tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91016277503767113182011-08-03T19:03:50.168-07:00I am an avid crocheter and I don't like to spend alot of money doing it. I have created this blog to share my money saving tips, give you links to tons of free projects and link you to my very affordable patterns at Etsy.comDeja (yes as in Deja Vu)http://www.blogger.com/profile/18268623199280843942noreply@blogger.comBlogger1241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101627750376711318.post-41493476950575242742011-04-19T12:35:00.000-07:002011-04-19T12:35:35.460-07:00

I have now opened my own website. Crochet Ever After holds all my patterns, blog, and how-tos. At the moment, I have the shop open, once I get over this flu I will be putting up some great tips and tutorials. I won't be adding any more posts to this blog but I'll leave it as is for anyone looking for older posts. Join the newsletter on the site and get coupons, and notifications when new

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I have just opened a new store on Etsy: http://www.crocheteverafter.etsy.com/ It will house all of my newest and most popular patterns for easy shopping. I will still have my old shop: http://www.jacquijcrochet.etsy.com/ but it will now be a discount pattern shop. All of my older patterns will be listed there for only $1 each. At the moment I am clearing out all inventory to start moving my

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Now that I have been working with Knit Picks I have been trying out alot of their yarn. This new scarf I designed is made from their Palette yarn which is a great fingering yarn that comes in 100 different colors. I chose just five of those and created this piece. Skill Level: Beginner and it has some really cool fringe. Check it out in my shop. Only 1.99 to start crocheting it today :)

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Been busy with my new little guy. He's four months old now and thankfully getting into a napping routine. In the mean time, I've added some more patterns to the Knit Picks site, and I am currently their featured designer, so yay me! ;) Click the title of this post to go check that out. Here are the patterns that are now available (some at a lower price than ever offered) on their site: Glen Oaks

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Knit Picks has picked up my Newsboy Cap for its Independent Designer Program (with a few other patterns in the works, that I will reveal once they are up). Because of this, the price has dropped on the pattern from $4 to an awesome $1.99. Click on the title of this post to be taken over to Knit Picks to get your own copy!

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BUY MORE = SAVE MORE!!! Hurry offer expires Monday September 6th @ midnight Buy 1 Pattern - Get 50% off your order Buy 2 Patterns - Get 55% off your order Buy 3 Patterns - Get 60% off your order Buy 4 Patterns - Get 65% off your order Buy 5 or more Patterns - Get 70% off you order This is too good to pass up. Just send me an email or convo me at my Etsy shop with the patterns you would like

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Finally moved to San Francisco and have pretty much finished unpacking. Haven't posted my latest entries to my Etsy shop so here they are. The Roly Poly gang. Check them out in my store.

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I'm on a roll. For the past six months I have been creating patterns, but have had no time to write them up and take pictures becaues of school and being pregnant. I guess my nesting phase is showing itself in the form of super pattern producer. So here are four new designs I have posted to my shop in the last couple of days. Click on the title of this post to go check them out further. :) One

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Here is another cowl from on one skein series. And here is a Baby Sensory Sprial Tummy Time Mat or Blanket Read about them both by clicking on my title and going to my shop. :)

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Here are the next 3 cowls in my one skein cowl collection. These are all up and ready to go in my shop. Read more about them by clicking on the title to this post and going to my shop.

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Finally am back to listing new patterns. The two pictured above and now in my shop and ready for purchase. The baby granny square blanket can be used for a crib or toddler sized bed and is quick to work up with its super bulky yarn.The one skein slanted shell cowl is the first in a series of one skein cowls I am writing up.Click on the title to be taken to the shop to read more about both of

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Here is the second of many tutorials to come. What is a swatch, how to measure it, and what to do if it doesn't match your intended gauge.

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Here is my first video in my crochet tutorial series. Watch out for more in the weeks to come. This video shows crocheters how to read a yarn label and interpret it when it only contains knit information. It also tells you how to substitute yarn for projects.

