• Tips and Tricks

    Are Crochet Hooks Allowed on Airplanes? Plus tips for Travel and Crochet on the Go!

    January 18, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Whether you are traveling on the plane to visit family or just heading to the park for some fresh air, it’s nice to take your crochet with you. Enjoy the outside sun with a little bit of crochet out on your deck, or keep a travel kit with you to move from room to room in the house. Wherever you are going, keep your crochet together to enjoy your craft everywhere! Hooks on a Plane At least in the United States, crochet hooks are allowed in carry on bags and in checked luggage. Remember that the final decision rests with the TSA officer. Make sure you check with your local…

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  • Amigurumi

    Clara the Cheetah Ballerina

    January 14, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Description Notes Finished Size: Abbreviations These instructions are for right-handed crocheters and will be using US terminology. Materials Snout (Start in off-white)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Ears (Start in Color)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Head (Start in Color)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Legs (Start in Color)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Arms (Start in Color)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Tail (Start in Color)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Body (Start in Color)Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Rnd #:Fasten off Assembly StepStepStep

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  • Crochet Basics

    Crochet VS Knitting

    January 11, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Many people wonder what is the difference between crochet and knitting. At first glance, they are both handicrafts that use yarn. Both create wonderful pieces that vary from hats to blankets. Regardless of which you end up choose, you will probably end up with a yarn hoard that would make even the fiercest of dragons blush. With both crafts you can find a hobby that will be relaxing, almost meditative, and a little creation of love that you can show your passion to all of your family and friends. Tools of the Trade Knitting uses a pair of long, pointed needles to create the stitches. They come in various styles:…

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  • Blog

    Holiday Season 2024

    January 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

    My current project to finish by the 2024 holiday season. My crazy vision is to have a community event where all kinds of crocheters can come together and create lots of free patterns for the community based on a theme. I feel that would be a great way to spread the season’s cheer to everyone! The theme for 2024 is: 12 Fays of Christmas – a pun on the 12 days of Christmas Current Fairy Ideas These are the current ideas I have for the various fairies. Other Winter Theme Ideas

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  • Amigurumi

    No Sew Octopus

    January 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Notes Abbreviations These instructions are for right-handed crocheters and will be using US terminology. Materials Instructions Create Magic Ring. Inside MR, SC 8INC 8INC SC 8SC 24SC 24SC 24SC 24SC x 4 DECSC x 3 DECSS into first stitchSS into next stitch FLOCH 15ON THE CHAINSS in next 2SC in next 2Hdc in 1Dc in 3Hdc in 2Sc in 2SL ST the rest of chainConnect to next stitch with SL STSL ST into next stitchRepeat 8 times.SS into BLOSC BLO x 16DEC x 8Fasten OFF

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