Tag Archives: Crochet

Review: Red Heart Scrubby Yarn

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Heather

Socks may be my favourite project to knit, but I also love quick little projects that provide a big sense of accomplishment. I have a huge pile of dishcloths made with kitchen cotton, and they work great. But, when I … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Crochet One-Skein Wonders for Babies

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Heather

It seems to be baby season around here again. Two friends of mine, who just happen to be sisters, are both due to have their second child; one in June and the other in September. (In a weird bit of … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Heather

I am really enjoying the Crochet Stories series from Dover. The latest volume is called Crochet Stories: Grimms’ Fairy Tales by Vanessa Putt. Just like the previous volume, Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker, this book intersperses stories … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Crochet Stores: E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Heather

Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker by Lindsay Smith is the first book in Dover Publication’s new Crochet Stories series. Each book presents a story (or series of stories) and interweaves it with crochet patterns for the story’s … Continue reading →

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Little Froggie

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Heather

My little man is starting to get to the age where he isn’t so interested in toys that I can crochet or knit for him. I’m a bit disappointed that I did make more crochet dinosaurs or more clothing for … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival Fall 2015 – Day 3

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Heather

I’ve survived another day, but just barely. I had a full day of classes, from 9am all the way to 8pm, with just two one hour breaks. And there is still two more days to go. *dies* My first class … Continue reading →

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Pretty Kitty

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Heather

I’ve expressed my huge respect and admiration for PlanetJune in the past. She comes up with really fabulous animal crochet patterns, and I adore them. Her most recent set of patterns are cats. I’ve stitched up one of the patterns, … Continue reading →

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