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After way too many years, I am now a college graduate. Just finished my last class this past week and will receive my diploma in another couple of weeks. Been super busy with the pregnancy and my excellerated summer class, I have been neglecting my blog. But now I am working on a whole set of crochet tutorial videos and have about ten finished projects that I need to write up the patterns for (

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This is just one of the super free cute amigurumi patterns Fiber Doodles has on her blog. It was hard to choose which one to feature, but this is cute and easy for any level of crocheter. Be sure to head over to her blog not only for this pattern, but also her other free and super cute patterns to buy. Click here to head over now. Happy hooking!

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So, I haven't been around for a little bit, but I  have a great excuse.... I'm pregnant. Yes, another kid is on the way and I'm just getting over the morning sickness hump and can function again. Baby is due 10-15-10, so no clue if it is a boy or girl yet. But be prepared to see some new baby patterns from me. Other big news is that I have been chosen to be a reporter for the hugely popular

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I have finally added a new pattern!!! I have been working on a new format for all of my old patterns (still not finished yet) and haven't had time to write up all the patterns I have finished. Well today, I said enough was enough and got at least one done. This cute little newsboy hat is sized from baby to adult male so you can make it for anyone. Check it out in my shop for more info.

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I am loving this book I got to see where all of my knitting problems are going wrong, but it is lacking one very important part that I didn't realize until I finished my first scarf (see pic below). How do I keep the edges of my work neat? Knit fix seems to be geared towards knitted garments (i.e. things that will have sewn seams) and doesn't give any advice on neat edgings on things like scarfs

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                Well, I'll say this much about the scarf. It was good practice for all my stitches. It ended up taking only one skein to finish it. It is the perfect size for my daughter and she actually likes it, so it is now hers. Time to move on to the next project, because as we all know ~ Practice makes perfect, or in my case, practice makes less ugly.

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So I am about half way through my very first knit scarf and I think it is going well. As I said yesterday, the horrific book of introduction to knitting did have cute patterns and it is a sampler pattern I am making this scarf from. It's great it has ribbing, checkerboard, keyholes, intro to knit,  and intro to purl. I did pick up another skein of yarn today because I don't think one will be

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Ok, if you read a few posts back, you would know that I am beginning to knit. I will go into detail about the likes and dislikes with comparison to crochet in the days ahead, but first a vent and warning to anyone else that will attempt this craft. I bought a little kit that has a book and yarn included to knit up a cute little scarf. Thankfully I bought other books including the wonderful Knit

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If you have never tried Malabrigo yarn, now is the time to do it. Whit Knits is having a 20% off sale of all their Malabrigo. Malabrigo is a super fine merino wool that is so soft to touch and is only sold in yarn shops (no mass retail shops). It goes for about $10 a skein regular and is a real treat for the speical something you have been wanting to make. To check out the sale, click here.

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I've compiled a list of all the popular discount websites that have great deals on yarn and other crochet related accessories. Happy shopping: Yarn Bazaar Smileys Discount Yarn Sale Knit Picks Knitting Warehouse Discount Brand Name Yarn Colour Mart Yarn and Thread by Lisa Webs Little Knits

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I keep putting off buying Everyday Crochet, but the cover patten kept calling to me. Then I just happen to find a link to the actual pattern for free!!! Now I can make this and wait a little longer to get the rest of the book. If you love this as much as I do, here is the link to the free pattern.

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I think this is the first time I have actually liked a crocheted piece of fabric that holds back hair. It doesn't look too bulky, but not too flimsy. It's a cute pattern and you can make it yourself by clicking here.

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Love this super simple little baby sweater in an Eastern style. Looks like it would probably take a weekend to complete. If you wanna give it a try, here is the link.

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These are a cute little pair of mary jane slippers and a really great tutorial on how to create them can be found here. Lots of pictures and love the fact that they are free. I've seen comparable slipper patterns selling for as much as $6. Now you can use that savings to buy the yarn for these. Happy hooking.

