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VOGUEknitting crochet 2013 Special Collector’s Issue

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

This was here waiting for me when I came home from work today!  Woo hoo! I am really drooling over some of these designs . . .   Better go out and get yours now!!  I’m sure they won’t last … Continue reading →

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the Beaded Edge . . . the Video That Sparked My Love of Beaded Crochet ♥

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

If you didn’t already know . . . I love working with beads and crochet.  I thought perhaps I might just spark a love of beaded crochet for you too!  I purchased the book shown in the video, ‘the Beaded Edge’, … Continue reading →

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Beaded Crochet – ‘Dancing Fans’ Edging on Lime T-Top

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

This project was pretty fun.  My daughter brought me these cute little tank tops the other day, and I was immediately inspired. I went straight for my beads and thread, my book, and picked my favorite color . . . Next step … Continue reading →

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G-Ma Ellen’s Favorites on Etsy. Just the Tip of the Iceberg!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

These are all links to purchase/view the actual merchandise. Ellen Mackler’s Favorites on Etsy.   Click here to see all my personal favorites.  The list is becoming quite extensive!       And . . . if you have a mind … Continue reading →

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Easiest Shawl Pattern. Ever.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

The easiest shawl.  Ever.  Really!   Now, I am trying it with a very different kind of yarn.  This is Nashua Handknits ‘Zinnia’ in Magenta.  It is a wonderful, squishy Cotton blend yarn.  It is not unlike a Bouclé yarn.  But, not quite … Continue reading →

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Crochet Inspiration: Motifs ~ clothoganco

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

I found this website through Pinterest (go figure!)  Oh my gosh!  This piece of work is absolutely mind boggling to me!  Isn’t this the most beautiful thing???  Okay, so it’s just a lot of motifs put together.  I was taking … Continue reading →

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Ruffle Scarf . . . progress! Off the sticks.

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Just an update on my grey ruffle ‘potato chip’ scarf.  I got it off the needles.  Now, to work on a crochet border. Alrighty then.  Back to work!      

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Two Ruffle Scarves, Knitting Works In Progress . . .

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

This has been some really good practice doing short rows, including the ‘wrap & turn’.  I have actually been having a lot of fun with it!  Not sure if you can tell, but it is still on the needles.  I … Continue reading →

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Crochet – Shamrock Edging Pattern Link

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

As promised, I said I would try to find out where I got the patterns for my previous post Happy St. Patrick’s Day, with some “Irish” Crochet This website, called mypicot.com has a ton of beautiful pattern links.  Knit as well … Continue reading →

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Trying My Hand At Short Row Knitting . . . Spiral Scarf Beginnings

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

I have been wanting to learn to do ‘short rows’ in my knitting for awhile now.  I don’t know why I thought it would be too complicated! The most difficult thing about short rows is picking up the wraps around … Continue reading →

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