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


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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Ravelry: Crochet Lace Shell Wine Bag, Tote, Cozy PDF Pattern pattern by Ellen Mackler


I was inspired to post my wine tote pattern on Ravelry!  \o/  Finally! Ravelry: Crochet Lace Shell Wine Bag, Tote, Cozy PDF Pattern pattern by Ellen Mackler.

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New Crochet Basket, Using “Navajo Knitting”. ♥ Cotton Yarn ♥


As promised, I said I would share my adventures with “Navajo Knitting”/Crochet.  As soon as I watched the video, I went straight to my overabundant cotton stash and found this beautiful Rose color.  I must have had about 2 lbs, … Continue reading

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A-Tisket, A-Tasket . . . A New Crochet (Rag) Basket


I was going through my cabinet of supplies, which also houses the un-finished and forgotten . . . There were a couple of things I completely forgot about.  This one was still in its circular infancy.  I have no idea … Continue reading

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Ruffle Scarf . . . progress! Off the sticks.


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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Finished (Destash) Project . . . Crochet Throw


I guess I took my sweet time with this one . . . but, here ya go: I hope everyone has had a splendid Easter Sunday . . . we’ll be hanging out with family later on today.  

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Handmade Crochet Pink Lapghan Throw Car by GMaEllenCrochetGifts


A little shameless self promotion . . . Pretty pink cotton yarn with touches of cream, tan and purple. It’s 6 sides of round with a big lacy edging. It is crocheted with a double strand of yarn with a … Continue reading

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Handcrafted Crochet Rich Red Ruffle Flower by GMaEllenCrochetGifts


These earrings are quite lovely. Romantic vintage style crochet lace flower, made in a beautiful rich red, with yellow centers. They actually look a bit realistic! They are a three dimensional lace pattern which I have stiffened so that they … Continue reading

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Crochet – Shamrock Edging Pattern Link


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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In-Depth Review of Knitting Yarn


Beat the Winter Blues: 10 Tips for Kickstarting Your Inspiration “People are innately creative. We are a species of makers. But sometimes, and usually when we least expect it, that well of creativity dries up. We pick up our knitting … Continue reading

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