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Thinking outside the Box With Your Crochet
So many times I think folks look at a pattern and they might like a certain piece of that pattern but not the whole and so they dismiss the pattern as…not usable or something they are not interested in making. Or perhaps you are the type of person that buys a magazine or book because…
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9 Ways to Add Texture to Your Crochet
Textured crochet is all the rage these days. I see super textured pieces trending all over the internet. Adding textured to your crochet pieces doesn’t have to be complicated though. You can add texture just by incorporating some easy elements into your stitching. Here are 8 great ways to add some texture and pop to…
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Free Crochet Pattern Tutorial: 4-Leaf Clover
It’s nearing March (literally tomorrow) and that means St. Patrick’s day and all the green. Green isn’t a color I have a lot of in my wardrobe so I like to make these little clovers that I can pin to things or attach to necklaces. Here’s how I make them. (Sorry a bit hard to…
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3 Amazing Scrapbusting Crochet Afghans
In our Spring 2024 issue of Crochet World, we feature 3 afghans perfect for cleaning up your stash of scrap worsted weight yarn. Yes, these afghans will have a very different appearance worked up in your unique scraps. Working on a scrap project like this is also a great way to do some spring cleaning…
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Learn Some Facts about Crocheting Bruges Lace…& the Butterfly’s Fancy Place Mat
In the Spring 2024 issue of Crochet World, we have a lovely place mat worked in Omega’s Abuela size 3 thread in a pattern set called the Butterfly’s Fancy Table Set. This butterfly uses Bruges lace, which I have to admit, I had never done until I stitched up this mat. Also I am not…