What? Crochet and Scrapbooking? Is it possible? Yes! It’s very possible. Crochet as a craft, as an art is perfect for scrapbooking. In a previous post, I talked about keeping a crochet journal. Crochet scrapbooking is an expansion of the crochet journal idea. It is equally cathartic, yet twice the fun.

If you are already into scrapbooking, you already know the joy it can bring to your life. It’s a wonderful way to keep wonderful memories alive and new, exciting moments vivid.

Scrapbooking as a craft dates back to the mid 1820s, believe it or not. In its original form, scrapbooking is simply taking pictures and newspaper clippings to create a book of memories. It’s like a step up from photo albums.

Here are a few tips on combining crochet and scrapbooking.
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This headband has only one side and one edge–It’s a cool little mathematical trick involving a ring with a half-twist. This pattern is simple enough for those who are new to Moebius crochet to follow. If you are new to this technique, please see the tutorial on How to Crochet a Moebius to learn the basics of crocheting a moebius.

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Turning chains have a nasty habit of making the edges of project look bad, and the taller the stitch, the worse it gets. Fortunately, we can crochet without them using the technique in this tutorial. This double treble saves the trouble of starting chains and blends in better.

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To start, draw up the starting loop to the height of a dtr.

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I absolutely despised peas growing up and had more fun mashing them on my plate than anything else. However, when I discovered what they tasted like fresh out of the pod, I changed my mind. They are the perfect garden snack, wrapped in a little pod package. This week I crocheted my own peas in a pod. I used wool yarn, which can easily be felted too. This project would make a great pin. However, your children or grandchildren might claim them for their play food collection. I’m thinking of felting a few of these pods onto a wool purse too!

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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet this pillow cover to cover up any rectangle or square pillow, no matter it’s size. The pattern will instruction you on how to adjust the cover to your pillow’s size. The cover has one open end that is fastened closed with small buttons. The buttons are designed to be on the inside of the pillow so they’re hidden and the cover appears seamless. The cover can be removed from the pillow at anytime, making it easily washable. Feel free to add your own applique or design onto the front of the cover.

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I’m normally not very big on insects, but ladybugs are a notable exception. For their simplicity, they’re quite pretty, and they’re pretty much synonymous with warm weather. This pattern requires some simple assembly and stuffing as well as embroidery on the wings.

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This stitch replaces your traditional dc2tog when you want something that blends in more with the rest of your project. The invisible double crochet decrease gives your dc2tog the look of a dc and is less bulky than its traditional counterpart.

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Yarn over as you normally would for a dc. Then insert your hook into the front loop only of each of the next two stitches.

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The weather is perfect for picnics. There is nothing like cooking outdoors. The fresh air and fireflies are perfect dinner companions. This summer why not plan a homemade picnic right down to the napkin rings. Bake some fresh bread, gather some ears of corn from your local farmer, slice open a ripe melon from your garden and let the fun begin. I love collecting vintage tableware and linens for our picnics. These easy napkin rings are the perfect complement. They are so fast to make you could create several sets in various color combinations to stash away.

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While I have never been to a formal beginner’s crochet class, I have been around a group of people who sat together and worked on their crochet projects. However, there was one person who instructed the others. She was obviously very skilled at what she did and the others in the group hung on to her every word as she gave them the basics of crochet.

When we see the word “class” we tend to think of the desk and chairs, perhaps a large table or desk the teacher sits behind, and everyone sitting around frightened, hoping they will not be called on to come to the blackboard.

One of the things I will share is that a crochet class does not have to be anything formal. If you wish to teach a class on crochet, do not be discouraged by what you would consider to be a ‘lack of knowledge’. More than likely, you’ve been crocheting for a long time and you do have a great amount of knowledge to share with beginners of this craft. You don’t have to possess a degree in order to share the basics of a craft that is near and dear to your heart.

All you have to do is have passion, a desire to share, and a desire to learn as well. Yes! You can learn something while you teach. Actually, teaching is one of the best ways to master something. Teaching offers you the opportunity to remember all that you have learned and along the way you may think about what you’re sharing in a different light.

Meanwhile, here are a few tips to help you get started on your teaching journey.
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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This cowl makes a fun, decorative accessory! The cowl is designed with a netted texture that is light weight and can easily drape. The lightness makes the cowl great to wear in both warm and cool weather. The pattern starts at the very bottom of the cowl and gets it’s triangle shape as you work up, making the size easily adjustable if you wish to alter it. The pattern also includes a step-by-step photo tutorial for adding the fringe, just in case you’ve never created fringe before.

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