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What is Crochet Chiq?

So you maybe be asking yourself, what is Crochet Chiq? Isn't crochet something you see old ladys do? I have started this blog not only to share my own creations but other Chiq items. Crochet is a great and fun way to let your inner diva come out. 

First I will start with a little bit about me, Hello everyone I'm Mary Kathryn. I am 25 and a proud mom of 2 wonderful boys under the age of 5. I just got a job teaching as a crochet instructor at a local Micheal's Arts and Crafts store. I also will start another job in the fall as a children's choir director.  I learned how to crochet about two year ago via youtube.comThe following are the two sites that taught me what I know.

Mikey from the crochet crowd is an amazing resource in pretty much all areas of crochet and his stuff is always chiq and fabulous. you can find him @www.thecrochetcrowd.com 

Teresa is another great one to watch especially for cute crochet animals and hats. You can find her @ http://www.youtube.com/show?p=Nf83vF1w3bU&tracker=show_av
  
So this is my way to give back and just try to share my passion for the fiber art that is crochet! 
I will be posting (as much as possible) things I have made along with my own free patterns and useful links to all the other divas and divos that are interested in pursuing this fabulous art form!! If you have any questions feel free to ask.





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  2. Here's to the beginnings of great things to come! :-)

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  3. Hi, i'm Lorraine,just joined the crochet lounge. I also started to learn to crochet about 6 mnths ago with mikey from the crochet crowd.The first things i did were the cowboy boots. Then on you tube followed theresa, yolanda sotolopez,and Bobwilson 123(claire) have made some hats and dresses,headbands and flowers,now finishing the ripple sweater from Yolanda,will put on the pics soon.

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