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Get Batty For Halloween Crochet

September 8, 2014 by jd wolfe

These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they?  And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween.  Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins?  I think it would make a cool … Read More...

Crochet A Planter

September 6, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside.  I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago.  It now resides on my … Read More...

Reverse Color Crochet – A New Technique

September 4, 2014 by jd wolfe

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The title and subject matter of this newly published book intrigued me the moment I saw it.  At first, I admit to being a bit confused.  I assumed this would be a new technique for creating crochet with different images … Read More...

Tunisian Crochet For Baby – Meet The Author!

September 2, 2014 by jd wolfe

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This new book is full of goodies for baby, created by best selling crochet designer Sharon Silverman.  I asked Sharon why she chose Tunisian crochet for babies to create these designs.  She kindly offered the following information:

Looking for … Read More...

My Top Five Unusual Christmas Crochet

August 31, 2014 by jd wolfe

Think Outside the Box with These Unusual Christmas Crochet Ideas

When it comes to holiday crochet, traditional favorites like Santa hats, snowflakes, and cozy stockings are always a hit. But what if you could shake things up this year with … Read More...

Getting Started With Christmas Crochet

August 29, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I know it’s likely way too hot where you (and I) live to even think about Christmas crochet, but it’s time.  Unless you want to attempt to crochet around the clock once the calendar hits December 1, 2014, you need … Read More...

Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl

August 27, 2014 by jd wolfe

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When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it.  You can see that better in the second photo.  I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More...

Bumpy Stitch Scarf – Free Pattern (My Adaptation)

August 25, 2014 by jd wolfe

 

 

 

 

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So, I’m pretty much in love with this stitch pattern.  As soon after surgery and the post operative wound infection I was able to pick up my crochet hook and scarf, this pattern was exactly where … Read More...

“It Girl” Crochet

August 23, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Don’t you love the unique wrist warmers on the cover of this new book?  I love the symmetry as well as the swirl effect the designer has created.  This is just one of 23 patterns for accessories in this book… Read More...

Let’s Dish Crochet

August 18, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I will begin teaching crochet to the middle schoolers where I volunteer in a couple of weeks.  So, I have been on the look out for dish cloth patterns that I could use to teach the basic crochet stitches.  … Read More...

Another Crochet Giveaway Winner

August 17, 2014 by jd wolfe

 

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Jessica D Won this with the following entry, chosen at random:

Submitted on 2014/07/25 at 8:30 am

I would make the little football outfits first. Zip code is 16833

Jessica,  please email me ([email protected]) with your snail mail … Read More...

Alien Vs Lovey Crochet

August 16, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Is this an Alien or a Lovey?  Depends on your status as an Earthling or a kid, I guess.  I love the simplicity of this pattern and how it could work up to make a very special huggable gift … Read More...

Mile a minute – Is This The World’s Fastest Crochet Afghan Pattern??

August 14, 2014 by jd wolfe

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On All Free Crochet, they call this the World’s Fastest Crochet Afghan!  Really?  I don’t think so.  Okay, I’m not a fan of mile a minute patterns.  Not only must I crochet 2 things that are just alike, I have … Read More...

Crochet Giveaway Winner – 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches To Crochet

August 12, 2014 by jd wolfe

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My readers haven’t been very helpful lately!  No one – not one person – emailed me asking me who the winner of the July Giveaway for 100 colorful ripple stitches  was!!  It completely slipped my mind.  So, I … Read More...

Arkansas Crochet

August 12, 2014 by jd wolfe

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This is a picture of Pearl, the pet rabbit of a very cozy, cute yarn shop in the historic downtown of tiny Van Buren, Arkansas.  While I was in the shop a few weeks ago, I also got to meet … Read More...

Make Your Own Crochet Tube Socks

August 10, 2014 by jd wolfe

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These crochet tube socks can be found on Ravelry.com along with the free pattern to create them.  I have made oodles of my tube socks using my own pattern that I want to share with you.  However, I have no … Read More...

Crochet A New Stitch

August 8, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Have you discovered the site that sends you an email every day to teach you a new crochet stitch?  I think it’s totally amazing!  While I do not necessarily have time every single day to practice a new stitch, I … Read More...

Chart Your Crochet

August 6, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Do you have a Disney fan in your life who would love to have a collection of their lovely Princesses?  If so, you might want to check out Cuddleup-creations.com to see all their patterns including this one of the Disney … Read More...

Back To School Crochet?

August 4, 2014 by jd wolfe

cro pencil case 0814I love this nifty, easy to work up crochet pencil case.  But, wait, there’s more!  Wouldn’t it also make a nice travel case for your crochet hooks, including a pocket to hold a copy of your pattern folded to … Read More...

A Wonderful Crochet Blanket

August 2, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Check out this stunning blanket!  Sheri LB pointed it out to me.  I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me.  This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help.  … Read More...

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