| This pattern is written for fine Jelly Yarn (more specifically, the glow-in-the-dark variety). Due to the way the yarn works up, it is advisable to heat block the piece with an iron when it is done for better shaping that doesn’t curl up on itself.
The pattern itself is simple and is good for someone who wants to try a different type of yarn. |
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After the systematic pulling apart of the house for the termite inspection, of course some termites were discovered. The little invaders with an insatiable appetite have been taken to termite heaven and the rest of the house re-treated. The builders are now here to repair the damage, fortunately only a small repair in one corner of a room.
At lunch time I do enjoy my 45 minutes to sit down in the middle of the day to grab a bite to eat, make a cuppa and then crochet for a bit. I tried that yesterday and felt like the laziest person these men have ever encountered. The house does actually look like a bomb hit it and then got ransacked by home invaders. That’s because the wall that is now missing is in the downstairs study, which is the first room you come into when entering the house. Whilst it is only one wall we had to remove, the bookcase that was against the wall had to be put near the front door (where else is it going to go?). We have to paint this new wall, therefore the whole room will need to be painted as well. Yes, we could just pull the remaining desk and 6′ fish tank from the wall and paint around it however if we need to do this we are going to do it properly. So we pulled all the things out of the room and we will give the carpet a good shampoo while we are at it.
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| I found a beautiful siamese kitty at the humane society who has forever won a place in my heart. However, she has one bad habit and that’s chewing on electric cords. More than once my computer speakers have went dead and my mouse kicked the bucket too, thanks to her naughty vice. So, I became desperate to find a solution. Thankfully, through the crafting grapevine, I heard of crocheting a cover over the electric cords to discourage chewing. I decided to give it a try and it is oh so easy to do! I recommend using black scrap yarn to blend in with the cord. |  |
If you come across a nice jewelry pattern in your search for things to crochet, it can be off-putting to realize you need more supplies if you happen to not have findings for jewelry already in your craft supply stash. But there’s no need to rush out and buy clasps or hold off on starting a project until you get some if you make clasps of your own.
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| There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! After numerous requests, here is a beanie set that uses super bulky weight yarn! These beanies are extra thick to ensure warmth during the cold winter weather. The super bulky yarn combined with a large crochet hook also makes the hats fairly quick to crochet. Don’t forget that this pattern contains 6 sizes from babies to adults. |  |
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| Here’s a fish pattern that can be used as a dimensional applique for your summer or aquatic themed projects or hung from a mobile.
For those who want to try projects that require assembly, this works as a starter project to practice your sewing on. |
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There are several web based groups that hold friendship granny square exchanges. It is a process that is organized and moderated by some kind soul that is willing to put in heaps of hours so others can get joy out of crocheting.
Basically, you join one of these exchanges and you’re given an assigned partner and you are asked to send them a crocheted square of a certain size. The one I participated in was for 7 inch squares. You send one to your partner, let’s call her Mary, however Mary has been given a different partner and she sends one to him/her. Then another person sends one to you.
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| Now that summer is almost here vacation season is upon us. My family and I do a lot of traveling all throughout the year. I love seeing historic sights, visiting the beach and hiking in the mountains. Through the years I have tried to get just a little more organized each time I pack. I try my best to think ahead and pack accordingly so that if my luggage gets thrown around I won’t have to worry. This week, since I have a trip ahead of me, I decided to crochet this jewelry pocket to protect my favorite necklace from bumps and scratches during my travels. |  |
The Y stitch, as you can imagine is shaped like the letter Y. It is basically a treble with an extra double crochet wrapped around it. This is a fun stitch that you can use when crocheting blankets, clothes, bags, and just about anything you can imagine.
To see a left-handed view, mouse over the pictures.
To start your Y stitch, first work a treble crochet stitch
| There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This security blanket can be crocheted for boys and girls. The teddy bear is a cute little friend that a child can tote around and cuddle with. 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 bear. Feel free to crochet it using your child’s favorite color! |  |
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