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August 18th, 2008

I’m so glad crochet has become popular again! It’s my favorite thing to do when I’m too tired to do anything else. Hopefully you’ll enjoy these patterns as much as do. Check back as more patterns are on the way.

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Picot Ear Warmers Free Crochet Pattern

December 11th, 2009

I just finished my latest free crochet pattern. I had some Bernat Denimstyle left over from a scarf and scarflette I designed and so I used that yarn. The pattern is designed for an easy fit; instructions are given for small, medium and large, but if those measurements are not what you need you simply increase or decrease in the beginning chains.

Because it is so easy to readjust the sizing of the pattern you can use just about any kind of yarn that you have on hand. Hope you enjoy the pattern.

Picot Ear Warmers

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Granny Square Hat, Scarf and Poncho Crochet Pattern

March 11th, 2009

I had a lot of fun designing and finishing my latest crochet design. I decided to create a granny square pattern. At first I was only going to make a hat, then a scarf, and eventually I ended up making a poncho as well!

I wasn’t sure how the poncho would turn out, but it looks fabulous!

I used Red Heart Comfort yarn, but any worsted weight yarn will do provided the guage is the same. Also it’s a great pattern to use up any leftover yarns, because you may make every square a different color to make it your very own. Use your imagination and use any color combination you like.

It may be a little late in the season to wear the hat or scarf, but the poncho will substitute very nicely for a spring jacket.

For more information on the pattern and to get your own copy of it click here.

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Reasons to Teach Your Children Needlework

January 28th, 2009

If you enjoy any sort of needlework; most likely your children will be eager to pick up the hobby as well. Whether it be crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, cross-stitching, or any other type of needlework, they will want to learn too.

It may take time out of your schedule but there are many benefits to teaching and allowing your children to join you in your favorite hobby.

First and foremost it will be a great way to spend some quality time with your son or daughter. (Yes boys can work with yarn too!)

Once the basics of the art is mastered, whether it be crocheting, knitting, sewing, or any type of needlework it is very relaxing, even to the youngsters. These hobbies will always be there for them and help them to relax in any troubled situation.

It can be a great asset for when the child becomes a teen as this is usually a time when there are many differences between the parent and the child. Any kind of needlework which you share can help to eliminate differences, tensions, and arguments, and bring you closer together.

Next it will keep them from watching so much television or playing video games. It could also save you money on snacks, as that usually goes hand in hand with television. This will result in more active and healthier children, as junk food causes obesity, and other health problems, and deprives the youngsters of energy. Plus too much television is bad for the eyes and mind! Needlework on the other hand is good for the mind as it keeps the mind busy.

Engaging children in needlework is a great way to keep them from being bored and occupy them for hours! It’s very cheap too, especially when comparing it to other activities which they may enjoy. Young children or teens won’t be able to work as fast and therefore one project will keep them busy for a while, thus saving you money.

It’s a safe activity which will keep them off the street and at home, and they can always invite their friends over to join them!

They can put together a crochet, knitting, embroidery or sewing club and get together once a week and either make stuff for themselves or donate to charity.

Whatever they choose to do with the finished items it will always give them a sense of accomplishment whenever a project is finished.

And whatever type of needlework you teach them will be with them forever. Perhaps they will learn to love it so much that they one day will make a living with it.

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Fillet Heart Crochet Coaster

December 11th, 2008

Fillet Heart Crochet Coaster

Yarn: Crochet Thread size 10

Hook size: 7/1.65mm

Finished size: 4.5″x4.5″

Ch 26,

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 sc) Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 11 times, dc in last st. Turn

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 5 times. Dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, miss next st, dc in next st, ) 5 times, dc in last st. Turn

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 4 times, dc in next 6 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 4 times, dc in last st. Turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 3 times, dc in next 10 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 3 times, dc in last st. Turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 14 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 2 times, dc in last st. Turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 17 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

Row 9: Repeat row 8.

Row 10: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 9 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 9 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st,) twice, dc in next 4 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 3 times, dc in next 4 sts, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st,) twice, dc in last st. Turn

Row 12: Repeat row 3.

Rows 13-14: Repeat row 2.

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Bernat Satin, Crochet Fingerless Gloves

October 29th, 2008

Bernat Satin, Crochet Fingerless Gloves

Material: Bernat Satin “The Softest touch” about 2 oz.
Hook size: H/8-5.00mm
Finished size: 7.5″ long x 7″ diameter

Make 2

Note: The ch 3 at the beginning of row counts as first dc.

