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Granny Squares & Shapes: 20 Crochet Projects for You and Your Home

Brighten up your home and your wardrobe with this fabulously colorful, creative craft. Beginners to crochet need not worry–granny squares are quick, easy and amazingly versatile. A “Getting Started” section gives you all the basic know-how you’ll need. The tools and equipment needed are listed and detailed information is given on choosing yarn. All the crochet stitches and techniques are presented in a clear and easy-to-follow style. The projects, which range from funky footwear to classic covers, have an appealing retro vibe.

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Crochet: 200 Questions & Answers

Got a crochet problem you can’t solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to achieve a range of decorative effects? Crochet 200 Questions & Answers will come to your rescue, answering 200 questions on a vast range of crochet topics.

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Darned if You Do: A Needlecraft Mystery

I have a new needlecraft mystery book to share with you today; and this one includes a free crochet pattern!!

The USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries have shown that when it comes to murder, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop, doesn’t mess around. But when a local hoarder is murdered, she’ll need all her wits to dig a new friend out of a heap of trouble…

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10 Granny Squares 30 Bags

I’m quite fond of Margaret Hubert. Everything about her is fabulous, and now she has another amazing book out!

Using only 10 granny squares selected from The Granny Square Book and Granny Square Flowers, Margaret shows how you can crochet 30 completely different bags. Each square is used three times with different yarns, color schemes, motif arrangements, and finishing treatments to create a wide assortment of handbags, totes, and carriers.

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Clover Fork Blocking Pins

I do a lot of blocking of my crochet – it’s the step that elevates projects from good enough to great! And Clover Fork Blocking Pins are my must-haves. They are easier on the hands and fingers, give straighter edges due to the double points, and have a great angle that keeps projects secured to the board! I already own 2 sets, and will be ordering a third soon so I can block even more at once! Get your own set at the affiliate links below – now is the time to buy, as they’re on sale on most sites listed below!

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Texting Mitts by Andee Graves!

Fingerless gloves keep your hands toasty while your fingers are free to text, open doors, type, whatever you need to do! These eight designs by Andee Graves soft and comfy to wear because they’re crocheted with thinner yarns – a great chance to explore new yarns you haven’t tried before! The patterns range from Beginner to Intermediate skill levels, and online technique videos are included. Check it out at the affiliate links below!

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Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift

I’ve officially owned my Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift for one year now, and I’ve used it a lot. A LOT. And it looks and works as good as new! If you’ve ever struggled to wind a yarn hank into a ball, you know the frustration I was in before I got this swift. Now, there are no more tangles! You can see the yarn swift in action HERE, and order your own at the links below!

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Clover Tassel Makers! New!

At a recent trade show I spotted a fantastic new product from Clover – Tassel Makers! Tassels, like fringe, and hot right now, and this little tool is so handy. Seeing it in action was amazing! Currently they are only on Amazon US, in two sizes – click the affiliate link below to check them out!

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Lacis Slide-On Gauge – Perfect for Crocheters!

This sturdy Lacis Slide-On Gauge is made in the USA and ready to help you will all those mystery hooks in your collection! Whether they were inherited from grandma or too pretty to resist buying yourself, lots of hooks don’t have the size printed on them – and some aren’t accurate to the size they are supposed to be! And standard knitting needle gauges don’t always help – the holes aren’t compatible with all hook shapes. The Lacis Gauge is a slide-on style – so you can slide it right onto the shaft or shank of the hook, and get a true measurement where it counts. Get your own at the affiliate links below – prices are lower than ever!

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Learn to Crochet With Thread by Susan Lowman

Do you want to learn to crochet with thread? With this video you can learn from one of the best thread crochet designer/teacher out there, Susan Lowman. You can take this video course on line, or order the DVD to watch on your TV!

Here is a bit about the course: Many crocheters are a little intimidated by thread crochet, but there’s no reason to be! With the right instruction, anyone can learn how to crochet beautiful thread pieces — including filet crochet — that will be treasured for years to come! Expert crocheter Susan Lowman has taught classes around the country and has had more than 150 original designs published. You can learn from her expertise as she demonstrates and explains:

How to crochet all the basic stitches in thread
Which threads and hooks to use
Blocking and shaping techniques
How to read symbol charts
How to filet crochet
And much more

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Learn to Crochet With Thread by Susan Lowman