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Two hooks: Same size, different gauge
So here's a curious thing about that purple crochet hook. The pattern for the project I'm working on recommends an H / 5 mm hook. The yarn I used recommends a knitting needle size of 5-6 or 3.75-4 mm....
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CAL: Bobbles & Hooks
Hey, if you haven't heard, we're busy over in the forums making a sweater together. It's the Ocean Pearls Cardigan (it's in the Summer 2008 issue of Interweave Crochet. If you have the issue, fabulous....
View ArticleWinding Yarn with a Ball Winder and Swift – KDTV 304
In Knitting Daily Episode 304, Eunny Jang, editor of Interweave Knits, and Kathy Elkins demonstrate how to wind a skein of yarn into a uasble ball. The post Winding Yarn with a Ball Winder and Swift –...
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Handmade Handle Helps Hurting Hands
Back when I first started to crochet, I quickly crocheted myself into killer tendinitis. After weeks of physiotherapy and altering the way I hold my hook, I started to put big, rubber pencil grips on...
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Hook Safety
I had a “necessity is the mother of invention” moment the other day, and I thought I might share it with you. In the last few weeks, finding myself busier than I ever thought busy could be, I’ve been...
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The Tunisian Crochet Hook
Tunisian crochet, sometimes known as Afghan crochet, has found a strong foothold in crochet fashion, and I am thrilled. I love the sturdy thickness of Tunisian fabric and the gentle rhythm of the...
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Enter this Light Giveaway!
If you craft at all, you know that your studio set-up can make or break the process. Supplies have to be easy to reach; you need a big flat surface that isn’t covered with so much stuff that you can’t...
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Knitting Looms
Do you knit, weave, spin, or latch hook? I have tried pretty much any craft that uses yarn, and if I haven’t tried it yet, just hand me some yarn and the newest tool. I haven’t picked up a knitting...
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New Crochet App Crochets While You are Away
I need more time to crochet. I have several baby hats to finish, a baby blanket and sweater to start, a crochet sweater to finish before next fall (maybe), and I really want to finish my Rapunzel...
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Crochet Coloring Book
Crochet Coloring Book – Coloring Crochet Charts Crochet and coloring, the perfect pair. Doodling on a crochet chart is super fun, not to mention relaxing and inspiring! The charts can be used as a way...
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