Tag Archives: crochet

My favorite Valentine’s Day pattern

Posted on February 13, 2019 by sysclp

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 →

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Hook and Yarn Size Conversion

Posted on September 4, 2018 by sysclp

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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Review of new Caron Pantone Yarn

Posted on August 27, 2018 by sysclp

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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Yarn Pooling Throw

Posted on March 4, 2018 by sysclp

I posted about my previous experiment in yarn pooling and mentioned I was working on another.  Well, it is finished and I really like the look of it.  I used Caron Simply Soft Stripes in “Churchill Downs” color. (I have … Continue reading →

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Baby blanket, hat, and booties

Posted on February 3, 2018 by sysclp

I have a baby shower to go to in March and I am in the process of making a set of blanket, hat, and booties as a gift.  I am using Caron Simply Soft in off white, soft green, and … Continue reading →

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Baby Hat and Socks

Posted on January 28, 2018 by sysclp

To go with the blanket in the previous post, I made a hat using Caron Cupcakes yarn (Sour Grapes color) which comes with a pom-pom for the top.  With the leftover yarn, I made a pair of socks to match.  … Continue reading →

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Experiment in yarn pooling

Posted on January 28, 2018 by sysclp

After seeing photos and a few videos about yarn pooling, I decided to give it a try.  My first attempt is this baby blanket done in Craft Smart Value Yarn in the color “Giverney”.  This was a gift for a … Continue reading →

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Finished crochet cable throw

Posted on October 16, 2017 by sysclp

I couldn’t leave it be and powered through to finish it tonight.  It turned out really nice too.  I know I messed up the center braid in one place, but it doesn’t stand out too bad and since it is … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress: Cabled blanket

Posted on October 14, 2017 by sysclp

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 →

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Which type of crochet hook do you prefer?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by sysclp

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 →

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