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American/British Conversion chart: cut out & save!
…about vegemite vs. peanut butter… the real issue is sorting out your crochet patterns! I made a handy-dandy guide that you can cut out and carry along with you. You don’t even need to travel much to use it: chances are, you’ve run across a great pattern from another country, and you have to translate the terms. No longer a problem! You can even hide this chart in your pocket and impress your friends! Click on the button below to…
Continue ReadingHuggable Amigurumi Review + Interview + Giveaway!
…nose to use thread instead. I actually decided to remove the weird little accessory I made (I don’t even know what I was thinking that was!) After all those changes, here’s little Lila now! Review This book is an adorable collection of 18 amigurumi cuties! These are plush-sized animals, with most of the finished animals 9-12″ tall (when using the recommended yarn and hook). The patterns in the book use a variety of stitches and techniques, s…
Continue ReadingCrochet Plush Snowflake Pattern
…p Nature Spun Worsted is the yarn used in the sample: White (95 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. You will also need either a small scrap of black felt and fabric clue OR black yarn to embroider the mouth. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Slip Knot) How to work the bottom side of a foun…
Continue ReadingCupid Heart Crochet Pattern
This pdf pattern contains step-by-step photos and written (not charted) instructions in American English. Your pattern will be emailed to you immediately after purchase! All payments handled securely via PayPal. It’s a Cupid Heart! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Don’t you love the halo? This heart measures 5″ tall and 9″ wide when completed with a worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted…
Continue ReadingMummy Crochet Pattern
…y? Isn’t he a cutie? Perfect for Halloween! This mummy is created by crocheting a basic shape, and then applying crochet stitches to create his wraps. Full photo tutorial is provided for how to crochet the wraps! This mummy measures about 8″ tall when completed with worsted weight yarn, but can be made bigger or smaller by using thicker or thinner yarn! Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted is used in the sample: White (14…
Continue ReadingRocket Crochet Pattern
…with this adorable plush rocket ship! Robbie measures 12″ tall when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required This pattern features Brown Sheep Nature Spun in grey (120 yds), blue (45 yds), white, red, orange and yellow (20 yds each). You will also need a 8×8″ square of cardboard, black felt (or black yarn) and optionally 18mm eyes for the cutest look! This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using…
Continue ReadingHow much yarn does crochet use? Single vs. double crochet
…tle bit today by looking at adding another stitch into the mix, the double crochet. And this is only the beginning! I’ve compiled all this information and more into a handy-dandy ebook for Ami Club members. Yup, it’s the May 2017 ebook download! If you’re not a member, sign up! Double Crochet vs. Single Crochet The measurements above show you how much yarn you’ll use for a single crochet stitch for different thicknesses of…
Continue ReadingThe Yarn Barn: Lawrence, KS
…d oodles of roving! I quite enjoyed walking through the roving isle- organic cotton, silk, camel, various wools… it was a fine selection, indeed. And of course, there’s yarn. I estimate that the store had (aside from cones) yarn covering about 33% of the store landscape, so it isn’t the largest selection of yarn in the country, but they had a number of yarns that I haven’t seen in many stores… like Buffalo Gold (reall…
Continue ReadingKnit New Haven: New Haven, CT
…7;re writing about your own local yarn store! When it comes down to it, I accept that I can never really convey to you the depth of my fondness for Knit New Haven… all I can tell you is that I love going there, it makes me happy, and it’s one of my favorite places in the city. And that’s saying a lot, because (perhaps, contrary to popular belief) there are lots of great places in New Haven! Knit New Haven is run by the three wond…
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