My crochet mistake and why I didn’t frog it. Lately I have been crocheting what I call ‘little guys.’ Some call them ‘smalls’ or ‘plushies.’ I like to make quick and easy items for the holiday bazaar coming up in November. This cute little octopus works up fast and is fun to make. , When I was finished and had all loose ends taken care of, I realized my crochet mistake — I had crocheted seven tentacles instead of eight. Some smart youngster would surely tell me I should have eight tentacles if I took this to the bazaar. So, I set it aside while I debated about frogging or…
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One Skein Cuffed Fingerless Mitts
If you need a quick crochet project, try these simple fingerless mitts. These mitts are very easy to crochet and would be a great project for beginners or a quick, last-minute gift -- taking less than a skein of yarn, a couple of hours and crocheting single and double crochet stitches.
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Crocheting and Preparing for Christmas
Crocheting and preparing for Christmas — In mid-July I posted an article about how I get ready for a craft fair and Christmas. I’d like to say I followed through with all my plans, but as I mentioned in the article, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes life just gets in the way and plans get changed, dropped or just forgotten. The first task on my list was completed – to review my patterns to see what I hope to crochet this year. My stack of patterns is pretty much in the same spot on my desk as they were in July. I also mentioned I found a pattern for Thanksgiving…
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Mini Word Game Stuffie Crochet Pattern
Mini Word Game Stuffie. Do you play or know someone who plays the word game, Wordle? I play it every morning – I’m addicted. ;’) According to Wikipedia, “Wordle is a web-based word game created and developed by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle. Players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.” This Mini Word Game Stuffie pattern was inspired by the word game. The pattern is crocheted in single crochet stitches and requires a minimum of color changes. The vertical and horizontal lines are surface crochet slip stitches…
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National Granny Square Day
In celebration of National Granny Square Day, I’m going to post 5 Great Granny Square crocheted and designed by other crocheters. Every time I see these squares I start thinking of how I could use them in a design or a gift to someone (or me!). The first is The Solomon Crochet Square by Joanita Theron Designs. I love the design – the colors and stitches seem to burst out and I just want to touch the textures. . And look at the texture in this square! Tropical Delight by Susan A. Stevens. . . Now look at the simplicity and detail of this darling granny square – the Sue…
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Wheelchair Bag Crochet Pattern
Wheelchair Bag. A few weeks ago, my mother-in-law transitioned to a wheelchair from a rollator. The rollator had a large basket below the cushioned seat in which she could keep her tissues, keys, phone, crackers and napkins. The wheelchair was missing any kind of storage so I created a small bag to hang on the arms of the wheelchair. Since she does not roll herself, the bag could hang on the outside of the chair just below the arm. If she rolled the wheelchair, the bag would fit next to her on the inside of the chair. One of my MIL’s dinner friends asked if I could make her a…
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Beginners Easy Lanyard Crochet Pattern
Beginners Easy Lanyard Crochet Pattern. Easy to follow crochet pattern for a cute and simple lanyard. This pattern is quick, easy, and perfect for gifting and craft fairs.
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National Granny Square Day
National Granny Square Day
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Quick & Easy Christmas Crochet Projects
In the last year I have posted a few ideas for Christmas crochet projects. So with Christmas only six months away, I thought I would repost a few patterns and add some new ideas — it is time to get started on Christmas presents for family and friends and not wait till the last minute as I have done so many years in the past! Quick & Easy Christmas Crochet Projects I don’t think I will be crocheting any afghans, but I might make a smaller lapghan or throw. The five patterns featured back in October are a few of my favorites. Now I need to decide which one to…
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Crossing Lines Granny Square Crochet Pattern
The Crossing Lines Granny Square is a modern design that is easy to crochet as the pattern calls for double crochet stitches and chains.
