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Still in Testing, But Look What’s Coming
Recognize my living room? No, I suppose you don’t. No one ever really comes here. Besides… the main feature here is the afghan I just made for (yes, really) myself. Yes! I made something for myself! Also for my husband, because he happens to love it. The pattern is due to be published in September.…
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Modified Box Stitch | Crochet – 2nd Edition
I just came to the end of a week-long adventure working out a stripe on my current afghan project. It’s a happy ending — I now have a version of box stitch that’s truly reversible and easier to work. I have a whole story to tell, but if you want, you can always jump to…
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Simple Crochet Applique Floret
A Very Basic 6 Petal Applique While making a striped sampler afghan, I realized I did not like the wrong side of one of the stripes. And an ugly WS on an afghan makes an unhappy Rachel. I mean, just look. Ugh. I decided to solve this by making some appliques and sewing them over…
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Holiday Crafting Over.. What’s Next?
This is a great one. I have every plan to actually make something for me. Not just something, but a large afghan for our living room. Last year… or maybe the year before? I made my daughter K a striped sampler. Oddly enough, It’s recently come to my attention that we have hardly any afghans…
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Tiny Crochet Stars and Snowflakes
Twelve unique patterns. Tiny ones.
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Daughter’s Afghan – Done!
It’s been a long road with this one. But absolutely, 100% worth it. If you’ve followed along with me, you’ve seen bits and pieces of it. There was the post about the fantail stripe The separated strips of diamond stitch The spiked puff stitch Oh, and the little flowers… And who could for get the…
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One Block at a Time Crochet Sampler| New Edition
Yes, I’ve written about this pattern before. What’s new? A price reduction! Because you know what I just found out? You can find a digital download of the Annie’s “Stitch Sampler Afghan” pattern on ravelry for $8.99. Check out my comparison of the digital downloads, and see what you think.
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Frogging Crochet From The Middle
Did you think that was impossible? It’s not. You can do it! In a previous post, I wrote about my experience removing a stripe from the bottom of a crochet afghan. I was fortunate that time that the stitches I wanted to add at the bottom looked pretty much the same right-side up as up-side…
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Frogging Crochet From the Bottom
You know that thing where you’ve done thousands of stitches, a dozen weaved-in color changes, and then you decide the bottom color really just isn’t right? Well, maybe you don’t — but I do. Just look. that’s a lot of stitches, right? I mean, I’m not afraid of frogging, but there’s a limit. I like…
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Lace Star Ornament #1 | Free Pattern.
I found this photo of an ornament I made probably last year. I’m trying to reproduce it, but I don’t think I’ve quite managed it. The picture is pretty blurry which makes it a bit difficult. I’m hoping I still have the real thing, and I’ll be able to examine it once I haul out…
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