Category Archives: Crochet

Blocking My Shawls… Here’s How..

I have a terrific friend named Pat.  She’s a spinner and knitter like I’ve always wanted to be.. ;o)   She said she was wandering through one of the big box stores one day and passed the exercise equipment.  Her eyes … Continue reading

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Red River Fiber Arts … Making Rose Petal Guest Soaps

It’s nice to be back with the group again.  Boy, have I missed it!  Last week we decided that we would try making Rose Petal Guest Soaps this week.. So we did! We all fell in love the little soaps.  … Continue reading

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Loop Stitch Crocheted House Slippers… free pattern

Last year Denese asked for my help finding a pattern for the looped stitch house slippers pattern.  Well… I just found it.   It’s over on Yahoo! Voices and was shared by Darlene Michaud.  Thank you so much, Darlene.   These would … Continue reading

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One Million Hits.. How Can I Ever Thank You? !

  A SALUTE TO YOU! Sometime this evening or late tonight, this blog will have its ONE MILLIONth hit.  I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who have visited over the nearly 5 … Continue reading

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Is Spinning, Dyeing and Hand Knitting Cost Effective?

Back in July some of us got together and had a “dye” day.  It was great fun and during the processing I found a piece of wool roving (mystery wool since I have forgotten which bag it originally came out … Continue reading

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Sticka till Barbie… Merry Christmas! 1000 free patterns….

I seem to have missed an entire month.  But… there is much going on.  We are building a new home and believe it or not, it is taking some time.. ;o) For those of you who are Barbie fans, or … Continue reading

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Dale Earnhardt, Sr. … free crochet pattern

Christmas is coming … I can’t imagine where the time goes.  Anyway.. there have been several requests for the Dale Earnhardt, Sr. crocheted afghan.  It took a little searching, but I have found it again.   We should all give … Continue reading

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Irish Crochet… Who Knew?

I love Irish Crochet.  I love, love, love Irish Crochet.  From the time I first saw that lovely Irish Rose crocheted into the center of a potholder when I was just almost 15 I have loved it.   Ira Rott of  … Continue reading

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Crochet and Crazy Quilt

I find myself with LOTS of crochet thread.  The thought ran through my mind the other day to try that thing I’ve always thought about… crochet a table cloth.  So… out came all the pattern books…patiently went through each one… … Continue reading

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Cobbler’s Cabin…. Lots of free Crochet Patterns…

After buying all kinds of crochet thread for the Tablet Weaving Class (more on the second class later…what fun that was!)  I have ALL THIS THREAD left over in several different colors.  I was wandering through my pictures this morning … Continue reading

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