Tag Archives: yarn craft

Playing with popcorn stitch

Posted on January 8, 2015 by sysclp

I got some nice 100% cotton yarn at Michaels during the current 50% off sale on Loops and Threads yarn and decided to try something with the popcorn stitch.  I am almost finished with a light scarf using it in … Continue reading →

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2014/88 – make a bunny!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by sysclp

Originally posted on UK Crochet Patterns:
This one is an absolutely adorable pattern – for a stuffed bunny! Unfortunately what you see in the image to the right is all that is available on the website, no tutorial or description…

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Bernat Blanket Yarn

Posted on December 22, 2014 by sysclp

Bernat Blanket yarn is so soft, fluffy, and cuddly!  I made a blanket with it first and it took 6 skeins to get a twin size.  I love the feel of it, I decided to get a skein to experiment … Continue reading →

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Michaels Canada yarn sales for 12/19 – 12/24

Posted on December 18, 2014 by sysclp

Most of this week’s sales involve last minute gifts, but there is a pretty good size yarn sale too.  Here they are: Lion’s Pride Woolspun $4.99 (lowest price this season they claim) $3.99 each – Loops & Threads Charisma, L&T … Continue reading →

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I love my yarn winder

Posted on December 11, 2014 by sysclp

I got this little gadget very cheap from Amazon.com and I love it.  It quickly winds up all those leftover partial skeins of yarn into neat balls that you can pull from the center. The winder clamps to the edge … Continue reading →

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Going shopping to add to my stash

Posted on December 1, 2014 by sysclp

We are going to drive down to Buffalo today to go shopping and I am planning to hit both Hobby Lobby (coupons!) and Michaels (employee discount!) to see what I can add to my stash of yarn.  I don’t really … Continue reading →

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Michaels US Thanksgiving Black Friday specials

Posted on November 25, 2014 by sysclp

Thanksgiving here in Canada was in October, so this isn’t as special a time for sales here as in the US.  I already posted the Michaels Canada “Black Friday” sales earlier and today I got the US advertisement so here … Continue reading →

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My current crochet project

Posted on November 24, 2014 by sysclp

Here is a quick look at my current project.  It will eventually be an infinity scarf when I finish.  It is done in a ripple or chevron pattern and I am using Red Heart Boutique Treasure yarn.  The color is … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite online crochet pattern?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by sysclp

I am sure everyone has tried many different free patterns online and we probably all have our own favorite.  Mine would probably be the Infinity and Beyond Scarf that I found over on the CroCreations blog.  It is a lovely … Continue reading →

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Michaels Canada “Black Friday” sales for next week

Posted on November 21, 2014 by sysclp

Just got the ad for next week today and here is what is most interesting for “Black Friday” week in Canada, which is actually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The best coupon is on Wednesday when you get 40% off … Continue reading →

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