Miniature Sweater Ornament
Of all the things I can make with yarn and a hook, my favorites are the things that serve no purpose but look adorable. That’s the explanation behind this tiny sweater, which is the perfect size to use as a…
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Of all the things I can make with yarn and a hook, my favorites are the things that serve no purpose but look adorable. That’s the explanation behind this tiny sweater, which is the perfect size to use as a…
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There’s not much that is more basic than a cowl – a simple tube of fabric, large enough to pull over your head and rest around your neck, cowls are a great way to use up a lonely stray ball…
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I thought I’d write this editorial as a counter point to the first issue’s column on being a crochet-friendly LYS. There are basically two kinds of yarn shops for crocheters, the first being the shops that look down on crochet…
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All I can say is, “Wow!!” The response to our first issue and the special Christmas issue has been tremendous and now I just hope and pray I can keep it up …. My thanks goes out to everyone who…
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Sometimes, just adding some trim or something special to a ready-made item is all that is needed to make an otherwise ordinary gift into something very special. I’ve put together a short list of some ideas that just might get…
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This issue is our first special issue dedicated to quick and easy gifts for the upcoming holidays. There always seems to be that one person we forgot to make or buy something for (or the kid forgot to tell you…
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Adding crocheted edging to a purchased item isn’t new but when we get into a panic because we’re running out of time, it’s easy to forget this quick and easy project. The idea for this project hit me as I…
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Readers are invited to submit questions to our Q & A Column! Please submit questions of a general crochet nature, rather than requesting technical assistance for a specific project pattern. Questions about techniques, tools, stitches, methods, etc. are welcome. Each…
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Copy text below and paste into your favorite word program. Pattern Name: Designer: <main image> <Intro text> Sizes and Materials ListSize: <list sizes> Hook(s): US x/x (xx mm) Yarn: <Manufacturer> <Yarn name> [<content>, xx yds/xx g skein/ball] Colors & Approx Yardage:…
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