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Sassy Crochet Croc Stitch

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This sassy little number, complete with the sweet flower, demonstrates a fantastic use for the crocodile stitch which has been so popular of late.  Check out the pattern and pictures here.  Without the handle attached, it looks amazingly like … Read More...

Button It Up – In Crochet

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How often have you wanted to add a button to a project – but a button that would ‘disappear’ into the design rather than stand out, calling attention to itself?  I love ‘statement’ buttons, but they aren’t always appropriate for … Read More...

Crochet Broomstick Hat

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If you’ve seen this wonderful book, you know that Margaret Hubert is an exceedingly talented crochet designer.  This hat was pictured in her book, but no pattern was given.  Now, the pattern has been made available for all of us … Read More...

Rock Your Picnic Table

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No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball!  Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More...

Bright Blue Yonder Shawl

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I believe that all crocheters are designers.  Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes.  Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More...

Baby Crochet Magic

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When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter.  I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost.  No one wants a … Read More...

Ragged But Rugged

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Well, this rug isn’t actually ragged.  It’s just made in the style of a Rag Rug which makes it rugged, for sure.  What I like about this project is that it not only uses recycled thrift store sheets but … Read More...

Color Me Curious

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I read about this tool in the Summer 2013 issue of Crochet! magazine and can’t wait to get my hands on one.  I am not great with color.  I know what I like but that’s about as far as it … Read More...

Measurable

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Ever find yourself trying to dig around in your project bag to find your teeny but indispensable tape measure?  Well, if you put some ears on it, you’ll find it quicker.  At least that’s what Tania has convinced me of … Read More...

Stretching Your Skills

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Starting out small is always a good idea when you want to stretch your skill in crochet.  Here are a few small projects which might entice you to try a new stitch, a new technique, or experiment with new fibers.  … Read More...

Turtles and Cats

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I’m a total sucker for turtles.  I love them – living, stuffed, figurines, etc.  I’ve had them as pets and have been known to pull over to rescue one who’s stranded in the middle of the road.  Cats, well, that’s … Read More...

No Pattern Required

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Justine at mucho color has created this fantastic scrap-crazy laptop cozy that everyone needs to make!  You don’t need to have a pattern or even be able to read her language to follow her tutorial.  You can work up your … Read More...

A Special-Tie

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Father’s Day is upon us again and we are all looking for a way to crochet something wonderful for Dad.  Well, that’s pretty hard to do.  I know that the men in my life have all the caps and scarves … Read More...

A Good Oldie For You!

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This is the updated and revised 2012 edition of Donna Kooler’s classic reference book that is in the hands of many crocheters.  I just ran across this at my public library and decided to share my review of it with … Read More...