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Hobby Lobby Yarn Haul!

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Who doesn’t LOVE a good sale? Have you ever gone to Hobby Lobby when they’re having their annual yarn clearance? This is the first year I’ve gotten a LOT of yarn at Hobby Lobby! You certainly can’t beat the prices! … Continue reading

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Crocheting for Easter

Do you enjoy crocheting decorations for holidays? I certainly do! I’ve got a brand new crochet pattern for an Easter Egg Potholder for you. This potholder is worked with 2 pieces: a front and a back for double thickness. Using … Continue reading

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New Mosaic Crochet Scarf Pattern and YouTube Video

It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a blog post, a new pattern or a new YouTube video. I’ve been quite busy with everyday life, including my oldest son’s wedding in August, my mother-in-law’s funeral, also in August (she … Continue reading

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Crocheting Backwards (on purpose!)

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Have you ever wondered if there are more techniques to learn in crochet? Have you ever wished you could work all right-side rows, but you’re not ambidextrous? I’m not, either. But I learned to crochet backwards so all the rows … Continue reading

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Crocheted Bridal Hair Comb

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My oldest son is getting married next month (woohoo!) and I wanted to help out with the wedding somehow. My soon-to-be daughter-in-law said she wants to wear a hair comb for the wedding and she texted me a photo of … Continue reading

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Thermal Stitch Potholder Video

I’ve been wanting to film a video to teach the Thermal Stitch for quite a while and I finally have one for you. But first, a little background on how/where I learned this fabulous stitch. I first learned the Thermal … Continue reading

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Crochet Sightings and Vacation Highlights

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Last month, my husband and I took a 3 ½ week trip in our motorhome from Arizona to Texas and back. We met up with some good friends, Dan and Janine, for the first part of the trip and had … Continue reading

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Spike DC Mosaic Crochet Video & New Rug Pattern

Do you love the look of Mosaic Crochet, but wish it was reversible? Well now it is, with no extra work! I’ve been having fun with a hybrid style of Mosaic Crochet using Spike DC stitches (SPdc for short). With … Continue reading

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Learning New Crochet Techniques in 2022

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Did you learn any new crochet techniques last year? Are there any crochet techniques that you’d like to learn this year? I love learning new techniques/skills and passing along what I’ve learned along the way to the students in my … Continue reading

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Crochet and Knitting Activity Books: Book Review

Are you the kind of crocheter or knitter who also enjoys puzzles of all kinds? Do you like brain teasers, word finds, crosswords and more, all with the theme of crochet or knitting? Well, I’ve got 2 wonderful books to … Continue reading

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