My Husband is a gym junkie and a typical male. About 3 weeks ago he came home on a Friday (gym day) and said he was sore around the shoulders, not the ‘good’ sore from a good workout, it was actual pain. He goes to the gym 3 times a week. I suggested he have a bit of a break, but he’s male so that didn’t make any sense to him. He then came home the following Monday really sore and by bedtime he was definitely in REAL pain. He popped a large amount of pain killers and acknowledged that maybe he wouldn’t go to the gym Wednesday – I gave up. No sleep that night. By morning he was crippled with pain on the right side back/shoulder and upper arm. His lower arm and hand were numb. Doctors / physio’s / serious pain medication and pending specialist he is still hurting and has numb fingers and arm. It’s been 12 days now.
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Sometimes it’s hard to get to sleep with all the distracting sources of light out there. If your neighbor has outside lights or someone in your house needs a light on, it can be hard to block out. A sleep mask helps you get to sleep without inconveniencing anybody else by blocking the light where you need it most–around your eyes. When crocheting, make sure your stitches are nice and dense to get the most out of your mask.

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When sewing elastic to fabric, many of us have probably come across instructions that tell us to mark the fabric and stretched elastic, and sew the two together while the elastic is stretched out. It’s a pain, and with crochet fabrics, it may not even be necessary. With thin elastic and the anatomy of your crochet stitches, you can put in some stretch in a way that’s similar to drawing elastic through a casing.
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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Meet Peter and Patty the cute pilgrim couple! This pattern set is for both man and woman pilgrim, great for both boys and girls to play with this Thanksgiving. Even if there aren’t kids around to play with these toys, you can always use them to decorate the house. Each pilgrim is crocheted in the round in multiple pieces that are then sewn together.

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The Tooth Fairy has a tough job flying to so many houses to collect baby teeth. Make it a little easier by putting the tooth in one of these pillows with a handy pocket. The trapezoidal tooth shape lets the fairy know just where you put it, and the pocket allows for easy access.

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It’s always fun showing off your crocheted work and getting to see what others have made as well! Here is a quick round up of the recently submitted crochet photos from Crochet Spot readers like you. If you used a Crochet Spot pattern and would like to be included in a future roundup feel free to submit your crochet pictures. Enjoy the roundup!
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I have a toddler in the house and that means that bath time is synonymous with play time! So I made this little goldfish for her to swim away with. I used old fashion cotton worsted weight yarn for super absorbency. Plus, it will lather up perfectly with her favorite bubble bath. This pattern could easily be adjusted to be a soap saver too! New baby on the way? Are you looking for a shower gift? These little fish are so fast to make, why not whip up a couple and give with a set of bath towels. The new mom will appreciate their playful usefulness!

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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! A capelet is a fun accessory to wear with everyday outfits. This capelet pattern is made with broomstick lace to create a lacy, airy fabric. The capelet is crocheted from the top down in the round. Feel free to make the capelet as short or as long as desired. You can even make it into a full length poncho!

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Double treble (dtr) stitches add a lot of height and are very airy, making them great for lace and openwork projects.

The basic instructions for a dtr are: yo (yarn over) 3 times, insert hook into the desired st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through two loops) 4 times.

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Fall to me is beautiful leaves, the smell of wood smoke, apples fresh from the orchard, pumpkin pie and a handful of candy corn. Growing up I could not wait until the stores started carrying this delicious seasonal treat. So when my mom came to visit this week we made a candy corn pocket, which has a million uses! It’s perfect for holding your cell phone, dollars and small necessities! Children love this project. Make up a few for your favorite little friends and fill them with the real deal: candy corn! Perfect for fall bazaars and harvest festivities too.

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