Posts Tagged ‘Crochet’
Posted on May 25, 2013 at 4:21 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Appliques,Crochet
If you like to add small bits of crochet to garments, totes, and accessories, this book has plenty of material for you. This book contains groupings of appliques that will please you and others. There are seasonal appliques, those from the farm, from sea and shore, from the garden, and from wildlife. You’ll find yourself falling in love with those little appliques from a lavender octopus, to a sandcastle, a ‘john deere’, a candle-embellished birthday cake, an apple core complete with seeds, and a cute, cute penguin.
Each project has yarn and hook specifications, a well written pattern, and a chart. And, with 100 designs, you’ll find yourself returning again and again to this book for all your applique needs. There is truly something here for every occasion.
A note. One of my favorite ways to use cute little appliques is to cover up small tears and stains on the knees, elbows, and fronts of kids’ clothing. It’s amazing how much more wear one can get out of a kid’s sweat suit or how appealing to him or her you can make a humble sweat suit when you embellish it with their favorite animal or image. No way to fail here!
Book Specs:
How To Make 100 Crochet Appliques by Deborah Burger
Creative Publishing International, April, 2013
Hard back, spiral, with satin finish (my favorite way for a book to be made!)
126 pages with color photos and charts
ISBN: 9781589237520
.99 USD
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Posted on May 24, 2013 at 2:13 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,Juniper,motif
Crochet Motif Juniper
Written by Teresa Richardson
+Crochet Geek
Video Tutorial: Crochet Motif Juniper
Video Tutorial: Crochet Motif Juniper Left Hand
+Left Hand Crochet Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
Materials
Size 9 Steel crochet hook
Size 10 Crochet Thread
Tapestry…
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Posted on May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Aliento,Baby,Bootie,Crochet
Crochet Baby Bootie Aliento
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Baby Bootie Aliento
Video Tutorial: Crochet Baby Bootie Aliento Left Hand
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Skill Level - Intermediate
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop…
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Posted on May 5, 2013 at 12:26 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: cover,Crochet,Google+,Nexus,tablet
Crochet Tablet Cover Google Nexus 7
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Tablet Cover
Video Tutorial: Crochet Tablet Cover Left Hand
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SC DEC – Single Crochet Decrease
Single Crochet Decrease – Insert your hook through the next stitch, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull…
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Posted on May 4, 2013 at 11:40 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Baby,Cluster,Crochet,Odisha,stitch
Crochet Baby Cap Odisha – Cluster Stitch
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Baby Cap Odisha – Cluster Stitch
Video Tutorial: Crochet Baby Cap Odisha – Cluster Stitch Left Hand
Skill Level - Easy
Size Estimate: 13 inches/ 34 centimeters
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
Materials
Size F/3.75…
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Posted on May 2, 2013 at 8:49 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: best.,Crochet,Ever,Mother’s
http://littleprojects.blogspot.com/2008/05/purse-organizer.html
I’m a practical person. You knew that, right? I am NOT a well organized person. You knew that, right? So, when I ran across this, I knew, just KNEW, that this would be the best Mother’s Day present ever. It’s crocheted. It’s simple. It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s useful. It will be a hit!
You’ll need some good feltable wool (check out some of these if you don’t have any in your stash), a few hours, and the pattern that’s free here.
http://littleprojects.blogspot.com/2008/05/purse-organizer.html
If you’ve never seen one of these organizers in action (well, sorta), this will give you an idea of how to use it and how useful it is. The design is completely customizable. You will find a slot for each of your most important items (aside from your wallet). You put all your necessities in their place then you can move the entire organizer from purse to purse. If you’re more creative, you can even add a coin purse by adding a zippered compartment.
I pretty much guarantee you that the recipient of this piece of crochet will be very pleased. While it may not be the fanciest piece of crochet she’s ever been given, it will perhaps be the most used piece. Rather than the bland gray pictured above, why not make it more personal by working it up in the recipient’s favorite color – something bright and easy to see?
Should you have no experience with felting (fulling), this would be a great first project. However, using the same idea, you can work this up in a tight single crochet and no felting will be required. In that event, you can use acrylic or cotton yarn rather than the wool. The benefit of wool in this application is that the felt can be cut and sewn (if desired) without worrying about any raveling. Felting also creates a very durable fabric that will last for years and can take a zipper, snap, grommet, or button with no difficulty. Scraps of wool yarn will work fine too. No need to make it in all one color unless you want to. I like the idea of edging it in a bright color if you use a basic black, brown, or gray for the body of the organizer.
In any event, with only a few hours of work and a skein or so of yarn, you can create a smashing Mother’s Day gift that will be appreciated and enjoyed for years to come!
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Posted on April 17, 2013 at 12:43 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Aquatic,Blossom,Crochet,Infinity,Scarf
Crochet Infinity Scarf – Aquatic Blossom
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Infinity Scarf – Aquatic Blossom
Video Tutorial: Infinity Scarf – Aquatic Blossom Left Hand
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
TC – Triple Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
YO – Yarn Over
Joint – I will be referring the joined section of the chain and triple crochet as a…
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Posted on April 5, 2013 at 8:13 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,FLOWERS,Lace
Oh, are you going to love this book! I’ve read, reviewed, and used other crochet books that feature floral motifs – but this one is special!
Caitlin Sainio (who also authored 100 Snowflakes To Crochet) has designed real versions of real flowers to decorate our world. This collection is stunning, extremely detailed, and beautifully displayed to entice emergency crocheting. Building on fire, save this book! Begin right now to save every scrap of thread you come across to find just the right tiny motif to use them for. You’ll definitely find inspiration in this book – but you’ll also find exquisitely photographed samples, finely written patterns, and clear graphics so you can attain success with every stitch. And, color everywhere! Sainio has interpreted nature’s floral colors in her own fabulous way.
BTW, as much as I love the flowers herein, pay attention to the leaves in this book. They’re spectacular!
Book Specs:
100 Lace Flowers To Crochet by Caitlin Sainio
St. Martin Press, June, 2013
128 page soft cover
ISBN: 9781250019035
.99 USD
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Posted on March 25, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Blaise,Crochet
Crochet Cap Blaise
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cap Blaise
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cap Blaise Left Hand
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn worsted weight – 2 colors
9-12 Wraps per inch/2.5 CM
Tapestry Needle
In…
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