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A Spencer Inspired Jacket
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The Mission: To create a sweater for Hannah that is fitted and semi-formal to wear over sundresses to extend their season. Ideally, it will be inspired by a Spencer Jacket. Preferably, this Spencer Jacket. As found on Pinterest, photo from Villa Rosemaine The Plan: I…
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Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia: A User’s Review
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia by Robyn Chachula has been one of my favorite stitch dictionaries since I bought it years ago. You know those regularly used books that end up overstuffed with post-it notes, reminders about patterns to try, random receipts living new lives as…
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My must-have crochet tools
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Look, we all start our craft journey somewhere. Lots of us start with plastic hooks, inexpensive yarn, scissors borrowed from a child who last used them to cut through a paste heavy paper project, and a free pattern from a yarn band. From here we…
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How to create crochet projects with beautiful drape
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes There is an article on Skillshare (https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/knitting-vs-crochet-which-craft-should-you-learn/) describing the differences between knitting and crochet and when each is appropriate to use. To quote the article, “Since crocheted fabric is typically stiffer and thicker than knit fabric, it’s ideal for projects that benefit from some structure,”…
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A sweater making journal
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes It’s really hard not to be influenced by what you see when you are designing anything. Making a sign? Every sign is going to whisper to you. Designing a house? You will look at every other house and room in it differently than if you…
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A Victorian Lizard Cowl
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Sometimes my children come to me with a specific garment in mind that I will try to either create or replicate. This is how I came to the present cowl. Adia wanted a cowl that would look formal and Victorian, but also resemble the bumpiness…
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Crochet needs a voice and I’m ready to scream
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Crochet needs so much more yarn than knitting. (An idea entirely dependent upon stitch pattern. If you are trying to imitate knitting and use a single, half-double, or double crochet, then yes. This is true. If you are using an open, lacy stitch pattern, this…
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