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How to: Bobbles, Clusters and Popcorn

on May 30, 2014

Ball st Bobble st Cluster st Double crochet free crochet tutorial how to learn to crochet Popcorn st

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Free Pattern: Deca-stitch Lacy Cowl

on May 23, 2014

Crochet accessories DMC double double triple Fast pattern Free crochet pattern Lacy cowl Quick spring accessory summer accessory taller stitch Thread Crochet

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How to: Taller crochet stitches

on May 17, 2014

double double triple free crochet tutorial help for beginners new technique for advanced crocheters taller stitch taller than triple crochet

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How to: Work into your Turning Chain - The easy way!

I taught myself to crochet with nothing but a few books. None of those books ever had a tip on how to work into your turning chain, also known as the last stitch in the row. Because it was a source of frustration for me, I shied away from projects worked in rows, and preferred to work in the round. Finding this elusive stitch is often difficult for many crocheters. I've heard stories from people who have crocheted for decades and still "hate working into the turning chain". How often have you heard or read that? It's been very difficult for me, because my tension is usually very tight. I've improved my skills over the years, loosened my tension a little, and decided to teach those who need to know the easiest way to find your turning chain. Get ready to make your crochet projects easier: Have no more fear of working into the turning chain! This works with any of the basic stitches, but I'll be working in single crochet. The fir...

How to Sew a Toggle Button

Wait... WHAT??? Me, the sewing hater, is going to teach you something about it? Yup, that's right! Unfortunately, crocheting sometimes involves sewing , which is something I absolutely despise having to do. But, hey... We can hate it, or we can just get over it and do it so we have a finished project already; right? I find toggle buttons to be one of the easiest closures to use for garments, and I'd like to show you how I (the sewing hater) make it even easier. You'll need a yarn or sewing needle (one that fits through your button holes), a small length of yarn or thread (plus scissors to cut it), and your crochet project. But most importantly, toggle buttons are required... Which leads to a side note: WHOOP! The local Michaels heard my plea, and now has a larger assortment of buttons available. YAY - No more out-of-town trips just to get buttons! I'm also using stitch markers to mark where I will attach the button and closing loop, but w...

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I apologize in advance to those who were expecting a short post in consideration of the holiday season. Once I delved into the history of Boye, I knew I couldn't keep my promise. I should probably also apologize in advance for my repeated cheesy wordplay with the Boye company name. But Boye, I just can't help myself... Although I consider plain ol' aluminum Boye hooks to be everyday and quite uninteresting (no offense, Boye, I think that's just because I use them every day ), my new "vintage" Boye hooks seem to have more than originally meets the eye. Let's begin with some history of the company itself: First of all, Boye, they really got me! ( Ha, ha...That's two already. ) All this time, I thought they were just a knitting and crochet company! In fact, the Boye company began in 1906 with the introduction of a sewing caddy called the Rotary Case . That would be a clock-looking cabinet thingy that I don't even want to begin...

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Free Pattern: Tension Tamer Ring and Bracelet

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