…ited only by your imagination! Roosevelt measures about 7″ tall when crocheted with a worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton is the yarn used in sample. Less than one skein (150 yards) of pink, yellow and white are required. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in t…

…l enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and he’s quick and easy to crochet! Tipper measures about 3.5″ tall when completed with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Ella Rae Classic (100% wool) is the yarn used in sample in colors: Red (45 yards) and White (10 yards). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How…

…short answer- in US and Australia The quick and easy answer is “Yes, crochet hooks are allowed as carry-on items in planes in the US, Australia and lots of other countries”. In my personal experience, I’ve carried crochet hooks on board planes in the US, England, France, Switzerland and Australia without any problems. The photo below is of my ‘hippo’, the case I carry around with me at all times while traveling. Yes,…

Welcome to day one of my Ultimate Crochet Hook Review! I’m so excited to be running this series on my blog. Do you know why? Because there are so many crochet hooks out there, it often feels impossible to choose the right one for you! So, this week, I’m going to talk about the nitty-gritty details about hook shape and design, how to identify your crocheting style, and help you pick the hook that’s right for you! So, let’s…

…s) and other supplies that would be very useful for finishing your knitted/crocheted objects. However, the down-side to such a multi-faceted stock is that there is no class/meeting space to sit & knit. Also, (as I’ve been to this store multiple times in past years), it isn’t guaranteed that you turn up and meet a staff member very keen on yarn… so be prepared that you may be on your own. Yarn store aside, I also need to put…

…ften use him to teach folks new to amigurumi! The pattern uses only single crochet, and he only takes a couple of hours to complete. Materials Required Ella Rae Classic is the yarn used in the sample: Grey (40 yds) and white (20 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka Th…

…d that hedgehogs are the new ‘hot’ animal? And, rightfully so! Crochet one of your own… Jean-Paul is super-cute and sports that hedgehog-a-rific upturned nose! Don’t be scared off by the loop stitch- watch our video to see how it’s done, and you’ll have a hedgie in no time! Materials Required Brown, and tan Ella Rae Classic Wool (220 yards/skein) used in Sample. Less than 1 skein of each color required. Skills R…

…lla Rae Classic (220 yards/skein) used in sample, less than one skein of each color required. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. 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) Tips for counting rounds How to place limbs evenly Attaching a flattened piece in Amigurumi Working long color changes in…

…230; two patterns for the price of one! Jeff measures 7.5″ tall when crocheted with a worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Brown, tan, white and red Ella Rae Classic (220 yards/skein) used in sample, less than one skein of each color required. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round wi…

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