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                                                                                                                                                                               Santa  Baby Hat Size 0-3 months This Santa Baby Hat is so cute and so easy to make.  It is knitted on circular needles and can be finished in a day or two.  The Flower is crocheted and adds a special touch. Free instructions below. Supplies Yarn - Worsted 4 ply or any yarn to fit gauge. Circular Needles - Size US 5/12 in. Markers Darning Needle Scissor   Instructi...

The Corner Stitch

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"The Corner Stitch" The Club calls this the corner stitch because you begin the project starting a the corner.  It is a favorite of the club and is easy to do and fun to make. It makes a perfect triangle or square and you can also make lots of different projects. I have made washcloths, shawls, blankets, and even hat and bootie sets.   To learn how to crochet this fabulous stitch just click on this link.  https://youtu.be/_QKqX4hoQDw

What Type of Needle are You?

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As knitters, we all have our preferences as to which needles  we like to use. But our needle type and style could also be determined by the variety of yarns, colors, and textures, as well as patterns and stitches available for projects. Each type and style will create a more comfortable experience when knitting  our projects. Well, each project really does require specific needles. I, myself, love working with straight aluminum  needles, but I was recently working on a project with circular needles. Not that I haven’t worked with them before, but sometimes I feel a little intimidated by them. And for this project I was working on I found it very easy and practical. So let us look at the different types and styles of needles available. There are a couple of types of needles. The types include aluminum, wood,  and plastic. The styles are straight, circular, and double-pointed. So depending on the project and your comfort in using them, it can be the way you can ...

The Granny Square, A Cool Idea

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Crocheting in the summer and working with yarn can be difficult to do in the heat, but making granny squares can be a cool idea. The  granny square  is one of the most versatile ideas when it comes to creating many interesting  crochet  projects. The great thing about granny squares is that they are like little completed projects. Finishing each one makes you feel like you have accomplished an individual goal. When I researched the  granny square , I was pleasantly surprised to find out how many different patterns and ways there are to create a granny square.  I found many online, as well as patterns in crochet magazines and books. You can also design many unique projects just by the way are placed together, whether sewn or crocheted. Hats, scarves, blankets, ponchos, the ideas are endless for this building block of crochet tradition. You can make a square in a very short time, anywhere, and all you need is a crochet  hook  and a ball ...

Crochet a Mood Blanket for 2016

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                                                               Mood Blanket Have you heard what everyone that has a crochet hook  is doing? Crocheters everywhere are becoming a part of this fun and exciting idea, crocheting a mood blanket. This year you can keep track of your mood using a granny square   for the creative hobby of c rochet.

Hat and Scarf Set

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Some patterns are designed  as we go along.   Fran made this  cute hat and scarf set  created with imagination..

Bun Covers, Fun and Fashionable

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                                                                                   Val's Bun Covers I thought this was such a great idea, I just had to show you these beautiful bun covers.  Created by Val, th ese hair accessories are easily crocheted in under fifteen minutes.  You can use the yarns Bernat Boa or Festive Fur by Lion Brand. This pattern is so easy , you will want to make more than one .  Share your favorite photo or pattern. Boye 6282 Aluminum Crochet Hook Bonus Set-Sizes F, G, H and I (Google Affiliate Ad) Boye 6273 Crochet Ho...