Crochet Chiq

I love how easy Tamera makes this lace pattern! There are written instructions, a chart and a video so no matter what way you prefer you can learn this. Crochet lace may be scary to some but I think this is a great intro project. I used Patons lace  and an I hook ( yes that big!). The pattern in very repetitive so after a few rows you will get the hang of it. It's also forgiving the my shawl has 2 mistakes that I didn't go back an fix!! I honestly didn't do the border because I wanted to me done so I added fringe which I really love! I donated this scarf to an auction for a chartiy for music education for low income children and I am very proud to say that it went for $100 (I spent 4 dollars on the yarn and it took me less than a week crocheting only in the evenings to make, I am very happy with that number!) *I used a little less than 2 balls of Paton's Lace by Yarnspirations to make this!* Head over to Moogly's Site and Get the free Pattern  HERE

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I was lucky enough to spend some time with the amazing people from Lion Brand while I was at the CHA and as soon as my 5 year old spotted this yarn they gave me he decided it was his!   Ice Cream yarn in the colorway Cotton Candy  ! So I am making a full size scarf we can share :) I offered to pick him up a ball without pink or purple but he loved the name This Free pattern is advanced beginner and uses sc, hdc, dc, tr  I hook 1 ball of Lion Brand Ice Cream yarn Chain 16  *turn at the end of every row* Row A: ch1, sc in the next 4 stitches, hdc in the next 4 stitches, dc in the next 4 stitches, tr in the next 4 stitches. Row B: ch1 sc in each stitch until the end of row. Row C: ch3, tr in first stitch, tr I'm next 3 stitches, dc in the next 4 stitches, hdc in the next 4 stitches, sc in the last 4 stitches. Row D: ch1 sc in each stitch. Repeat rows A to D until your scarf is the length you desire. I love how the color changes in the yar...

I had the pleasure of meeting Vanna at the Lion Brand fashion show Sunday!! Here is the link to last year's show I was lucky enough to be sitting in the 2nd row and right by Vanna, in the photo above is the president of Lion Brand David Blumenthal. I know my photos are not ideal but they were the best I could get!  Here is a closer look at Vanna's shawl they are tiny granny squares using Vanna's glamor and bon bons. Anyone could make this and look amazing! The fashion show focused on squares and blocks and how easy shapes can make amazing farmers even for the beginner!  While I was watching the show I thought of Megan Trainer's song but instead of its all about that bass.... "it's all about that block, that block.. No shaping. .." This was one of my favorites!  LB pattern L40271 Ombre! Who doesn't crazy for it? This was another one of those block like designs which is fun and makes it easy for ANY beginner to ma...

I was at the Craft and Hobby Association show in Anaheim Ca! I will have many posts about the show but let's start with the Yarnspirations booth! Looking out through the wardrobe  you get a glimpse of Yarnia! The details just blew me away! Yarnspirations spent about 10 months putting this booth together! I loved seeing the different  yarn lines they have shine in thier unique applications. For example they used thier  metallic yarn  to make the chain maille and word has it that it's done in movies that way too! I wish a had a few more photos of the tent to show you! Each panel was a different stitch and I can't even imagine how many hours it took to create! This has to be my favorite of all them if I had to pick...I love how it goes from a fine knit to a jumbo one! This is a lovely example of the different yarns all working together to make a jaw stopping creation. Of all the things to be excited about these ...

I thought it would be fun to post my blogging designer friends most popular pattern from last year and wow there are some amazing patterns out there! Which are your favorite? The top one for my blog was the same top one from last year, the hT I designed  for my Grandma  free pattern here Easy Star Stitch Blanket by Ag Handmade Paper dolls shawl by Kim Guzman Pink Mambo's Calypso-crochet-shawlette Tranquil waves puse by The Crochest Loung e Beyound Infinity from Granny's Heart MNE crafts made this lovely mockknit set Desert Hope beanie by Simply Collectabl e Amazing Grace Snoodie by BeatriceyandDesigns Moogly has hit a home run with here up a down collection , the beanie pattern is linked here Fabi's v stitch dish cloth Temp Scarf by Underground Crafter Bulky stacked shell cowl by Creation Crochet Blanket jacket by Katidcreations Bobble Beard by Ashley Marie Hows about hat by GrammyDirlam Newborn bear...

I used Aunt Lydia's Crochet thread and a size D hook. Make a magic circle Round 1 Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 and join. Sides and top of cross Ch3 2dc, ch2, dc3 in any ch2 sp. Turn and *sl to ch2, ch3,2dc, ch2,3dc. *Turn and repeat * repeat everything in this step 3 more times. Cut thread and weave in ends at the ends of the sides. Bottom of the cross When you get to the last side repeat the * section 2 more times for a total of 4 shells for the bottom and 2 shells for the sides not including the center. On the top of the cross attach yarn and chain 26, skip the first 5 and sl to the first chain. Then I added a tassel. If thread isn't your thing check out this great bookmark Stitch 11 made from my Cross Bangle pattern! Check out the Stitch 11 post here

Hi, I’m Sharona Wilson. My daughter Pam and I make loom knitted dolls for charity. We recently sent off two dozen to an orphanage in Haiti, followed by a batch to a local Alzheimers center, and a batch to our local sheriff’s station for their children in crisis program. Mary has asked me to share a bit about the dolls, so here goes. I stumbled onto loom knitting quite accidentally. I took a group of girls from the church to summer camp. During the daily activities, the girls signed up for badge classes, and the leaders were told “if you aren't teaching a class, you need to be attending one with your girls”. (I guess one year they found a group of leaders taking long naps during badge classes.) LOL. No, it wasn't me. Really. I decided to take the loom knitting class, and was introduced to Knifty Knitter looms and learned to make a simple baby hat. I went home after summer camp, bought a set of looms and have never looked back. After a couple of years of t...