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Crafting on the Road

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

Emilee over at Crochet Spot asked readers what they crochet while on a road trip and shared with us what she does. Which got me to thinking…. out of all the needle crafts, crochet and knitting are really the only … Continue reading →

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Yarn Bombing

Posted on August 16, 2010 by admin

According to Wikipedia, Yarn bombing, yarnbombing, graffiti knitting or yarnstorming is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk. While yarn installations – called yarn bombs or knit bombs – may last for years, they are … Continue reading →

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Knitting & Crocheting Together

Posted on August 6, 2010 by admin

Knitting and crocheting may be two different types of needle crafts, however they can complement each other very well in a variety of ways. The most common is a crochet border on a knitted piece. Though that is only if … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Yarn Desktop Wallpaper

Posted on July 4, 2010 by admin

** Warning! I am not responsible for any excessive drooling that might go on while reading this post. ** You have surrounded yourself with your yarn within your home, why not your computer desktop too?! Below you’ll find my top … Continue reading →

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Meditative Crochet

Posted on May 1, 2010 by admin

I’ve tried mediation where one sits and chants or just sits and listens to ones breathing. Oh how I’ve tried! lol I really didn’t get much out of it other than a sore back. However, that was before I found … Continue reading →

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Fibro & Crochet

Posted on April 22, 2010 by admin

These two do not play well together. One wants to keep playing while the other says “Back off already! I’ve had enough. Leave me alone!”. Other days they might be the best of friends, helping one another to create a … Continue reading →

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Nothing is impossible with Crochet

Posted on March 2, 2010 by admin

… and that includes crocheting left-handed! Despite being left-handed myself, I crochet right-handed. I don’t think I’m a “true” left-hander as the only thing I do left hand is write, everything else I do right handed. It might have been … Continue reading →

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Storing Hooks & Supplies

Posted on February 2, 2010 by admin

There comes a time when we realize that we have A LOT of supplies and we desperately need to find a home for them, rather than in every nook and cranny with our bits and skeins of yarn. Here are … Continue reading →

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