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Weekend travels always bring something knitty and wonderful. Above are remnants of antique shawl pins that remind of us of our knitting, tatting and crocheting ancestors. ' Tis the season for knit and crochet scarves. Check here for free patterns: Your first stop for the wowza scarf factor is right here on Knit1fortheroad... Knit1fortheroad AutumnWowza Scarf LionBrand Patterns Striped Scarf Fallen Leaves Scarf Knit & Crochet Pattern Constellation Scarf Crochet Ruffle Scarf Vogue Knitting Cabled Twirl Wrap Angora Bamboo Big Cowl That's your line up of free patterns to get you off to a creative week! Get those hooks and needles fired up. Marg ... Read Full Story

Did you ever want to learn how to crochet but never had the time. Maybe your grandma taught you but you were not interested until now. How to Crochet Guide - Even if you're just a beginner...you'll know the easy secrets to putting your hands and creativity to work to master crochet and tackle any pattern. If you want to learn how to crochet both easy and more difficult crochet stitches, how to both read and change a pattern, plus much, much more, from very basic to more advanced, Click Here Now --> Are you looking for new and unique patterns? If you want ... Read Full Story

I am venturing into knitting again and because I am feeling impatient and looking for quick results - I picked up Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA. This is a bulky, easy care yarn that works wonderfully with a pair of size 13 needles. Since we are in the beginning of the holiday season, I chose white and red......so.......guess what pattern I'm doing? You got it - STRIPES! I am knitting a striped candy cane influence scarf. I couldn't resist! So far, I am very happy with how quick this works up. I may even try some granny squares with this and make a big, ... Read Full Story

Interweave Press | 1596680768 | 2008-12-01 | 128 pages | PDF | 8.0 Mb Download here. Learn to create stylish scarves, wraps, and shawls with this fresh approach to technique and construction that includes a variety of projects for a range of skill levels and varying time commitments. Featuring new and fashionable designs, this book of innovative projects is perfect for new and intermediate crocheters who want to take crochet to next level with clever stitch motifs, newtechniques to shaping, and creative embellishment ideas, such as unusual edgings, color work, and lace, ruffles, and tiers. Charts are included for every stitch pattern and motif ... Read Full Story

This crocheted card holder is a very quick and easy project, perfect for beginners. It can be completed with small amounts of yarn and in very little time, for instant satisfaction. The materials you need for this card holder are: cotton yarn 4.0mm crochet hook snap button or velcro INSTRUCTIONS -Using 4.5mm crochet hook and yarn, ch 21, sc into 19th st and each st across, ch 1, turn -*sc in each st across, ch 1, turn -dc in each st across, ch 1, turn** -repeat from * to ** until your piece measures 5.25in. -continue with flap instructions MAKE THE FLAP -slst in ... Read Full Story

Link - How to Crochet a Snuggie with Sleeves Learn how to download the pattern to crochet a snuggie with sleeves Read Full Story

This stitch is halfway between the single crochet stitch and the double crochet stitch in height. 1. Begin with a foundation chain, wrap the yarn over (yo) the hook and insert the hook into the third chain from the the hook. 2. Draw the yarn through the chain, leaving three loops on the hook. Yarn over (yo) and draw through all three loops on the hook, leaving one loop on the hook. One half double stitch complete (hdc). 3. Continue along the row, working one half double crochet (hdc) into each chain. At the end of the row, work two chains to turn. Skip ... Read Full Story