Tag Archives: crochet

Finally. Completed Crochet Neckerchief, in Leaf Green

Posted on March 3, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I am very happy to have finally completed this beautiful neckerchief. Of course, I had to put my own finish on the pattern with a fabulous ruffle. I think it finishes it off very well. I had contemplated putting some … Continue reading →

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5 1/2 Hour Afghan, and some Ruffle Yarn

Posted on March 2, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

A little further (further??? or farther???) on my quest towards de-stashing my yarn . . . Here is my inspiration: The photos don’t really do this one much justice. I can’t wait to get it finished and permanently on the … Continue reading →

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Linen Grocery Tote – the purl bee

Posted on February 23, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Just in case you hadn’t noticed . . . this is definitely one of my very favorite websites! And here is a really nice pattern for one of my very favorite things . . . This is pretty close to … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crochet Beaded Rose, take 2.

Posted on February 16, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I’ll just keep going until I get bored I guess! 😀 I like this one too . .

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Crocheters Are Intelligent, not Stupid or Ignorant

Posted on February 15, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I came across this thought-provoking article at crochetville.com which I think you should have a look at. I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter. It brings in to question the intelligence of those of us who crochet. I … Continue reading →

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A New Scarf . . . Diagonal Crochet-In Black, Grey and White

Posted on February 10, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I was commissioned to make a scarf. Here is my inspiration: Giving Thanks with A Scarf Pattern. And here is what I came up with! This scarf worked up so fast and easy! I held two strands of Simply Soft … Continue reading →

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Feeling ‘Bookish’ . . . Crochet Lace Bookmarks From My Etsy

Posted on February 9, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Are you a bibliophile??? Do you love to read?, that is. (Just a little bit of shameless self-promotion. I need to get busy and make more . . . ) Sometimes, it’s the little things that make you … Continue reading →

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Seed Stitch, Knit and Crochet . . . In Simply Soft Off White

Posted on February 3, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Because, sometimes I just like to play with stitches! The crochet piece is going to be a hooded cowl, and the knit piece, a scarf. I found a couple video tutorials . . . Maybe one day I will try … Continue reading →

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Handmade Crochet HeavyDuty Mesh Market Bag by GMaEllenCrochetGifts

Posted on February 3, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

New Etsy listing: Handmade Crochet HeavyDuty Mesh Market Bag by GMaEllenCrochetGifts. (Another thing I really need to ‘write’ a pattern for . . . *sigh*)

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I Am Of Two Minds On The Matter – Cotton Dishcloths

Posted on January 26, 2013 by gmaellenscraftycorner

S-o-o-o-o . . . Do you knit and/or crochet??? What are your favorite dishcloths? Me? I once was a die-hard crochet dishcloth fanatic. That is, until I started knitting. I have fallen in love with Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloths. I actually have … Continue reading →