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Editors' Note: Even sitting by myself on my couch with a cup of hot chocolate and my crochet, I know I am not alone. I am joining crocheters across time and across the world, finding comfort and joy in the same stitches and sometimes the same patterns. Here is Interweave Crochet 's project editor...
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In just over a month, we will celebrate one of the most important people in our lives-our mothers. My mother was the person who introduced me to crochet; she also showed me how to really pay attention to nature and taught me the names of birds and flowers. This year I want to share with her a gift that...
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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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Valentine's Day is only a week away. That leaves just enough time to whip up a quick crochet gift for a special someone in your life. There's nothing like a handmade gift to communicate how important someone is to you. To give you a little bit of a head start, I have compiled a short collection...
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Feb 7, 2013
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As with many of the crochet techniques, filet crochet was created to mimic lace . The lacemaking art of filet (sometimes called lacis ) was worked by creating a mesh of squares before filling in some of the squares with weaving to create a design or picture. With the basic crochet chain and simple double...
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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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The countdown is on! The holidays will quickly be upon us, and I still have several wonderful women on my crochet gift list. It is time to pull out the quick and easy crochet accessories. Accessories make great gifts. Many are single-skein projects, perfect for spoiling friends and family with a touch...
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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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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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My summer is quickly filling with road trips to visit family and short vacations. You know what that means, lots of time in the car. But I don't mind, because traveling in the car translates to hours of uninterrupted crocheting time. It is the perfect time to whip up a few crochet gifts and accessories...
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Toni Rexroat
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May 31, 2012
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A few days ago, I posted a comment on Facebook about how many babies I needed to crochet gifts for this summer. Well I have yet to make any progress. Berry Baby Hat by Chloe Nightingale Goldilocks' Hat by Marty Miller Many of you also commented that you needed to create baby items, so I am proposing...
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May 17, 2012
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As temperatures increase and those around me sport T-shirts as they walk down the street, I am finally forced to admit that it is time to pack away my warm crochet sweaters. But I am far from altogether eliminating crochet garments from my spring and summer wardrobes. It is time to unpack my summer crochet...
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For me, crochet is not a hobby or simply a skill, creating works of art with fiber and a hook is a passion. My project queue would take at least a hundred years to complete, and it is still growing. I tend to point out crocheted lace on friend's store-purchased clothing, inform them that they could...
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Mar 9, 2012
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Today is the first day of March, and you know what that means. We are beginning National Crochet Month! And what better way to celebrate than with a community crochet-along. I wanted to choose a project that everyone could make, so I narrowed it down to six beginner projects from our eBook 8 Free Crochet...
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Mar 1, 2012
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A fabulous crochet top , a stunning knee-length skirt, a sweet baby sweater, a charming hat , or a cozy afghan —we all have a brilliant idea for a crochet pattern or project we want to design. So pull out the sketches you have been making, and let's look at the design process. If you don't...