…FreshStitches Facebook page or in the CAL thread of the FreshStitches Ravelry Group) by February 13th! One lucky winner will get a yummy skein of yarn… and yes, international entries are welcome! Are you in? It’s going to be a blast… and I really hope you join us! Go ahead and leave me a comment… and tell me about your slug-a-long plans!…
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Interview with Stephannie Tallent & Giveaway!
…ose, developing relationships with some LYSs, selling hardcopies &/or downloaded PDFs. I want to continue forging relationships with indie dyers and small yarn companies. That’s really important to me. I see that you live in Southern California. Tell me about what it’s like to be a knitter/designer in a warm climate. Do you have difficulty working on a pair of mittens when it’s nice outside? I pretend I don’t live in SoCal when it…
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…the signed pamphlet and hook… and yes, international entries are welcome! Ideas for your Dragon! The pattern already comes with a variety of options… and if you pick any of them, you’ll come out with an adorable dragon! But, you can add even more variations… here are some ideas: Pick a bulky yarn (and crochet with a bigger hook) to make a jumbo dragon! Use a sock-weight yarn and a size C hook to create an adorable mini-dra…
Continue ReadingAnnouncing the FreshStitches Cow CAL!
…es Crocheter’s Tool Kit… and yes, international entries are welcome! Ideas for your Cow! Of course, you’re welcome to follow the pattern directions exactly, and you’ll get an adorable cow… but, you can also crochet a unique cow all of your own! Here are some ideas: Crochet a cow in your favorite color… cows don’t have to be white! Pick a bulky yarn (and crochet with a bigger hook) to make a jumbo cow! Use…
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…e winner of the April Photo Contest is: Charlotte, with her ‘ducks in a row’! She used Peter the Duckling and Mal the Tiny Duck to crochet this adorable scene! If you want to enter your adorable FreshStitches creation in our monthly photo contest, post the photo to our Facebook Page or to the FreshStitches Ravelry Group!…
Continue ReadingIt’s a Scrap-a-long… join us!
…soring the CAL with such a great prize!), you’ll want to visit the Incomparable Buttons blog. Disclaimer: you might find yourself with a new button-addiction! Thank you, Incomparable Buttons! Keep reading for details about how your cutie can win you this great prize! Join the CAL! Joining in the CAL is easy! You’ll need to pick your pattern, gather your scraps and follow this blog to get all of the helpful crochet/amigurumi tips that w…
Continue ReadingPrevious Ami Club Patterns now released for individual purchase!
…bers. And the pattern is only available for that month… until they become ‘de-exclusivized’ (is that a word?) Maybe you just found me. Maybe a subscription club isn’t right for you. But now you can grab them! Whatever the reason you missed out… previous month’s Ami Club patterns are now available for individual purchase! December 2016- August 2017 are now available! And current Ami Club members save 50% off any…
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…a set of those amazing hooks… and yes, international entries are welcome! Need felt? If you like the felt eyes/mouth on these dolls, I recommend using wool felt. It’s sturdier than the acrylic felt that you can find in your local craft store, which means that using wool felt will make your doll’s features last longer and look nicer. But… I know. It’s a pain (and expensive!) to order 4 sheets of wool felt… when…
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…and don’t live near Pittsburgh), you might want to check out her Interstellar Yarn Club… subscriptions are only open until March 24th!…
Continue ReadingSuggestions for skin color yarns!
It can be hard to find a nice skin-tone yarn. So, I’ve compiled a few suggestions for you! Keep in mind that it’s going to be hard to find a yarn that’s exactly like a skin tone… remember you’re crocheting a toy, not painting an exact likeness! Keep your mind open, and you’ll find a yarn that’s at least close! Doll Day is tomorrow! Don’t forget, tomorrow is the release day for my new, super-exciting…
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