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Well, I've been gone for a little bit. Starting school back up, traveling a bit, and (gasp) learning to knit. In case you are very dissapointed in me at that last bit of info, let me assure you, this will in no way affect my love for crochet. I wanted to learn so I could really see the differences in both crafts and find ways to bring knit looks into crochet. I'm not trying to make knit fabric

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I used to have this tiny little polymer clay dragon I bought at a bookstore when I was a kid. Looking at this dragon takes me right back there and makes me super sad I lost it. This adorable dragon is a free pattern thankfully and I think I will just have to whip one up. Click here for the pattern.

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I have found the snarkiest of snarky sites thanks to a thread on Ravelry.com. Regretsy.com is just about the funniest thing I have come across in a long time. I had actual tears in my eyes from reading some of the posts. Beware though, this has lots of NSFW (not safe for work) images and lots of foul language, but if you don't mind that stuff, this site will knock your socks off. They even have

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I have loved owls ever since I memorized a poem attached to a macrame owl at my great grandfather's (who was like a second dad to me) house. In honor of that, here is a super cute little owl amigurumi pattern for all of you. Click here to be take to the free pattern. Oh and here is the poem just in case you were wondering: A wise old owl sat on an oak, The more he saw, the less he spoke, The

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I'm a muppet fan so pardon me if you're not getting the reference in these cute glasses holders. Craftster also has some Animal (the muppet who plays the drums) up on Ravelry which are equally cute. Click here for the pattern for the above pattern, and click here to be taken to the Rav page with the animal pattern.

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Fun little accesory for your little one's Halloween costume. A spider's cobweb shawl. Made with one skein and a huge hook, this shawl can be finished in an evening or two. To read more about it check out my shop here.

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This cute caplet is from the Caron website. I usually am not a fan of old school pineapples on clothing, but I think this piece make them look cute instead of granny doily. Click on the title of the post to go to the free pattern.

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These leg warmers are part victorian, part steampunk with their faux spats complete with functioning buttons. These are great under long dresses and skirts or just over a pair of tights. Click on the title to be taken to my shop to learn more about them. Happy hooking!!

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Know anyone who is dressing up as Frankenstein for Halloween? If you do, you gotta make them this fun and easy hat. I have it sized for baby to adult so age is not a factor. Click on the title to be taken to my store to read more about it. Happy hooking!!

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These cute slinky guys are just a sampling of the new free e-book from Donna Collinsworth. Her website is giving away 13 adorable FREE patterns that incorporate the timeless toy we know as the Slinky. Click on the title of the post to be taken to the website where you can download these fun patterns.

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This pattern is from a very good friend of mine, Jaybird Designs Jennifer Cirka. She also happens to be my CGOA mentor in my quest to become an official professional designer recognized by them (I'll explain about that later, I don't want to take up your precious time when I know you are itchin for more info on the cute hat before you). This cute hat is free on Jennifer's website, but please

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So I have had this idea for quite awhile of making a simple baby booties pattern and then tweaking it to transform it into many different styles of booties. I finally had my inspiration for the style I wanted when I saw Vanna's Glamour yarn. It is a sparkly rich colored yarn (it is the red booties in the picture). I instantly thought of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz when I saw it. That's when it

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Newest item to the shop. I am diggin on cowl's this winter. It's so much easier to put this thing over my head then trying to wrap a scarf and keep it wrapped so I am not fighting it all day. I was going for the trend I have been seeing on the runway, which is a super bulky, chunky cowl. I love white for winter things since most people dress very dark, it's a nice contrast. Click on the pic to

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If you haven't heard of The Dizzy Sheep, you have been missing out on some really great deals. Thank goodness I am here to enlighten you.The Dizzy Sheep is a website (click on the Dizzy Sheep above to be taken there) that gives daily deals for high end yarn. Let me elaborate.Every day they refresh their deal. They choose a brand and style of yarn and then offer all of the colorways they have of

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Here are my latest editions to my shop. These are apart of my Wings Collection and I will be adding a couple more in the coming weeks. So far I have the Beautiful Butterfly, Lovely Ladybug and Terrific Tink all being modeled by my funny little gremlin Jacqui J.Click on the pics to be taken to my shop to find out more about these patterns.

