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Teaching kids to crochet and/or knit

Posted on 19. Jun, 2008 by Crafty Mom.

Looking for a craft to teach your children? A craft which will result in quality, usable and functioning products? A craft which will teach them focus, goal setting and accomplishment as well as design planning and follow through? Sounds like a tall order, right? Nope, the answer is as simple as [...]

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History of Crochet

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Mom Mag.

Crocheting, a hobby loved by many and similar to embroidery, knitting and weaving, unlike its counterparts does not really have a set time of beginning. Crocheting is the process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using a crochet hook.

The first pictures of crochet are found in a Dutch magazine in [...]

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Favorite Crocheting websites.

Posted on 21. Oct, 2007 by Crafty Mom.

Crocheting is such a great thing to do once fall begins to roll around the corner. You may just be starting out or you may be an expect crocheter but no matter what you are there is always a project out there for you. Some people crochet to make money. Some people crochet as [...]

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learn crochet

Posted on 29. Aug, 2007 by Crafty Mom.

Learn the Craft of Crocheting – Crocheting is not really a hard skill to learn, but then neither is it an easy one either. In order to get you going, all you need is a good crochet hook, some yarns, measuring tape, yarn needle, some pins, and a lot of determination to finish a crocheting [...]

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Learn Crochet Stitches

Posted on 28. Aug, 2007 by Crafty Mom.

Picking up and Learning Crochet Stitches -Crocheting is very relaxing, rewarding, and can be learned quite easily. Crochet is a technique favored by those who enjoy needlecrafts, mainly because crochet stitches allow you to make useful home decor such as doilies, bedspreads, blankets and tablecloths which add to your home environment.
Here are some things worth [...]

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Crochet Stitches Instructions

Posted on 26. Aug, 2007 by Crafty Mom.

If crochet instructions look like Greek to you, here is some help so you can understand those stitches.
Understanding Crochet Instructions – The basic element in studying crochet patterns and instruction is learning to understand the style of writing and interpreting crochet abbreviations. However, just remember that you don?t have to learn and memorize the symbols [...]

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Crocheting a Scarf

Posted on 18. Aug, 2007 by Crafty Mom.

A crocheted scarf provides a perfect last detail in a lady?s outfit. It not only represents something simple as it is only a long and narrow piece of textile worn over the head or around the neck but it can be very useful as well to keep someone warm on a windy day. Yet it [...]

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