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ONLINE CROCHET HOW-TO’S FOR BEGINNERS

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slipknot-0609Starting at the beginning with a slipstitch, how do we (did we) learn to crochet?  If you’re lucky, someone in your family or a dear friend or teacher taught you this wonderful craft.  If you’re not so lucky and you need to learn on your own, or want to reinforce or improve your skills, here are some sites to help you:

http://www.craft-ideas-guide.com/how-to-crochet.html

http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/

http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=learn+to+crochet&aq=f

http://www.learntoknit.com/home.html

http://www.crochet.org/lessons/lessonr/lessonr.html

Most of the above sites have beginner to advanced beginner lessons.  I’ll post some sites with more advanced lessons soon.

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Beer Mug Coaster – Free Pattern

Looking for a fun and unique Father’s Day gift idea or something special for the men in your life? Check out this free “In the Hoop Beer Mug Coaster” from Kreative Kiwi!

This popular design is perfect for adding a touch of personality to any man cave or home bar. Whether Dad enjoys a cold brew or you’re searching for a gift for that hard-to-stitch-for guy, this coaster is sure to be a hit.

Available in two sizes—5×7 and 6×10—this beer mug coaster is quick and easy to stitch out, making it perfect for last-minute gift-giving or for those new to embroidery.

And if you need a little inspiration, be sure to check out the many samples made by the Kreative Kiwi Group. There’s no shortage of creative ways to personalize this coaster to suit any taste or style.

Plus, if you want to see the design in action, Sue from OML Embroidery hosted a Sew-a-long using this beer mug design. You can watch the re-run to pick up some helpful tips and tricks for stitching out your own coaster.

So why not raise a toast to Dad or the special men in your life with this fun and festive beer mug coaster? Download the free pattern and get stitching today!

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