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A PORTABLE TAIL ?

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I saw this little bag and immediately thought of how handy it would be to carry a ball of thread around while crocheting.  I’ve seen a similar idea in a vintage pattern, but Maria Merlino has updated it and created … Read More...

FOR YOUR VALENTINE??

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I had to pass along this free pattern!  It’s not suitable for my curvy shape, but would be very attractive on the ‘right’ woman.

http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/02/12/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-brassiere-pattern.aspx

Maybe, ‘back in the day’ when this vintage design was created, more women were less … Read More...

WONDER BRA??

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Did you ever wonder what to do with those pesky wires that poke out from the edges of those push-up bras? Well, I’ve never worn a push-up, but for years, I did wear an underwire. Finally, I let nature and … Read More...

TOO CUTE TO MISS – VALENTINE BABIES

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These are just the sweetest little things.  Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them?  (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!).  Just had to share!

http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html

While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More...

JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!

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Here’s the prize:

Here’s what caused the contest:

Who’s the winner?

There were some really good entries for my challenge to send in a link to the afghan that most resembles its name (unlike the poorly named IMO afghan pictured).  … Read More...

THE HEART OF A CROCHET ARTIST

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I can’t resist giving this crochet artist a shout out!  Her work is pricey – but all of us who crochet are the only ones who actually know how much our time and efforts are worth.  I could reproduce this … Read More...

PREEMIE BEAUTY

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My oldest grand-nephew was a preemie.  Before we knew about that, of course, I had begun to crochet a babyghan for the baby.  His mom was quite ill during her entire pregnancy and spent most of it in the hospital.  … Read More...

Dinosaur Baby Hat Pattern

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Fess up! You thought I was going to show you how to crochet a big, burly guy, right?  But, no.  It’s the hat that we’ll call Spike.

I know it’s hard to get past the adorable toddler, but – really … Read More...

SPRING FOR THIS GRANNIE!

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So, you may be granny square ‘challenged’.  For whatever reason, completing a granny square seems to be difficult for many crocheters.  If that’s the case for you, you’ll appreciate this pattern and tutorial.  Also, the cute toddler doesn’t hurt anything.  … Read More...

TEENY TEA FOR TWO

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This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen!  I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me.  I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More...

NEED AN ‘EMERGENCY’ GIFT??

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Every now and then, we need a gift ‘right now’ or tonight or tomorrow – and we’d like to crochet it.  Well, here’s an idea that has appeared here and elsewhere, but I really like this one.  Don’t forget to … Read More...

A TRULY VINTAGE SHAWL

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If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap.  You’ll … Read More...

VINTAGE BABY

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This lovely, frothy little baby shawl is U.S. Civil War era.  Despite the age of the design, it looks quite modern to me.  The original pattern appeared in Peterson’s Ladies Magazine  from the year 1860 and was designed by Mrs. … Read More...