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Knitting Kit – Forget Not Mitt Kit

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Knitting Kit – Forget Not Mitt Kit
14
May
[ad_1] Looking for a Spring knitting project?  While cooler seasons are known to be the height of knitting and crocheting, many of us know that knitting and crochet season never really ends.  With warmer temperatures, we might opt not to be covered in super bulky alpaca wool yarn, but rather enjoy lighter yarns and smaller […]
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Free Crochet Pattern – Go With the Flow Scarf

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Free Crochet Pattern – Go With the Flow Scarf
24
Apr
[ad_1] I found this pattern on the My Hobby is Crochet website.  It is called Go With the Flow Super Scarf, and can be made as wide and as long as you like.  For this scarf I opted for a DK weight yarn, one from our Classic Alpaca Yarn line, because well,  I just wanted […]
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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 – Sweet Stripes Alpaca Baby Blanket

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Free Crochet Pattern – Sweet Stripes Alpaca Baby Blanket
05
Jul
[ad_1] I’ve been in the mood to make baby blankets lately … don’t ask me why. I don’t know anyone that’s expecting a baby and I certainly am way past those years. Maybe it’s because it took so long to warm up here in Ohio, and I haven’t minded having my lap covered with a […]
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Free Crochet Pattern – Ribs ‘n Ridges Alpaca Infinity Scarf

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Free Crochet Pattern – Ribs ‘n Ridges Alpaca Infinity Scarf
21
Jun
[ad_1] This pattern is fairly simple, and I love the post stitches that create the ribs and the ridges in this infinity scarf! The pattern I started with is The Ribs and Ridges Scarf on the The Friendly Red Fox website. I altered it just a bit. Rather than crocheting a rectangle and sewing the […]
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DIY Summer Outfits for Crocheters

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DIY Summer Outfits for Crocheters
30
May
[ad_1] Ok DIY-ers, crocheters, and yarn-lovers…don’t think all your projects have to be winter scarves, hats and gloves! Check out these awesome summer pieces and create your very own chic, unique, summer wardrobe. Boho Mini Dress Pattern  This lightweight fun mini-dress is a free pattern by Jenny and Teddy. The pattern uses a worsted […]
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Strauch Jumbo Ball Winder Videos

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Strauch Jumbo Ball Winder Videos
24
May
[ad_1] The Jumbo Ball Winder from the Strauch Fiber Equipment Co. far exceeds any other ball winders on the market. It’s proudly made in the U.S.A., is super sturdy, containing no plastic parts other than the band which will last for years. Whether you’re winding a small or large skein, lightweight yarn or bulky, this […]
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Free Crochet Patterns for Fingering Weight Yarn

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Free Crochet Patterns for Fingering Weight Yarn
13
Oct
[ad_1] Summer is the time for crochet patterns that call for lightweight yarn, not too heavy or too warm while lying in your lap, easy to pick up and take with you on a road trip, sitting in the doctor’s office, even to the ball park.  We have a handful of different Fingering Weight alpaca […]
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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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