Crafts: Crochet
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Crocheted Doily Rug
Two more things to cross off my crafty to-do list: 1. make a giant rug sized crochet doily 2. try crocheting with zpagetti, the recycled fabric remnant yarn made in, you guessed, it The Netherlands! You can crochet a giant doily and use it as a rug, or even as well, a giant doily! This…
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Crocheted Plastic Bag Doily Clock
Yes, I crocheted a doily from plastic grocery bags and then I realized that it made a really cute clock! Yesterday I shared with the you the 5 minute paper plate clock, so while this one does take just a bit more effort it’s certainly worth it! Wouldn’t these make great holiday gifts? Once you…
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Crocheted Granny Triangle Bunting With Flowers
A sweet and simple crocheted triangular granny bunting paired with some crocheted flowers looks great right about now! A crocheted bunting is a wonderful gift for a new baby, or even as a hostess gift for those friends with the summer cottage. Four triangular grannys and three flowers joined with a simple crocheted chain, and…
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Quick Crocheted Baby Sweater Made In One Piece
Here is another really great and simple crocheted baby sweater pattern, that’s easy to follow and really quick. And of course best of all, it is crocheted as one piece, so when you’re finished there’s just a seam to sew up on each side! My kind of project, exactly. I had been wanting to…
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Embellish A Crocheted Beanie With Raised Stripes!
Did you know that you can transform a plain crocheted beanie into something super fun and even costume worthy (in this case) by simply crocheting rows of single crochet onto the surface of the existing hat? In its previous life this purple beanie was a cast off from last year’s Purim costume making, and I…
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Crocheting For A Cause.
It’s a great feeling to use your crafty skills to do acts of human kindness. And while I do lend a hand quite often making centerpieces for Bar Mitzvahs and other community events, I’ve never actually taken part in a worldwide project. So when I saw Sarah London’s request for granny squares, to make blankets…
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Another Super Simple Crocheted Baby Hat!
A super simple baby hat to crochet, pattern here, and bring along as a gift when you visit your friend after birth! I gave this one yesterday, as I just couldn’t show up empty handed right? And buying something certainly wouldn’t be my style. So I used up some more of my yarn odds and…
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Crochet A Skinny Scalloped Scarf For Spring!
Crocheted skinny scarves in are style, and guess what? They’re not only great accessories that you can whip up quickly with even a half of a ball of yarn, they’re also really practical. Wrap one around your neck a few times and you have the warmth of a regular scarf without the bulk! I made…
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A Simple & Sweet Crocheted Baby Hat.
A sweet crocheted baby hat/cap….and quick too. Make it in stripes to match a sweater or baby blanket that you’ve made, though of course it’s great on it’s own too! It’s definitely worth the extra hour or so. I have to give my husband credit for this one, as it was his idea that I…
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A Simple & Sweet Crocheted Baby Sweater: The Granny Hex Goes Chunky!
Remember the crocheted granny hexigon baby sweater that I introduced last summer in beautiful cotton colors? Well here is that same baby sweater done in chunky yarn, for a winter weight garment that can be worn as a coat in the early Spring. I can’t say enough times how amazing this pattern is, especially for…
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Make Care Tags For Your Handmade Gifts!
Don’t you think it’s a great idea to include a care tag with the next handmade gift you’ll be giving? After all that time and effort, it certainly makes sense to let the recipient know how to care for their gift. Be it sewn, knitted, crocheted, or anything else that might require washing. And even…