Archive for August, 2007
Sunday, August 26th, 2007
There is a slight confusion regarding yarn sizes, but don’t let that discourage you. One system classifies yarn into five categories based on the approximate diameter of the yarn:
Size A – light or fine weight yarns. Ideal for thin socks and light baby clothes.
Size B – sport or medium-weight yarns. Good for indoor sweaters, baby […]
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Sunday, August 26th, 2007
A writer who tried to trace the history of crochet came to the conclusion that there is no real evidence to show the existence of crochet before the 19th century. Knitting, she said, preceded crochet by at least four centuries.
Why crochet did not show up until the 19th century could probably be […]
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Sunday, August 26th, 2007
It really does not matter if you are a professional or a newbie when choosing a crochet pattern. As long as you know the guidelines or some pointers in making crochet patterns, the rest, as they say, will be history.
As you go along with your journey into the world of crocheting, there is always a […]
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007
There are many free crochet patterns available in the Internet. It provides a wide range of information and instructions about crocheting. Making a crochet product is a fun thing to do especially if a person has a lot of free time to spend in crocheting different products. You may find it helpful to find sites […]
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
A filet crochet is also known as a handicraft needlework that is created by using hooks. It is patterned on a simple graph or crochet outline. It is made by using two different colored yarns.
The use of a hard mesh where he can create multiple crochet chain stitches from a square pattern and a open […]
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
Crochet instructions are actually not that difficult to follow and read once you become accustomed to reading the pattern and understanding the meaning of each abbreviated symbol.
Remember to search in the instruction the punctuation and the pause each time that you see periods or commas.
The basic element in studying crochet patterns and instruction is understanding […]
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
I have been taking a look at the Crochet Made Easy eBook that Wenny has put together and there is certainly a lot of ground covered. It’s also written in a nice and easily understood way which I think will help people.
Some of the topics covered include all the things that you would hope for […]
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
Easy crochet patterns are perfect for beginners. Easy crochet patterns can teach a beginner the basic crochet stitches. The only thing needed is a crochet hook and a ball of yarn. Simple crochet patterns can be finished in less than an hour, which is a great way to spend the time productively. A beginner will […]
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
When just beginning to crochet, keep in mind that your first work must be easy and something that is fun to do. Select a pattern that needs no or very little shaping like a pillow or a scarf. Tote bags and hats are also simple projects to make requiring very little shaping.
There are a wide […]
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
Crocheting is not an activity made only for our grannies and for bitter spinsters. It can be done by everyone. Especially, now that clothing trends are now more inclined into the use of crocheted items, popular clothing designers are also smitten by crocheting.
However, crocheting is not only for the plain Jane. One has to have […]
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