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Soaring on Lace and Cupid’s Wings

Soaring on Lace and Cupid's Wings is a delightfully decorative and comfortable cowl to wear all year round and my free knit pattern gift for you for this month of heartfelt knitting.  The cowl is knit with Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Red (or color of your choice) and the buttons are option... (original story)

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Add a little crochet to your day...

Are you dreaming of warm sunny days with gentle breezes and cleansing rain showers?  Me too!  When my copy of CrochetToday arrived, I was overjoyed by the March/April 2012 issue.  I really love the line up of patterns which include a gorgeous Celtic Knot Scarf by Jennifer Ryan, Adorab... (original story)

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My 5th Etsy Anniversary!

Happy Etsy-versary to me!I opened my virtual boutique five years ago today and am so happy that I did!I've been looking back through past designs, sometimes with pride and sometimes wondering, "what the heck was I thinking?" LOLIt really is interesting for me to see how my designs and style have cha... (original story)

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Mary Jane Slippers WIP

This week, I decided to try and crochet a pair of Mary Jane Slippers on Ravelry (or on Goodknits) for Annie's Gifts for Chemo.I was delighted to see Lisa  Gutierrez's crochet pattern.  I decided to modify the strap slightly and used a solid color.  Lisa gives you the fo... (original story)

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Sightings of unique knitting wonders...

Do Knit Disturb at the Hotel Pelirocco and designed by Kate Cardigan.Sightings of knitting wonders abound this weekend.  Check out Vickie Howell's 10ft. tree sports Sheepish Yarn at the Crafts and Hobbies Convention on Facebook...along with her Yarn Bombed Deer (no animals were hurt i... (original story)

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Mighty Max

This is a difficult blog for me. Our little buddy, Max passed away suddenly yesterday.  We are all devasted at loosing him at such a young age and I will be taking a few days away to process everything.  This has bascially been my worst case scenario as a pet owner. Max had ... (original story)

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Five ways to craft with your heart...

Crochet Heart Pillow - free crochet pattern from LionBrand Rated EasyKnit Valentine Banner from Lion Brand Rated EasyValentine's Day Crafts at Craftbits Valentine's Day: Crochet Hearts in a Shadowbox at CraftStylishSweet on You Hat Free Knit Pattern from PolarKnitHope you find a little ins... (original story)

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smile, measure, and organize your way through...

Fun new items for 2012 to help you organize, measure, and smile are here.  Yay! There's the TAPE MEASURE WITH MAGNET AND CORD (what a great idea!) and the Crochet Happy Tape Measure to add to your collection.  Consider the new bag called Nantucket Iddy Bagg. It's a vers... (original story)

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Yarn substitution please!

We've all been there.  The pattern we choose uses yarn that has been discontinued since the publication of the pattern, too expensive for our budget, or we have stash yarn just waiting for a chance to sub.  No worries!  It's time for some handy info on smart ways to sub... (original story)

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Thirteen great reasons to stay crafty this weekend...

It's Friday the 13th and the beginning of another knit, crochet and crafting weekend.  Here are thirteen lucky patterns to relax and wrap yourself in....LionBrand free knit and crochedt patterns:Tranquil Comfort Shawl crochet pattern RedHeart free knit and crochet patterns:Baby Girl Sweate... (original story)

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