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I'm very into the Halloween spirit right now. So I searched for some cute free Halloween patterns and this the first I found. It's called "I want my mummy" and it's by the Crochet Dude Drew Emborsky. I thought it was such a funny and clever design. Click on the picture to be taken to the pattern on his official blog. You will find lots of other free patterns while you are there too! Happy

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Lily Trinket HoldersSkill Level: EasyDesigned by Deja JetmirMaterials: 1/2 skein of each Sugar and Cream 100% cotton 2.5 oz in Warm Brown(01130) CA, Sage Green(00084) CB, and Soft Ecru(01004) CC. Or you can use any 100% cotton in your choice of colors.Can of “heavy starch” spray starchCrochet Hook: 5.0mm [US-H]Gauge is not important for this project.Square BaseWith CA, ch 20Row

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Another two additions to the collection. The first is a 3/4 sleeve Kimono Sweater that can be made from 12 months to 8 years. Great for a baby shower where you don't know what they are having. The second is perfect for anyone taking a road trip. Children and adults alike will love this travel pillow that attaches to your seat belt and has a built in "chin catcher". Click on the pictures to go to

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This is how you do bathroom accessories right. Remeber people, TP and toilet covers.... bad... appliqued shower curtains....good.I keep running into this pattern and I always like it when I see it, so I thought I would add it to my Pattern of the Week club. Click on the pic to go to the free pattern! Happy hooking!

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Oh the TP cover, how stout you stand,You are proudly displayed on the throne,and there when the guy on the pot needs a helping hand.Whether, sushi, doll, or happy face, I proudly salute you.Here, here for the mighty TP cover...

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I am done and ready to blog. Wait for it, wait for it.... Want to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day, I have been sick for the past two weeks (not the swine flu thank goodness), so my day was spent at home. I am revvin up for some fun posts so check back soon....

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One of my fellow ravelers posted this and I couldn't stop smiling after I watched it. Hope it brightens your day. It's even better if you are a Discovery Channel fan.

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I have been absent for a couple of weeks now. Reason being -- school. I had alot of projects and test due and this coming week is finals. Once those are done, I will make up for my absence with lots of free patterns (mine included), new listings, lots of "What were they thinking", at least two book reviews and a special "Ode to Toilet Paper Covers". Check back in one week for all the fun I will

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You won't catch me in a bikini this summer, (I've had a kid and I'm not an actress - do the math) but for those of you who crochet and have yet to find a pattern with suitable coverage -- I have made this for you. The ruffle bikini, yes it is entirely crocheted (the ruffles are made with a specialty type yarn), the rest is made from designer sport Red Heart. The whole cost to make this (without

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I just got my Berroco Knitbits email today and found this pleasant surprise. This is the first email in a while that has included a pattern for crochet, and the fact that is cute is an even better plus. This would be a great spring to summer cardi, and it doesn't look boxy in the least. Give it a try by clicking on the picture to go to the free pattern. Happy hooking!! Also, while you are there,

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I love damask, so I thought I would try to somehow crochet it. This is the result -- a new filet damask pattern that is available in my shop now. Click on the picture to go check it out.

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I thought this was a cute idea. This is not only an amigurumi cat (and a sassy one at that), but it is also a hook holder for when you are in between projects. It is available for download now at CrochetKitten, she has some other very cute free projects available now also. Click on the picture to be taken to the free pattern.

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I thought since it was getting warmer, I should give you a project you can start and have finished when it is time to hit the beach. This cute market bag is great for the environment too. Click on the pic to be taken to the free pattern. Happy Hooking!!

