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My favorite Valentine’s Day pattern
Here is a cute pattern for a lovely heart lace shawl that looks intricate but is really quite easy to make. The pattern is Sweet Heart Shawl from Girlie’s Crochet and, although written for #3 crochet thread, will work for … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, crochet, Uncategorized, yarn
Tagged crochet, heart, shawl, valentines day
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Hook and Yarn Size Conversion
If you are using older patterns handed down in the family or found in thrift store, you may be confused by the yarn sizes called for in them. Since most of the yarns old patterns reference are probably not made … Continue reading
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Tagged crochet, hooks, size conversion, yarn
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Review of new Caron Pantone Yarn
This is a new yarn exclusive to Michaels that comes in a nifty looking braid in hand selected Pantone color combinations. It is a 10 strand twisted yarn that is 60% Acrylic, 20% Nylon, 20% Merino Wool. It is only … Continue reading
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Tagged crochet, new yarn, Review, yarn
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January 31 Super Moon
I wish I had a longer lens, but here is tonight’s super blue moon here in Pickering, Ontario at around 11pm. This was using my Nikon D7000 and a 300mm lens on a tripod.
Work in Progress: Cabled blanket
I saw this pattern online and just had to try it. This is my first try at crochet cables and I am liking it. I may have messed up the center braid a bit but I don’t feel like backing … Continue reading
Posted in cables, crochet, pattern, Uncategorized, yarn
Tagged cables, crochet, crochet pattern, yarn
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Which type of crochet hook do you prefer?
Whether you like aluminum, bamboo, or just plain old plastic crochet hooks, you still have to pick a style of hook. The two main ones are the in-line Susan Bates type hooks and the Boye type hooks with the nipped … Continue reading
Giant granny square throw
I just tried a new yarn we have at Michaels that changes texture called Bernat Home Mix. The color mixes are nice and the chunky yarn has 4 different textures: a regular yarn, a fuzzy yarn, a t-shirt like yarn, … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, throw, Uncategorized, yarn
Tagged afghan, crochet, granny square, throw, yarn
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Crochet Pumpkin
Tonight is an ultra lame free yarn class at Michaels, winding yarn into a ball to make a pumpkin with a pipe cleaner stem. The only reason to come is because the first 10 people get a free skein of … Continue reading
Amigurumi Bear
I posted already about the potted cactus I made as a sample for the crochet class I teach at Michaels, so here the bear which is the other option for the class. It is cute but takes quite a bit … Continue reading
Posted in amigurumi, crochet, embroidery, Uncategorized, yarn
Tagged amigurumi, bear, crochet, michaels canada, stuffed animal, twinkie chan
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Crochet with Cindy 