While I still cannot show off any of the crochet gifts I finished or am in the middle of right now, I have to say that I am thrilled that I am making some progress. Not that long ago, I … Continue reading
December 9, 2011
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November 26, 2011
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Yarn Friendly Project Bags
Like most yarn crafters, I usually have a few projects going on at the same time. I try to keep it to a minimum, but I have learned there are actually some good reasons, other than just getting bored with … Continue reading
September 3, 2011
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Teaching Crochet – It’s Not Easy!
While I have worked as a freelance writer for years, as my “day” job I’m an English professor. I teach students skills like how to write an outline, create a thesis sentence, and analyze a piece of text. So as … Continue reading
June 15, 2011
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Another Yarn, Knitting Needle, and Hook Score
I mentioned to my mother that I was attempting to learn how to knit. She is the first to try to teach me many years ago, but it just never clicked back then. I ended up making a bunch of … Continue reading
May 21, 2011
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Knitting Progress, Yes!
The first time I tried to learn how to knit, my mom was attempting to teach me. I kept ending up knitting a triangular shaped piece rather than a square. Years later, I found a fancy yarn shop in the … Continue reading
May 19, 2011
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New to Knitting
In my lifetime, I have attempted to learn how to knit about two times, without success. For the past two or so years, I’ve really concentrated on crochet with the idea that at some point, once I get a little … Continue reading
May 9, 2011
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Super Saver Yarn Has Its Place
Since I live in the south and most of what I make needs to be washable, I use a lot of acrylic and a little cotton yarn as well. Wool is totally out. I’ve done some work with bamboo, which … Continue reading
May 4, 2011
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Patrotic Crochet
With the news that Bin Laden is now gone, there is even more reason than ever for many US crocheters to show their patriotism. One great way to do this is also a very simple way as well, making squares … Continue reading
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 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