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I will be uploading some of my designs for free to anyone that is interested. Check back regularly to see if any new ones appear. See post below for the first. Happy Hooking!!

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Agata Olek is the name of the artist that created these crochet sculptures. Click on the title of this post to go to her website with more crocheted items as well as other items. These are just amazing, I can't even imagine how long it takes to make just one of these (they are life sized). All I can say is wowowowowowowowowow!!!!

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I thought this was a really neat way to use crochet for something other than washcloths and doilies. You will need a hairpin lace frame (can buy at most shops that have crochet stuff or online - they run about $5) and know how to do hairpin lace, but it's not difficult and this is a neat thing to have on hand around Halloween. Happy hooking. Click on the picture to go to the pattern.

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Stumpy the Unicorn wants to be part of your family. Check him out in my shop by clicking on the pics.

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Here is the latest and greatest in the Jacqui J Crochet collection. This pattern comes in a felted and unfelted option. Decorate your room now. Click on the pics to go to my shop.

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I thought this was a really great star pattern. And as the author shows it can be made into pillows or an afgan. Click on the pic to go to the site. Happy hooking!!

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You can get tons of good deals if you search one particular word on Etsy or Ebay -- Destash.People who have too much yarn and want to get rid of it quickly will offer it up for very low prices. I recently got a whole box of yarn with hooks and patterns for $10 (there was five full skeins of Vanna's Choice alone -- so you know I got a good deal).Beware though, some sellers say destash, but then

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Can you tell what this is made out of? I couldn't when I first saw this blog. Then I scrolled down and realized that all of this author's creations are made with soda can pull tabs!! You have got to check out her site (it is not in english -- not sure what language actually) but this stuff is so interesting it makes you want to start collecting the pull tabs so you can try it. What will they

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I don't, but I am thinking about trying. What is edgery doo you ask? It is a plastic tool with a piercer that helps you pierce fabric evenly so you can do neat crochet edging. I have been wanting to try edging on my daughter's plain shirts so I might shell out the $15 or so dollars to get this tool to make it easier. Anyone out there have one? I will keep you posted if I buy one. In the mean

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If you ever wanted to try tapestry crochet, now you can with this site. Great video tutorials and free patterns. Click on the title to the post or over on the right where my favorite sites are.

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Added to my list on the right is Monster Crochet. They have expanded their free pattern section and have some pretty funny and far out patterns listed. If you need a weiner link scarf, check them out by clicking on the title of the post.

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I had never heard of this site till a couple of days ago, and as soon as I need to build my stash I am heading over there. The store is called Smiley's Yarn and they have super internet sales. We are talking $1 skeins and good yarn, not just Red Heart Super Saver.Now I said money saving site - Sort of in the title because there is a catch. To order from them you have to spend at least $50 in one

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If you love amigurumi, check out this site: http://www.squidoo.com/crocheteddolls It is my list on the right now. It has links to lots of free amigurumi patterns. Happy hooking!!

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I thought this was really cool because it is from a Japanese site. If anything click on the picture just to see what a foreign website looks like. Thankfully the maker of these cute monkeys has the instructions in english for those of us who don't read Japanese. Click on the picture to head over to the pattern.

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How cool are these? Crochet hook cuffs. Guess what? I made them!! I have upcycled old plastic crochet hooks into cool jewelry you can show off your crochet pride with. Click on the title of the post to go to my shop to check them out closer. I only have a couple of the colors listed so far, but I will be adding all of the the next couple of days. Convo me if you want a certain color and I will

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I have decided to come out with a year worth of purse patterns. My purse of the month focuses on what I think of when I think of a particular month. This ruffled clutch (yes the ruffles are made out of a special type yarn so the whole thing is crocheted) made me think of April and garden parties and Easter. Click on the picture to check it out in my shop.

