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Hello, my creative crochet-crazy crowd! I have a thrilling announcement about one of our latest collections of free crochet patterns—designed by you! I’m so excited to reveal the top 100 crochet patterns of 2011 from AllFreeCrochet.com . You chose this collection from the best of the best, and though the competition was fierce, your creative interests revealed the most popular, most fabulous and most frequently fashioned crochet patterns last year. Click here to check out 100 Free Crochet...Read Full Story

Written by Glory Lennon on February 16, 2012 - 0 Comments Categories: Needle Craft and Sewing Now that you know how to crochet—that is to say you know all the basic stitches , because I showed them to you—it would behoove you to learn how to read a crochet pattern so you can actually make something. Crochet patterns can be very confusing to newcomers to the needlecraft of crochet. Pattern makers tend to use abbreviations– a whole lot of them—and that is just asking for trouble if...Read Full Story

I have been spending far too much time on Pinterest and Craftgawker when I should be doing more constructive things.  I can't help it though, Pinterest, especially, is so addictive!  I am inspired by all the other projects people have completed or are working on.  Then I get the little voice in my head that says, "go buy more yarn and make me!"  I grab my purse and the car keys ready to go out the door, then I cast a guilty glance towards my craft closet door and knowing what is in there...Read Full Story

Mikey's Bernat Mosaic Yarn Painting Doesn’t this look stunning? If I were to ever plan something that would have rocked the Crochet World as much as I did with this painting, I probably would haven’t got the attention as this new Yarn Painting has received. Watch this HowTo Instructional Video on creating your own. I consider this project free form as you need to create the work to fit the frame. Everyone will have different sizes of frames to work with. This requires you to be a bit...Read Full Story

A Christmas afghan can help warm cold winter nights while personalized baby afghan blankets can become family heirlooms. Complimentary Crochet Afghan Patterns . Free crochet afghan patterns are a great way to put together a beautiful … Go here to see the original:  Crochet Afghan Patterns to Make Great Giveaways | TROMPYX Related posts: Crochet Fashion for the Baby | TROMPYX Since most of the clothes are cotton or made of... Beautiful hat for mum, baby: crochet patterns ~ make...Read Full Story

Since most of the clothes are cotton or made of thicker fabric, clothes with crochet patterns will do the trick and make the baby look fashionable in the outdoors. Some good designs for the baby could be represented in the form of farm animals. Read more: Crochet Fashion for the Baby | TROMPYX Related posts: Crochet Afghan Patterns to Make Great Giveaways | TROMPYX A Christmas afghan can help warm cold winter nights while... Fashion Crochet Creations By Ira Rott: PATTERN – Christening...Read Full Story

Little Miss Rosalie crochet doll pattern uses a sport weight yarn to create this lightweight and pretty set. The pattern works best with an … Moses Basket Baby . http://www.maggiescrochet.com/moses-basket- baby -p-1677.html … View post:  Maggie's Crochet Blog » Inspired Design – Little Miss Rosalie 18 … Related posts: Maggie's Crochet Blog » Inspired Design – Maggie's Crochet Moses … Maggie's Crochet Moses Basket Baby . Any little girl will... Maggie's Crochet Blog » Inspired Design...Read Full Story

Crochet Classic Ripple Afghan Abbreviations: sc=single crochet sk=skip ch=chain Materials: 3 balls of yarn, Caron soft yarn, light brown, dark brown, and cream H hook Gauge: 1 pattern measures 4 inches, 5 rows to 2 inches. About 44 by 67 inches when finished Color A= light brown yarn Color B=Dark brown yarn Color C= Cream yarn With Color A- Chain 251 Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook. 1 sc in each of the net 8 ch, * 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of...Read Full Story

Reader Question: My friend said there is now a crochet hook that you can also knit with but I can’t find it anywhere. Have you heard of such a needle? The FaveCrafts.com team is just back from attending the 2012 Winter CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) trade show and we did find the amazing tool you are talking about. It’s called The Knook from Leisure Arts, a company you may recognize for being a leader in needleart and craft books. We even got to try our hand at knitting with this...Read Full Story

Simple Crochet Patterns For Beginners Easy crochet patterns are perfect for beginners. Easy crochet patterns can teach a beginner the basic crochet stitches. More here:  Crochet Patterns For Scarves For Babies | Girls Hair Bows Related posts: Crochet Patterns For Scarves For Babies | Girls Hair Bows Simple Crochet Patterns For Beginners Easy crochet patterns are perfect... Free Crochet Baby Bow Tie Pattern | Girls Hair Bows Very best Web pages For No cost Newborn Knitting and... The...Read Full Story