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Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches

05 November 2021

books stacked, the covers are colorful and the top (or bottom) edge is all that's visible.

We know that I have a thing for stitch dictionaries. I'm especially fascinated by crochet pattern libraries because I didn't know they existed for the first decade or so I crocheted. The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is the book I wish I had when I first started to figure out how to do … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches

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Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley

19 June 2019

The pineapple crochet stitch is the focus of Karen Whooley's newest pattern collection, Pineapple Passion. It includes five designs including a top, two shawls, a skirt, and a cardigan. What is the pineapple stitch? It is one that looks complex yet is a clever combination of double, single, and … [Read more...] about Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley

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self-care, cashmere edition

06 November 2018

Artyarns Crochet Triangle Scarf, shown in Blues

Meet the Cashmere Triangle Scarf. This crochet scarf is worked from the center back out to the tip and uses half-double crochet. It uses 5 skeins of Artyarns Cashmere 1 ply (100% Italian Cashmere). The resulting fabric is soft and very beautiful, the cashmere is delightful and the lace-weight yarn … [Read more...] about self-care, cashmere edition

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the story of the swatches

06 March 2018

I mentioned a large project a few weeks ago. Now I can share more about it--I'm crocheting swatches to investigate all of Anzula's yarns. My first post explores For Better or Worsted. I'll provide a crochet contrast to Jill's knitting focused posts. It's a good thing I love fun swatches! There are … [Read more...] about the story of the swatches

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three tips: join being careful not to twist

20 February 2018

There are six simple words that strike dread every time, "join being careful not to twist". My brain groans and sighs with an "I know!" and I set out to make a careful join. I rarely get it right on the first try. Or the second. For instance, take this lovely foundation chain of over 100 stitches … [Read more...] about three tips: join being careful not to twist

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two book ideas for easy crafting

16 May 2017

I love challenging myself with complicated designs, though I also take great joy in the beauty found within simple patterns. After a long day I don't always want to knit another garter stitch washcloth, it's nice to have easy to work patterns on hand. The two books in today's post fit this basic … [Read more...] about two book ideas for easy crafting

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