A good friend of mine offered to pay me to make a baby afghan for him that he wants to give to a couple he knows who is having their first child. This is the first time anyone has asked … Continue reading
March 30, 2011
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Month: March 2011
March 29, 2011
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Blocking Crochet Baby Hats
During spring break, I am washing and blocking all the baby items my craft club made for Healthy Start, and then I will deliver them when we get back from the break. Pictured are a dozen hats. I wash them … Continue reading
March 28, 2011
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Skimpy Powley 2011-1994
Today seems like a fitting day for all of the rain we are getting. We said good-bye yesterday to our little gray-boy cat, Skimpy. In May, he would have turned 18, and we are very grateful to have him with … Continue reading
March 27, 2011
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Weekend Crafting Links
The Crochet Dude Drew announced his “Carnation Bouquet Afghan Project” – looks like a FUN way to crochet for charity! There is also a way to win something from his product line The Crochet Dude Collection! About Family Crafts Even … Continue reading
March 26, 2011
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Craft Sales at JoAnn’s This Weekend
I’m getting ready to make a baby blanket for a friend, so this was a great excuse to pick up some yarn deals at a great sale going on this weekend at JoAnn’s. I ended up getting some Bernat Baby … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
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Crochet Chain Stitch Ideas
Now that I’ve taught a few people how to crochet, I’ve learned how critical the chain stitch is for them. However, there is only so much you can do with crochet chains or so I thought until I found this … Continue reading
March 24, 2011
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Baby Beanie Hat with No Slip Stitch
Finally, I discovered a very simply baby beanie (aka hat) pattern requiring no slip stitches but instead is worked in the round that I think my craft club members can do. It is a single crochet hat from the Art … Continue reading
March 23, 2011
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Yarn Skeins, Balls, and Hanks, the 411
I have been trying to think of a way to easily break up some yarn skeins into maybe two or three balls each as a way to help spread the yarn love some among craft club members. My initial approach … Continue reading
March 21, 2011
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Crocheted Baby Hats, Hats, and More Hats
Along with crocheting baby afghans, our club is also working baby hats. I haven’t made these in a while, and though I’ve been trying to find some different patterns for me to attempt, I keep coming back to this one … Continue reading
March 20, 2011
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Weekly Craft Links
Eileen – The Artful Crafter Eileen reviews Chapter 4 of Cyndi Lavin’s eBook, Every Bead Has a Story. Mixed Media Artist Cyndi found a new product to help out with her fabric books… Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery See how to … Continue reading