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Okay, so this isn't crochet related, but once I saw it, I had to post it. It freaked me out that much. Now normally I love Anne Geddes and think her photos are so cute of the little babies dressed up like flowers and animals. However, this picture, is just down right scary. Yes we know that is techinically what the inside of a pregnant belly would look like if we could see it, but is there anyone

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Curly yarn hair is just one of the many things you will learn after buying this doll pattern. She is cute and totally customizable with hair and skin color. Check her out by clicking on the picture.

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I love happy little amigurumi animals. I saw this one and it instantly put a smile on my face. Who couldn't use a happy little lobster in their life? Click on the picture to be taken to the free pattern. You will need to register with Coats and Clark to view it, but it is well worth it because you can view many other free patterns while there. Happy hooking!!

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Say hello to my Easter creations. A couple of Easter eggs about to hatch and a plump baby chick who ate all the Easter candy!! I have them listed seperately and all together for money savings. Click on the post title or the picture to go check them out in my shop. Happy hooking!!

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This is a pattern for a simple pretty heart. I love how they turned this super easy project into a cute garland with mini clothes pins. Nice project to get rid of scraps and have a homemade decoration for Valentine's Day. Or embroider "I Love You" and make it a special valentine for your special someone. Click on the picture or post title to be taken to the pattern. Happy Hooking!!

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You have to know Beyonce's video to truly appreciate this one.

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Couldn't make some for the kids and not include the adults. Made with a slightly different stitch these are perfect for man or woman. Check them out for only $3. Click on the title or picture to go purchase them. Happy hooking!!

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Here is my latest and greatest listing. It is for the child that hates to wear gloves. Though it may not keep the fingertips warm, it is better than them wearing nothing, and at only $2.50 for the pattern, you can make them for every kid you know. Click on the title or picture to be taken to my shop to check out some more pictures.

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I received this in the mail today. As you know I give 10% of all my sales to the DAV, and today they honored me with a certificate for my donations. I will be a silver leader this year, and hope to get to gold, but I can't do it without you all. The more sales I receive from crochet lovers, the more I can give to the DAV. But, you all can give also, this is such a great charity to give to. They

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Check out my xmas present. The craft armoire by Sauder. I love this thing. It holds MOST of my yarn on the 2 ft long shelves, my sewing machine hides under the roll out table along with the sewing basket and crochet tools basket. This thing holds so much stuff and then closes up tight so you don't see any of it. You can also see my new cutting table to the right of the cabinet, a present from my

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I wanted to write about my pet peeve of pattern designers using some riduculously expensive (and usually ugly) designer yarn in a pattern and either 1) not giving the comprable weight of the yarn so we can substitute it or 2) giving the comprable but only give the amount in the weight of grams or some other obscure measurement I will never figure out. I really want to go to these people and say,

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Aren't these the cutest little bugs you have ever seen. This love bug and bee are so much better than making the overdone crocheted "heart" for Valentine's Day. Click on the picture or title of the post to be taken to the patterns. Happy hooking!!

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Who wants to learn to felt? Why not start with an easy quick project to see if you like it. I made up this super fast and easy nesting bowl set so everyone could try felting for cheap (it only takes half a skein to make these three bowls). Plus the pattern is cheap too, just $2 to see if felting is for you. Click on the title of the post or the picture to be taken to the shop to get your pattern

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I just don't understand people who knit or crochet their own socks. Okay, knitting is a little more easy to explain because when they are done, it actually looks like socks and not a pair of slippers as with most crochet. But, I can go down to the local Target and pick up a six pack of socks for like 6 bucks. The cheapest sock yarn I could find was $5 a skein and it went up to over $15. Now maybe

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So I totally forgot the greatness of the library. I went today and found like 8 crochet books that I have never seen. Probably because they are all from the eighties and nineties, but some are great and have timeless patterns. Some not so much. I just found an interesting afgan pattern tat is called "popcorn ripple"; however, theonly popcorns are two at the bottom of each ripple, so it literally

