Have you ever found yourself searching for a practical Toilet Tidy or Night Cap Antimacassar? No, me neither, but I love to read the vintage patterns, peruse the project images, and learn about the popular crochet fashions of the late 1800s. I have crocheted from a few of these antique patterns, and...
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Toni Rexroat
on May 27, 2013
Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Shawls, Crochet
They say you are never too old to stop learning. And despite going on 10 years of studying and educating myself about crochet for work and pleasure, I am still amazed at how much I have yet to truly explore. Top-down seamless crochet for example. This was a crochet technique I played with a few years...
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Toni Rexroat
on May 20, 2013
Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Techniques, Granny Squares, Crochet Tops, Crochet
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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Toni Rexroat
on May 10, 2013
Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Techniques, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet
Are you ready to take the next step in your crochet journey and create with advanced crochet stitches like linked crochet, hairpin lace, or crocodile stitch? The newest Crochet Me free eBook uses images, illustrations, and text to share ten advanced crochet techniques with you. Here is just a sample...
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Toni Rexroat
on May 9, 2013
Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Patterns, Crochet Me, Advanced Crochet Stitches, Crochet
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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Sarah Read
on Apr 22, 2013
Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet For Beginners, Easy Crochet Patterns, Crochet
When it comes to crochet bags, one size does not fit all. But do not despair. This simply means that you need a closet full of bags, purses, totes, and satchels for every occasion. And while you are choosing the perfect size, from an evening clutch to an overnight tote, you can choose from an amazing...
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Toni Rexroat
on Apr 8, 2013
Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Bags, Amigurumi, Granny Squares, Crochet
An understanding of how a crochet top is constructed can not only open your eyes to the amazing possibilities but also help you create better fitting garments. And understanding of top-down construction versus side to side will help you decide which construction works for your body type as well as how...
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Toni Rexroat
on Apr 1, 2013
Filed under: Crochet Techniques, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Tops, Crochet Sweaters, Crochet