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Crochet Pattern – Faroese Shawl

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Crochet Pattern – Faroese Shawl
21
Jul
[ad_1] This wonderful triangular shawl called Faroese Shawl is a traditional design by Cheri McEwen from the Faroe Islands.  Ever heard of this place?  Eighteen mountainous islands form an archipelago that are located half way between Scotland and Iceland in the Northeast Atlantic.  Looks like a beautiful spot, and an interesting fact, it is home […]
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Free Knitting and Crochet Pattern – Stormy Sky Shawl

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Free Knitting and Crochet Pattern – Stormy Sky Shawl
16
Apr
[ad_1] Surely it will be warm weather soon, and thoughts will turn to lighter weight yarn for knitting and crochet projects.  I found this pretty shawl on Ravelry, knit by Lynn Fukutani, using Mariquita Yarn, a Fingering weight yarn, which is a luxurious blend of 50% Baby Alpaca and 50% Tencel. Mariquita yarn has a […]
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Free Crochet Pattern – Lost In Time Alpaca Shawl

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Free Crochet Pattern – Lost In Time Alpaca Shawl
11
Oct
[ad_1] I used the pattern called Lost in Time on the Mijo Crochet website for this beautiful alpaca shawl. Johanna Lindah, who designed this pattern, lives in Sweden, and has included 12 different translations of the pattern, including English, lucky for me.  I love the vintage look, and all the different stitches she has included, which […]
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