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Here are the latest additions. On the left, a granny square yarn stash bag. Great to work projects out of cuz you can just thread the yarn through one of the many holes in the granny squares. Or you can line it and make it a cute funky purse. On the right is a hooded scarf for the children who hate to wear hats and scarves. Click on the title of the post to be taken to my shop to see the

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Here is the next book in my review. It has been awhile, and I am sorry, I will try to get the rest of my books up here with a complete run down of what is in them and how well they are put together. So, Not You Mama's Crochet is supposed to be about fun new patterns that are nothing like stuff made by your mother. I find that some of the patterns do fall under this category, but the others are

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The moldy cupcake from Gleeful Things is just one of the many cute patterns they have to offer. This one is free, but the ones they do sell are resonably priced. Click on the picture to be taken to the pattern and all the other patterns they have to offer.

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Get it while you can. Have my whole collection for just $20, that is less than $2 per pattern. I have already finished another pattern and am working on another one that is almost finished then I will add these to the collection for you to enjoy. Buy now and start hooking!!

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This is my latest creation. I saw this stitch in a book of crochet stitches at the local Joann's. I had to know what it was because it was so different then any other crochet stitch I had seen. Turns out it is called "Broomstick Lace" because it is said that in the old days, women used broomsticks to make the loops that are the difining image in the stitch. So I learned how to do it and this is

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I heard these baby cocoons are gaining in popularity, so I thought I would whip up my own pattern. Use this instead of swaddling your baby with a blanket. Super easy, super cheap pattern. Click on the picture to go check it out.

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Here is the latest edition to my pattern collection. It is a hexagon granny scarf. This was fun to make and it used up alot of my small bits of yarn I had laying around. Check it out at my shop by clicking on the post titel or the picture. Happy hooking!!

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Dress done right. Leave it to Drops design to make a dress that I would actually consider wearing. Mostly because it looks more like a tunic (don't think I would sport that without some jeans underneath -- way too short for my tastes). The simply pattern with sleeves that are actually a good length (how many times have you seen the crocheted top with the just not quite long enough sleeves), is

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I just heard about this very neat crochet trick from way back in the day. This is for all of you who prefer to wind your skeins into balls rather than work from the center of the skein (or if you are like me who wind the leftover skeins from finished projects into balls). Simply buy a clay pot from the local Home Depot (make sure it has a drain hole), take it home, turn it upside down on top of

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So going on right now through Joann.com is a coupon commotion. Up until Dec 24th (yes, tomorrow) they have 50% off coupons available. Hopefully you are already signed up for their emails, if not, you should because I received about four of these coupons in the last week. I also got some in the mail.Then starting Dec. 26th many of their yarns will be on sale. Red Heart Super saver, Lion Brand Wool

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Don't these just look delicious? I love this site, it has the best looking desserts to crochet. They have so many free patterns you can make a different dessert for everyone you know. Click on the picture or post title to get to the free patterns now!

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Totally fogot about listing these other two patterns. Both for adults, the left is a cowl, aka fake scarf. It's basically a tube you fit over your head and it will keep your neck warm without the bulk of a scarf. The right is the grown up version of my little girl legwarmers. These are great to go with the fashion tights that are out there right now, or if you are a dancer then you can't go wrong

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Here is the latest addition to my pattern family. I like the idea of ear flaps for little ones (this is for young children -- I just stretched it to get it on the fake head) and I know my daughter doesn't really like wearing her hats. However, once I got this on her head and she saw the kitty ears, she wouldn't take it off and was meowing all over the house. Click on the picture or post title to

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Notice when you don't have any money, you find tons of things to buy. I have never seen so many sales for yarn and craft things (now that I am learning to sew, I am also obsessed with all things fabric).If you can take advantage of these sales, start buying and get your stash going. Then when you are stuck at home instead of Cancun for a vacation this year (not that I get to go on vacation ever)

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