardigan on a chilly winter evening. And a beautiful sweater is a wonderful canvas on which to showcase the splendor...
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Remember the advice to never start a new pattern late at night? I'm pretty sure I gave that advice myself during the last crochet-along. Too bad I didn't listen to myself. I had the first base triangle about a third of the way done when I realized that I had missed half of the second set-up row...
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The Knook, it looked like a crochet hook with a tail, and I was intrigued. This new tool from LeisureArts allows you to knit with a crochet hook. The Knook Beginner Set includes three bamboo crochet hooks in sizes G (4 mm), H (5 mm), and I (5.5 mm), three brightly colored cords, and a full-color instructions...
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I am thrilled to see crochet worn by the people I walk past on the street, on the fashion runway, and in clothing stores. A variety of traditional crochet techniques, such as Tunisian crochet, thread crochet, and tapestry crochet, are benefitting from this increased popularity and number of crochet enthusiasts...
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Betty's Tunisian Tee by Tram Nguyen , from Interweave Crochet Fall 2011 The instant I saw Betty's Tunisian Tee by Tram Nguyen, from the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet , I knew I had to make this luscious silk top. I love the strong lines and textures created with a combination of Tunisian...
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I'd been driving a long while and Salina had been beckoning from roadside signs since Topeka. I didn't really have time to stop, since I had half of Kansas, then half of Colorado still to get through. But it was getting to be about lunchtime anyway. So I exited I-70 and into town. I parked, opened...
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The Chain Reaction Afghan Project is underway. We have a Crochet-Along getting started over in the forums. And, now, if you missed any of the issues with square patterns, you can download the Chain Reaction Afghan eBook for free. Now you're all set to join in! I'll be posting occasional photos...
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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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In the Summer 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet , we pay homage to the dainty doily. Dora Ohrenstein explores the history of these mathematical wonders rendered in threads. And our designers interpret the doily in designs for the 21st century. You'll find not only domestic doilies in such innovative...
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Many of us crochet scarves, shawls, or wraps as gifts, donating them to organizations or presenting them to loved ones. Kristin Omdahl first began crocheting wraps for family members when she was living overseas. "When I was six thousand miles away from my family, I made it a point to crochet every...