Ch 24, join with sl st being careful not to twist the chains.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch all around. Join with sl st in top of first sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 2, miss next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 7 times. Ch 2, miss next 2 sc, join with sl st in top of first sc. (8 loops)

Rnd 3: Sl st into ch 2 loop, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same loop another 2 times. Work 3 dc in each of next 7 loops. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc around. Join with sl in top of first sc. (24sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next sc and in each sc all around. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc all around. Join with sl st in top of first sc.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 8, sc in same st as previous sc, (ch 2, miss next two sts, sc in next st) 7 times. Ch 2, join with sl st in top of first sc.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same space and in next 8 chs, sc in next sc, 3 dc in next ch-2 loop and in each loop all around. Join with slip st in first sc.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each sc and dc all around. Join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next sc and in each sc all around. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in same st, (2sctog in next 2 sts, sc in next st) 4 times. Sc in remainder of sts all around. Join with sl st in top of first sc.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, (miss next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2) all around. Join with sl st in first sc. (10 loops)

Rnd 13: Sl st into first loop, ch 3, work 1 dc in same loop, 2 dc in next 2 loops, 3 dc in remaining 7 loops. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc of all around. Join with sl st in top of first sc.

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in next st, and in each sc all around. Join with sl st in top of first dc.

Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc all around. Join with sl st in top of first sc.

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, (miss next 2 sc, sc in next st, ch 2,) 8 times. Join with sl st in top of first sc. (9 loops)

Rnd 18: Sl st into first ch 2 loop, 3 dc in in each loop all around. Join with sl st to first dc.

Rnd 19-21: Repeat Rnds 14, 15, and 16 once. Fasten off.

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How To Make Money With Crochet or Knitting

October 17th, 2008

How To Make Money With Crochet or Knitting

Someone once said that if you can find something you enjoy doing, and then learn how to make money off of it, you’ll never have to work another day of your life!

To most people that sounds too good to be true, and so they don’t even try to venture down that path, thinking they will fail anyway. But if there is something which you truly enjoy like crochet or knitting and you’re willing to go the extra mile you can succeed.

The first thing you need to do is design your own crochet or knitting pattern. That way you won’t be competing against anyone else with the same designs, thus increasing your chance of success.

You don’t have to have a copyright on your design, by law it is your design and you hold all rights to the pattern the moment you design it. But nevertheless, it is a good idea to register your design just in case.

Next you need to figure out a price for your item. Many people who start selling their crochet or knit items don’t set the prices high enough and don’t make any money as a result. But you don’t want to overprice your items either, because then you won’t be able to sell at all.

To help you determine the price you need to figure out how much it’s costing you to make the item, and then add the profit which you want to earn and any additional fees which you will have to pay, such as marketing, booth rentals, or listing fees.

Once you have your design and product price you’re ready to start selling. You can sell your crochet or knit items online on sites like eBay, Etsy, or eCrater just to name a few. This is a good way to start because you don’t need a huge inventory of products, you can start by selling only one product and work your way up.

Once you have an established inventory of various products you can set up a booth at local craft fairs, the mall, or even in your front yard on a beautiful day. Setting it up in your own yard will save you a lot of money.

You can do this by yourself, or you can team up with a friend or a group of friends and work together. You could even be the middle-man, or middle-woman, and sell their items for a small profit.

If you succeed in the above and want to take it to the next level, you can open your very own brick and mortar store. With diligent hard work you can make it happen over a period of several years. You’d be doing what you love and make a living at the same time.

For more information on how to get started please visit How To Sell Your Crafts Online and Design Your Own Crochet Patterns.

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Crochet History, Where and When did Crochet Originate?

September 4th, 2008

Crochet History, Where and When did Crochet Originate?

There are 3 theories as to where it originated:

1) In Arabia, then spread to Tibet and Spain and followed the Arab trade routes to other Mediterranean countries.
2) In South America among a primitive tribe which used crochet adornments in rites of puberty.
3) In China early examples of crochet were known of dolls worked in crochet.

There is no evidence to back these theories, or any other theories as to when crochet originated. Some say it existed in the 1500’s known as nun’s work or nun’s lace, and included needle point lace and bobbin lace for Catholic churches. Others believe it dates back to Before Christ.

There is another theory that lace from Egyptian tombs were crocheted by twisting pieces of cotton between the fingers and making the loops by hand. Thread from Egyptian tombs is also thought to be similar to crochet.

However the earliest evidence of crochet as we know it today goes back no further than the 1800’s when it became popular in Europe. “Shepherd’s Knitting” from “The Memoirs of a Highland Lady,” by Elizabeth Grant in 1812 is the earliest written reference to crochet. The first patterns were published in 1824.

In France it was known as “Crochet Lace,” and in England it was “Chain Lace.” Today the French, Belgians, Italians, and Spanish-speaking people call it crochet. In Holland they call it haken, in Denmark its haekling, in Norway its called hekling and in Sweden it’s called virkning. Crochet comes from the word croc, or croche, the Middle French word for hook. The Old Norse word for hook is krokr.

In the early cultures they crocheted with a bent forefinger, instead of using a hook. The early hooks ranged from bent needles in a cork handle to beautiful crafted silver, brass, steel, ivory and bone hooks with a variety of handles.

At one point in time crochet was considered only for the wealthy; to make beautiful home décor and dress. The poor were expected to knit the basic needs such as socks and simple clothing. The wealthy did not want them to experiment with crochet because they feared the poor would fall behind in their work when working for the wealthy.

In the 1800’s in Britain, America and France, crochet was used as a less costly substitute for other lace.

Crochet remained popular through the mid 1970, then began to decline, but has made its way back into popularity in the 21th century.

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