Category Archives: crochet

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 – 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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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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