By Robin Beers – February 25th, 2011
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| This textured wrist cuff is a quick and easy pattern to crochet. You can mix and match different colors of yarn and finish it off with a little eyelash yarn for a fringe effect. You will have to know the Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc). It is a good pattern to use up your scrap yarn. You can make matching cuffs or just one for a bracelet accent. They are very comfortable to wear! |
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By Claire Ortega-Reyes – February 24th, 2011
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| Sometimes we don’t really need to learn a new technique to add fire power to the crochet arsenal. Would you believe that the visually stunning spike stitch is done just by inserting your hook in different places in your work? Yes, we use the same old stitches we’re so familiar with — single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and so forth. The only difference is that we insert the hook in a lower place in the work before making the stitches. |
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By Erin Burger – February 23rd, 2011
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The V-Stitch is one of the most popular and also versatile stitches in crochet. You can easily use multi-colors and can also replace the stitches used with other stitches for a whole different look. For example the ‘Little Wings’ V-Stitch calls for single crochets, but if you replaced all the single crochets with half double crochets or double crochets you would get a whole different look.
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By Robin Beers – February 22nd, 2011
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| The V-stitch is a very simple stitch that can be used to add a decorative look to your crocheting. You can use it with double crochet to add variety to your crocheting patterns. If you know how to double crochet and single crochet, it will be very easy to do. Follow the instructions below. |
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By Rachel Choi – February 21st, 2011
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Glittens (also know as a glommits) have the warmth and comfort from mittens, and the dexterity and mobility from fingerless gloves. Wear them as mittens to keep your fingers snug, but convert then to gloves by flipping over the top and securing it with the button when you need to use your fingers. With step-by-step photos, this unconventional pattern shows you how to customize the gilttens for any hand size you desire. If you’re looking for just classic mittens, check out the Crochet Pattern: Easy Adjustable Mittens.
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By Robin Beers – February 20th, 2011
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If you have ever seen a scarf with curly fringe and thought it must have been really difficult to crochet, think again! It is really easy to do! All you have to know is single crochet and that’s pretty basic. So if you want to add a pretty spiral fringe to a scarf, keep reading – this tutorial is for you!
Note: If you are left handed, just put your mouse over the photo to see the left handed view.
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By Erin Burger – February 19th, 2011
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This bookmark is a perfect pick me up for a cold wintry day and is one of those projects that gives you instant satisfaction because of it’s simplicity. The following pattern includes instructions for making the bookmark with five different colors but mixing up colors or even using more or less will make for your own unique bookmark.
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By Robin Beers – February 18th, 2011
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| This cozy ear warmer will keep your fingers busy and your ears warm as a result! You will have to know the Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc), and then you’re good to go! It is a good pattern to use up your scrap yarn. Mix and match colors – you can even use 2 strands at once for a pretty effect. If you want, you can add a trim with single crochet in eyelash yarn (the fuzzy stuff) to really dress it up! |
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By Erin Burger – February 17th, 2011
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It seems like 3-D is so popular these days, why not try it out in crochet as well? This stitch not only looks better in two colors, it’s also designed to be made with two. You can be a traditionalist and made the bottom of the pop out flower green, or get creative and mix and match new colors.
These instructions call for you to break off colors at each end, but weaving in all the ends is worth it to achieve this stitch!
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By Claire Ortega-Reyes – February 16th, 2011
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| Don’t we all like having those cute bookmarks? I do–but then I always lose them! So I came up with the idea of bookmark-bracelets. I wear them on my wrist as I read, so I never forget that I set them down on the table, or so that it won’t get blown away by a stray gust of wind. Never lose another bookmark again!
This bookmark can be used to mark a group of pages, as well as just the place you left off. Very easy to adjust the length to fit any book–just make sure to chain the appropriate number of chains in the beginning. There are two sizes in the pattern, one for 7-inch tall books (pink), and the larger for 8.5-inch tall books (red).
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