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You can crochet with anything! I have seen multiple examples of projects crocheted from plastic bags and t-shirt fabric. Last year Interweave Crochet 's editor Marcy Smith undertook a project to crochet with cassette tapes . I will even admit to a single occasion when I attempted to crochet with...
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In the Spring 2013 issue of Interweave Crochet , you'll find some desperately cute little flowers designed by Karen Hooton. These fancy thread blooms can be used to adorn tresses or dresses—we show them both ways in the issue. These blooms are worked using a broomstick technique to create a...
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I am always looking for crochet stitches and techniques that lend a touch of elasticity to the finished crochet fabric. Fabric with stretch creates great shaping, especially around the waist, and is imperative for crochet patterns that require stretch to stay in place, like socks and hat bands. Lauren...
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You have finished your Tunisian crochet project, but your piece looks more like a scroll than a bag or a sweater. Don't panic. Tunisian crochet has a distinct tendency to curl, especially projects worked in Tunisian knit stitch. With a few simple tips, I can promise your sweater won't curl up...
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When Tunisian crochet first reappeared on the crochet scene several years ago, I was instantly hooked. The gorgeous thick fabric that could be created with Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit stitch, and Tunisian purl stitch was perfect for warm garments and accessories. The insertion of yarn overs...
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No technique is more readily associated with crochet than the crochet motif. It has been used as the building block for a variety of home decor items including afghans, bags, and garments. And though early examples date back to the 1800s, these motifs are still favorites for designers. Thoroughly Modern...
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Thread, wire, and fine yarns shine as they are fashioned into crochet jewelry. Quick and easy crochet bracelets, earrings, or necklaces are also the perfect warm weather accessory or gift option. In this free crochet eBook, I have gathered a sparkling collection of jewelry techniques, from beaded crochet...
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Dec 28, 2012
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The ending of the old year and the prospect of beginning again in the New Year-it is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a chance to make plans on a clean slate, and those plans always include a bit of crochet-okay, a lot of crochet. So I have put together four of my picks for 2013. All of these...
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Dec 17, 2012
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Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Lace, Crochet For Beginners, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Me, Crochet Scarves, Easy Crochet Patterns, Amigurumi, Advanced Crochet Stitches, Crochet Sweaters, Crochet
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Tunisian crochet, home decor, crocheting sweaters with stitch diagrams, or learning a new crochet stitch-the new 2013 crochet books are available in the Crochet Me Shop for pre-order! There is the perfect book for any crocheter. Lisa Daehlin Afghan I caught up with Dora Ohrenstein to talk about her newest...
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The year was 1918 and the United States was in the middle of World War I. Women busily worked up socks, sweaters, balaclavas, blankets, and gloves to send to the troops overseas. But they also managed to find some time to create "comforts" for their own home. And as the war ended, these women...
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Traditionally crochet has been a favorite craft of choice for fiber enthusiasts who want to create stunning blankets and afghans. The height of many crochet stitches make crochet afghans and baby blankets quick projects-when compared to other methods such as knitting. And crochet designers are constantly...
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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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We see a crochet pattern and fall in love. Then there is the excitement of finding the perfect yarn in the perfect color and starting the pattern, watching the shape, texture, and design unfold. And finally the exhilaration of wearing the finished garment or accessory for the first time. I want something...
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One of the perks of my job is the opportunity it gives me to meet and visit with amazing crochet designers. They are a lot like the rest of us. They have a passion for crochet, and they are easily excited by a new crochet technique or inspiration. I wanted to give you the chance to meet some of these...