Owls symbolize wisdom and education. You may have finished your formal education a long time ago. However, you can never learn too much! Why not make a list of the crochet stitches or techniques you want to master this year! We should all strive to continue our education no matter how old we are or if we are enrolled in formal classes. Add something new to your learning priorities this year! This wise old owl is quick and easy to crochet. He can be used as a bookmark, applique or pin to serve as a reminder that you’re never too old to learn!

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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet this fun garland of Christmas lights to wrap around your Christmas tree or hang it along a window or fireplace mantel with the Christmas stockings. There’s nothing like cute lights that don’t need electricity! Each bulb is crocheted separately and then crocheted together to form a “wire” of lights. A step-by-step photo tutorial is included for assembling the lights together. Feel free to make as many light bulbs as you want to make the garland as long or sort as desired.

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Here’s a headband that uses post stitches and chains for a simple yet interesting accessory. This headband has a bit of natural stretch to it. For smaller heads or a tighter fit, you can attach elastic to the inside to make it nice and snug.

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Let’s get a head start on crocheting our Christmas presents! If you’re like me, you sometimes wait until it’s too late to crochet fabulous gifts for your family and friends. Then you’re hooking at the last minute with your hands aching! To start your crocheting off early, I’ve discounted all the fun Christmas related crochet patterns in the Crochet Spot Store.

All Christmas patterns along with some extra crochet patterns (that I’ve chosen to be fun to crochet as gifts) are now 40% OFF! The sale ends on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:59pm est.

All the patterns that are part of the sale are already discounted and will say so at the beginning of the pattern’s description. There’s no need to enter in any coupon codes. Feel free to look though your favorite categories in the store, because chances are, there are patterns on sale there too!

Have fun shopping and crocheting for the holidays!!

In just a few short weeks it will be time to get the kids back to school! Have you seen all the school supplies flooding into the aisle at the stores? As a kid I was always excited by the back to school goodies. I couldn’t wait to crack open that new box of crayons and take a big whiff of their wonderful waxy aroma. You can’t forget the smell of a pencil being sharpened, no matter how long it has been since you were sitting behind a desk. So, this week, I pulled out my fingering yarn and crocheted this pencil bookmark to keep your place!

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Forgoing the turning chain in crochet helps when the chains make your edges unsightly. Making an hdc without a starting chain is fairly simple once you get the hang of it. It will have your edges looking neater in no time.

To see left-handed views, hover over the picture with your mouse.

Pull the chain on your hook up to a little more than hdc height and hold the loop to the hook. The arrow in the picture points to the front half of the loop.

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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This security blanket can be crocheted for a boy or a girl. The doggie is a cute little character that a child can carry around and cuddle with, especially if your child loves dogs! The pattern requires a light weight yarn so that it isn’t too heavy for a child. It is crocheted in the round like a spiral so that there are no seams in the blanket or the dog. Feel free to crochet it using your child’s favorite color!

All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! Please log in or create a new account at the Crochet Spot Store to purchase this pattern. Premium Pattern Members may log into the store and download the pattern for free.

It’s the time of year when cold drinks are on the menu, but that doesn’t mean rings on your furniture have to be, too. This is a fun little coaster to absorb the condensation so you can really relax when it’s time to enjoy a refreshing beverage on a hot day. Here’s to lemonade and iced tea on the porch!

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Crochet lovers and book lovers unite!!! This is for crochet enthusiasts who love to read. There’s nothing like a good book, not only during the summer time but all year long. In crochet, bookmark patterns come in a variety of designs that can help you stay on point with your reading. Crocheted bookmarks are excellent gifts as well. One of the cool things about crocheting bookmarks is that most patterns are fairly easy, so you can do them in high volume if you have the time and desire.
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My family and I love vintage clothing. On the weekend you can find us at an antique store or estate sale. While my husband snatches up old tools, I like to sift through boxes, baskets and trunks of old linens. Years ago clothing, quilts and even dishtowels were an art form! Crocheted appliques are a quick and easy way to embelish and personalize your linens. The time commitment is slim to none. It’s a project with instant gratification! This week I created a little mushroom for you to add to your children’s clothing, linens or to make a bobby pin with!

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