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Posted in: OpinionCrocheting: Young and Trendy
When you hear the word crochet, what do you picture? The majority of people who don't crochet imagine an elderly person sitting around their living room with a hook and yarn.Thought to be a lost art, more and more young people are being drawn into the world of crochet.
Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies
Check out our review of Twinkie Chan's book and why we only gave it 4 out of 5 hearts.
Callie's Famous Red Velvet Cupcakes with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting
While I was trying to decide what my next crochet project was going to be, this wonderful aroma came drifting from my kitchen. It's distracting, that's for sure. My college-age daughter is baking her famous red velvet cupcakes to take to her Promotional Materials class tomorrow.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Free Vintage Crochet Snowflake Ornament
This Snow Flake may be made with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below:
| Material | Quantity | Size of Needle |
| “GEM” CROCHET COTTON Article 35, size 30 | 1 ball White will make 66 snow flakes | steel 12 or 13 |
or | ||
| “STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 20, size 50 | 1 ball White will make 50 snow flakes | steel 12 or 13 |
or | ||
| “STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 30, size 50 | 1 ball White will make 20 snow flakes | steel 12 or 13 |
Ch 8, join to form ring.
1st Row. Ch 1, 15 s c in ring, join in ch 1.
2nd Row. * Ch 6, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 2, 1 d c in same space with 1st ch 6 (16 loops).
3rd Row. * Ch 8, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 3, 1 tr c in same space with 1st ch 8.
4th Row. ** Ch 11, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, * ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, repeat from * twice, ch 10, s c in 10th st from hook, * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c in base of opposite picot, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 11, sl st in 5th ch from hook for picot, ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 8, s c in 8th st from hook, * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c in base of opposite picot, repeat from * once, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * * all around, join, cut thread.
This free pattern originally published by The American Thread Company in Star Christmas Book, No. 83, in 1951.
Free Vintage Crochet Snowflake Ornament
This Snow Flake may be made with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below:
| Material | Quantity | Size of Needle |
| “GEM” CROCHET COTTON Article 35, size 30 | 1 ball White will make 66 snow flakes | steel 12 or 13 |
or | ||
| “STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 20, size 50 | 1 ball White will make 50 snow flakes | steel 12 or 13 |
or | ||
| “STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 30, size 50 | 1 ball White will make 20 snow flakes | steel 12 or 13 |
Ch 8, join to form ring.
1st Row. Ch 1, 15 s c in ring, join in ch 1.
2nd Row. * Ch 6, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 2, 1 d c in same space with 1st ch 6 (16 loops).
3rd Row. * Ch 8, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 3, 1 tr c in same space with 1st ch 8.
4th Row. ** Ch 11, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, * ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, repeat from * twice, ch 10, s c in 10th st from hook, * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c in base of opposite picot, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 11, sl st in 5th ch from hook for picot, ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 8, s c in 8th st from hook, * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c in base of opposite picot, repeat from * once, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * * all around, join, cut thread.
This free pattern originally published by The American Thread Company in Star Christmas Book, No. 83, in 1951.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Quick Crocheted Christmas Gifts
... Her
- Granny Bag
- Peppermint Coasters
- Christmas Wreath Ornament
- Candy Cane Ornament
- Mittens Coasters
- Back Scrubber
- Easy Towel Topper
- Plastic Bag Keeper
- Blues Hat
- Super Mario Bros. Plushie
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Ornament
- 4 Hour Scarf
- Simple Can Cozy
- Christmas Tree Air Freshener
- Star In Bloom Purse
- Army Hat
- Olivia's Butterfly Hat
- Littlest Pet Shop Carrier
- Bunny Slippers
- Candy Cane Reindeer
Friday, November 11, 2011
Depression
It's really hard to believe that I haven't crocheted in many months now. Crocheting has always brought joy to my life and as of lately my depression has been at an all time worse. As a result, I don't find joy in crocheting like I used to. It's almost the middle of November and it's been very cold out. I fear that I will never get around to crocheting a cute hat for my daughter to wear this winter and it will result in her wearing the store bought kind. Before, when my daughter would take a nap, I would sit down and crochet. Now I find myself laying in bed when she goes for a nap, possibly even napping myself. I hate feeling this way. I feel like such a big burden on my family. I just don't have the energy to do the things I use to do. Simple every day things have become a struggle but I force myself to keep on going for the sake of my beautiful daughter. I currently see a psychologist and my family doctor for my depression. My doctor acts like I'm making all this up about how I feel and my psychologist... well he has not seemed to help one bit. It would be great to be able to find a doctor that would take me seriously and a psychologist who could actually help me overcome this struggle with depression but unfortunately, medical assistance will only allow me to see who I'm seeing in my area.Would I say that I hate my life? No, I wouldn't, but there are definitely some things that I wish I could change. I love being a mother and I love my daughter more then anything in this world. Do I wish I could die? Not at all... death is my number one fear in this world. I remain optimistic that one day my ship will sail in, even if I have to swim out to it, and my daughter and I will live happily every after. There's always a rainbow after a storm... and in my case, hopefully an adorable crocheted hat for my daughter.
Posted in: Opinion
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Flower Crochet Quilt Afghan - Free Pattern!!
You may sell your finished product but you may not sell or reproduce this pattern in any way. If you would like to share this pattern with your friends, please do so by sharing the link to this web page only.
Materials
Solid Square
(Make 108 pastel pink, 38 pastel yellow, 68 pastel purple, 146 white)
Materials- Worsted Weight Yarn (Approx 1 to 2 skeins of the following colors: white, pastel pink, pastel yellow, pastel purple)
- Tapestry Needle
- H Hook
Solid Square
(Make 108 pastel pink, 38 pastel yellow, 68 pastel purple, 146 white)
- Round 1 - With H Hook, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join with slip stitch in top of chain three. (12 dc, 4 chain spaces)
- Round 2 - Slip Stich in next 2 stitches, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first chain space, chain 1 *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next chain space, chain 1; repeat from * around. Join. Fasten Off.
- Arrange squares according to illustration below. Be sure to use colors to match the edges and sew the squares together in the back loops.
Pattern ©Copyright 2011 Danielle Coviello
