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Spinning Your Crochet

July 31, 2014 by jd wolfe

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While this lovely and exciting piece of crochet is not exactly meant to spin, it certainly has the look of a spinning wheel to me.  It’s a mandala themed piece of which this is the central motif.  Isn’t it stunning?… Read More...

See Who Rocks The Crochet Look

July 29, 2014 by jd wolfe

 

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The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world.  This article is from India where the picture here originates.  So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of … Read More...

More Crochet Creativity For You

July 27, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I recently shared a raft of patterns for you (not free) that I found on Etsy.  Well, I decided to share some for you from the parent company that owns this blog.  There are oodles of free patterns for all … Read More...

Crochet Goodies For Your Consideration

July 25, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I was browsing through Etsy to see what’s new there and ran across a few things I wanted to share with my readers.  These are patterns that cost money, but they certainly look worth a few bucks to me.  This … Read More...

Crochet For Baby Jack

July 23, 2014 by jd wolfe

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So, I did not have  a wonderful time crocheting this baby afghan, but it was a work of love.  Baby Jack is the first grandson of some dear friends of mine.  The grandparents have three sons of their own … Read More...

The Crochet VS Knit Question Finally Resolved

July 21, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I have heard this matter discussed for years – which uses more yarn, knit or crochet?  Well Joanne Scrace has finally conducted a fairly scientific experiment to answer this old question.  Her method is well documented on her blog … Read More...

Crochet A Customized Summer Top

July 19, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Patrice Walker has created this simple Summer top using a very customized approach.  With the information on her blog, you can create one of your own, using your choice of size, yarn, and even stitch pattern.  I love when … Read More...

Crochet Free Patterns

July 17, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Are you familiar with this site for oodles of free patterns?  Since crochetpatterncentral.com disappeared, I have not really found a reliable aggregate site for finding free crochet patterns online.  This site seems to have a lot of the same features … Read More...

Book Review – 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches

July 15, 2014 by jd wolfe

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The only ripple stitches I ever truly loved fell into the category of round ripple – until I met this book!  I have never seen so many cool ripple patterns as author Leonie Morgan has gathered here.  The title tells … Read More...

Crochet Fix

July 14, 2014 by jd wolfe

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If this isn’t the cleverest use of a simple crochet motif, I must be a monkey’s uncle (or aunt)!  As a tot, my daughter yearned deeply for the Converse high tops her older brothers wore.  She got them as hand-me-downs … Read More...

More Crochet Flowers – A Round UP

July 11, 2014 by jd wolfe

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http://evanescencecrochet.blogspot.ca/2014/04/flowers-in-wild-flowers-aboundnow-that.html?m=1

It has become common knowledge that I love crochet flowers.  So, people send me links to many beauties.  There are not enough hours in the day for me to find all these goodies.  Thanks to all who send them.  … Read More...

Tailored Crochet Bracelets – All Buttoned Up

July 9, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Do you have a stash of cool buttons?  If so, you might not have enough of any one button to finish off a garment.  But, with this cool idea from Donatella, you can make fantastic use of those buttons.  In … Read More...

Learn Or Expand Your Tunisian Crochet Skills With A Great Online Class

July 7, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Dora Ohrenstein, an accomplished and well traveled crochet artist, is offering a wonderful course on Craftsy that will have us all mastering Tunisian crochet.  In this class (actually a series of classes all for one price), Dora takes us … Read More...

Crochet A Stitch

July 5, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Are you familiar with the website that offers a newsletter to teach you a new stitch every day?  Often, these are not technically ‘stitches’.  As in this case, it’s a motif rather than a single stitch.  Still, it’s a … Read More...

Five Things About Crochet

July 3, 2014 by jd wolfe

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For beginning crocheters or for those who are interested in learning out wonderful craft, I have gathered a number of facts that might be helpful.

1. Unlike knitting, crochet can never be done on a machine!  All crochet is … Read More...

July 4 Quickie Crochet – or how to spend your 3 day weekend

July 2, 2014 by jd wolfe

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So, if you’re fortunate, you might find yourself sitting around a campfire, picnic table, pool, or family room, thinking of a small project to crochet.  Here you go!  Four free, quick patterns that, of course, can be worked up in … Read More...

Crochet For The Beach Or Pool

July 1, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I love this beach cover up that Ellen over at the Chilly Dog has created.  She used a readily available cotton yarn but I would prefer a cotton blend for a number of reasons.  My experience with cotton worsted yarn … Read More...

Try This Crochet Tip

June 30, 2014 by jd wolfe

cro strawberry lace 0614If you have never tried a project that does not begin with a foundation chain, this one would be a good place to start.  It’s such a pretty strawberry motif and could easily be adapted to an afghan of any … Read More...

Can Crochet Save Your Life? Your Health?

June 28, 2014 by jd wolfe

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I’m turning over the crochet reigns today to Kathryn Vercillo so she can give us good information about her latest survey.  Please feel free to respond to her here and to go to her site (linked below) to participate in … Read More...

Monstrous Crochet Bag Holder

June 26, 2014 by jd wolfe

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The stated purpose of these monstrously cute bags is to hold plastic bags.  I’m sure they do that really well.  But, when I look at them, I see a great way to have little ones stash their PJ’s neatly every … Read More...

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