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Wanda’s Square
Wanda’s Square Notes H/5.0 mm hook – using an H/5.0 mm hook with 4-weight yarn creates a square that is approximately 12-inches by 12-inches. Ch 4 counts as a dc plus a ch Ch 3 counts as a dc … Continue reading
Alma’s Square
Alma’s Square The Alma’s Square is a variation on the Grannies Square. The solid and traditional granny stiches alternate sides of the square with the with a pattern of solid, traditional, solid, and traditional. The square can be made as … Continue reading
Crochet Afghan Sizes
One of my favorite crochet items to make is an afghan. Afghans allow for so much creativity, use of color, design and so forth. I often find myself having to search for the suggested guidelines and sizes for afghans. So, … Continue reading
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Pet Themed Crochet Ideas
Pet Themed Crochet Whether it is for the holiday, life celebrations or just for any reason or occasion, the receiver of any pet-themed crochet items will appreciate and love such items. When looking around for inspiration and ideas, there is … Continue reading
Holiday Gift and Bazaar Ideas
Holiday Gift Ideas and Holiday Bazaar Ideas It’s that time of year to start thinking of holiday gift items and also holiday bazaar items. I’ll update this post as time goes on with other ideas as I come across them. … Continue reading
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Grannies Rectangle
The Grannies Rectangle The Grannies Rectangle is a family member to the Grannies Square! The rectangle is a variation on the square for those who would like to work the pattern in an elongated version versus a square. This pattern, … Continue reading
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Grannies Square
Grannies Square The Grannies Square pattern is now available! Many thanks to my testers who tested this pattern for me and shared their insights, thoughts, comments, etc. I truly appreciate all your hard work and the time you committed to … Continue reading
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Amy B Stitched’s New Pattern – Meandering Paw Prints Shawl
I just had to share this wonderful new pattern – Meandering Paw Prints Shawl by Amy B Stitched! Be sure to check out the pattern here.
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Granny Stitch Triangle Shawl
Granny Stitch Triangle Shawl Notes: · Size H/5.00 mm hook · 14 ounces/396 g yarn of choice · Terms are in US terms · Turning ch 4 counts as a dc plus 1 ch Ch 4 and sl st into 4thch from hook to … Continue reading
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Use of color can make a big difference
The use of color in our projects can make the biggest difference in the outcome. When using one color or combination of colors for a project, the end product can turn out one way; and when using other colors or … Continue reading
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