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This fall, yarn isn’t just for scarves. With your pile of scrap yarn or a pack of Lion Brand Bon Bons, a beautiful Bohemian Twist necklace is just a few steps away. Make one for yourself & some as gifts! Don’t let the crochet hook scare you! For this project you will need to learn […]
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The first project that called out to me from the new and totally awesome book “Little Crochet” was the “Sock It To Me Sweater Vest”. I love little boys in little sweater vests, but finding pre-made vests beyond the color navy is seriously difficult. If the vest looks a little small, that’s because it is. […]
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I made this little earflap hat the night before the Supercross race so the baby would have something to keep his earplugs in and give him one more layer of noise protection. Pattern: Speed Hook Earflap Hat. Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA in Santa Fe Tweed Hook: L (8.00mm) Changes: I started with a chain […]
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Finished it just in time to ring in February (even though I was planning on having it done for February 2010). Pattern: Crochet Heart Garland from Skip to My Lou Yarn: Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe in Lipstick Hook: US H8 5.00mm **I followed the revised instructions for round. Inbetween each heart I chained 20. To […]
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My mom crochets a blanket for every new baby in the family. It’s a crazy undertaking given the size of our family, but I’m sure glad every one of my children has a piece of her handiwork for their very own.. The Baby got his for Christmas and it perfectly coordinated with his blessing day […]
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Following my obvious affinity for crochet projects this holiday season, I made a few sets of crocheted earrings for my girlfriends. Pattern from Crochet Adorned (a crochet book totally worth investing in). Findings from Le Cotillon.
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While I was working on all my Savers Thrift Store inspired, holiday, crocheted doily projects, I remembered a great little tutorial I came across for a crocheted doily necklace–a perfect girlfriend gift. I gathered a selection of doilies from my thrifted & estate sale acquired collection and hardware from the local bead shop. This necklace […]
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The crocheted snowflake ornaments wasn’t the only Savers holiday DIY project that spoke to me. Turning a thrifted doily into bowl is a brilliant idea for anytime of the year. Once again, my local Savers thrift store did not let me down, supplying me with the perfect doily for less than $2. Now I just […]
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Ever since I discovered Savers awesome DIY tutorials back in October (the Barbie Zombie Garden was such a cool idea), I couldn’t wait to see what they’d come up with for the Holidays. I immediately fell in love with their upcycled snowflake ornament idea and headed to my local Savers to find the needed supplies. […]
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Two days before Valentine’s Day Love Scarf Project Founder, Bridger Fonger and a handful of helpers delivered over 150 hand knitted and hand crocheted scarves to City of Hope. Thanks to Elise from Cupcake Activist, a few other OC crafters (young & old), and a few hours of good tv, these twelve scarves were Orange […]
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