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When my sisters and I were growing up, our mother made us knitted slippers every year for Christmas. We always looked forward to getting them, not just because they were warm, but because Mom made them. Recently, I was going…
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It doesn’t help to be obsessed with the cold, even after you’ve spent over 13 years in a hot, humid environment (i.e., Houston) and move to a place like Utah that has definite seasons. Not only have I become determined…
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The shell stitch is one of my favorite stitch patterns. It has such a pretty look. Last summer, after finishing a shell stitch hat, I thought it would be fun to use the last of the skein to make a…
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When I was creating the Clamshell Cuffs, I realized that it would be easy to extend the design to make fingerless mitts. These mitts feature the same ribbed border and pleasing shell pattern as the Clamshell Cuffs. They are long…
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I call this “Rosy Shells” simply because that’s what the color of the yarn reminded me of: roses. But it could easily be Purpley Shells or Bluey Shells or Greeny Shells… or a combination of colors! Be creative, and go…
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The classic flat circle… the versatile French Beret! Here, contrasting colors and/or textures add a little zip and personality to the classic. Because it uses only partial skeins of 2 colors or textures, this hat is a beautiful way to…
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I love using bright colors for baby and toddler items but it’s a lot easier to find pastel colors than bright ones. Fortunately, some yarn manufacturers are coming out with brighter colors for baby yarn, especially in cotton yarns….
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Some of the most difficult people to crochet for are the men in our lives. Following these ultra simple instructions, you should be able to make a scarf that will get you grunts of approval from your favorite man. ***Special…
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