Author Archives: Doug Speeckaert

Crocheting (and Knitting) For Charity

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

It is a wonderful thing when we can take our love of our craft and be able to share it with those in need.  One positive thing that I have picked up when I decided to participate in a Crochet-A-Long … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Colors for Your Crochet Projects

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

  UPDATE (4/27/2022) The use of the rainbow colors for crochet projects is something that I’ve come to love.  I can remember the acronym of ROY G BIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue Indigo, Violet) from art class in high … Continue reading →

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Benefits from Crocheting

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

I enjoy crocheting as a hobby and pastime and have personally benefited from the positive health related aspect of crocheting.  Crocheting has helped me in reducing some stress and anxiety and in the process I have created some pretty amazing … Continue reading →

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Crochet Friends – Out of the Parc Designs

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

As time goes on and the more that I have shared my own work through the various social networking sites, I have gained several friends in the fiber arts world.  I’ve already introduced my friend Amy from AmyBStitched and today … Continue reading →

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Crochet Friends – AmyBStitched

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

Last June, I had the honor to collaborate on a crochet project with Amy Brewer. I found her site and pattern for her Meandering Paws scarf and the pattern really caught my interest. I had recently lost my beloved cat … Continue reading →

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In Flanders Field Square and Afghan

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

In Flanders Field Square and Afghan The inspiration for this work is the poem “In Flanders Field” by John McCrae. In Flanders FieldsJohn McCrae, 1872 – 1918 In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, … Continue reading →

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CGOA’s March Mega Crochet-A-Long (CAL) – Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

CGOA’s March Mega Crochet-A-Long (CAL) – Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)

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National Crochet Month – Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

National Crochet Month – Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)

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Welcome to Dot’s Closet

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

Welcome to Dot’s Closet! If case you are wondering why the blog is named Dot’s Closet, the answer is a simple one (to me anyways).  My Grandma (Dorothy) had a walk-in closet that was full of bags and baskets full … Continue reading →

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