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Easier Granny Squares! Oh my!!!

Have you seen the new Red Heart All in One Granny Square yarn? It changes colors at set lengths for each round of a 5-round granny square! I LOVE this idea! I had to buy a skein to try it … Continue reading

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Lace sightings in Europe

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Do you enjoy traveling and seeing other parts of the world? My husband and I, along with our youngest son (30 something), his wife and their 9 month old baby, took a nice, long, 5 week trip to Europe in … 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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Teaching at the 2018 CGOA Conference

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Now that I’m back from teaching at the Interweave YarnFest in Loveland, CO last week, I thought I’d write a blog post about my next teaching engagement this year.   I’ll be teaching at the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) … Continue reading

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I’m Teaching Again!

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Who loves learning new crochet techniques? I certainly do! And I love teaching new crochet techniques, too!   I’m super excited to announce that I’m teaching 6 crochet classes at the 2018 Interweave Yarn Fest in Loveland, Colorado from April … Continue reading

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Landscapes Cowl – 1 Skein Project

Last year at the CGOA Conference, I received 1 skein of Lion Brand Landscapes yarn in my goodie bag. When I saw the yarn, I instantly fell in love with the beautiful colors! I knew I wanted to design something … Continue reading

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The Crochet Awards for 2015

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Have you heard of “The Crochet Awards”? They used to be called the “Flamies” or the “Flaming Hook of Justice Awards”. They were started by Laurie Wheeler, the founder and fearless leader of The Crochet Liberation Front. Each year, many … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions for Fiber Lovers!

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Do you make New Year’s resolutions every year? What is your track record on keeping those resolutions? Like many people, mine isn’t so good! In the past, I’ve resolved to read one book per month, but since I’m not much … Continue reading

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