This week I decided to reorganize my crochet books, making sure the beginner crochet books were together and the crochet pattern books were organized by pattern type. I will admit that this process took far longer than it should have. I kept stopping to browse through the pages of each book. Pages of...
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Toni Rexroat
on Jun 15, 2013
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Tunisian crochet returned to the spotlight a few years ago, and accessories worked with Tunisian simple stitch and yarn overs peaked my interest. This fascinating crochet technique seemed to be a cross between crochet a knitting, picking up a loop for each stitch across and then working each stitch off...
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Toni Rexroat
on Jun 3, 2013
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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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Toni Rexroat
on Jan 28, 2013
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My favorite piece of office "equipment" is a pair of crocheted fingerless mitts. The office here at Interweave is a gorgeous bank building, circa 1928. It is inspiring to work in, but some of the offices can be a bit chilly. So a collection of crochet fingerless gloves and mittens is the best...
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Toni Rexroat
on Jan 22, 2013
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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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Toni Rexroat
on Jan 10, 2013
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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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Toni Rexroat
on 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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Toni Rexroat
on Dec 17, 2012
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