Pattern: Rectangular Lace Layered Pillow

By  January 24, 2013  
Finished Measurements:12" x 16" pillowMaterials:Main Color (MC): 1 skein Loops & Threads, Impeccable in GrassContrast Color (CC): 2 skeins Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Thick & Quick in OatmealOne 12" x 16" rectangular pillow formSize H (5.0 mm) Crochet HookSize K (6.5 mm) Crochet HookLarge Sewing NeedleStitches:Ch = chainSC = single crochetDC = double crochetInstructions:Front...
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Lesson: Front Post Double Treble Crochet (FPdtr)

By  January 21, 2013  
Instructions:Yarn over hook three (3) timesInsert hook into post of next stitch in the previous row Yarn overDraw yarn through the post (five loops on hook)Yarn over (six loops on hook)Draw through two loops on hook (four loops on hook)Yarn over (five loops on hook)Draw through two loops on hook (three loops on hook)Yarn over (four loops on hook)Draw through two loops...
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Go Green! Recycled Crinkle Dog Toy

By  January 14, 2013  
Dogs love empty water bottles. There's just something about that crinkling noise that really gets them going. You can buy them the cutest looking toys, but they'll still go for that empty Poland Spring.It looks unsightly having a bunch of empty water bottles laying around the house, though. Here's your solution! Crochet this colorful water bottle cover using yarn ends to make...
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Homespun Vintage

By  January 14, 2013  
My new book Homespun Vintage is now! Knitting and crochet for the home is really hot right now and there are many designers looking to make their mark on the home interiors market. I have always loved anything to do with interiors and worked in a home decorating store while I was a student - I used to love putting together the paint shade cards and flicking through the...
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Pattern: Lacy Toe-Up Socks

By  January 10, 2013  
Finished Measurements:Size 8 footEasily adjusts to any foot size with this toe-up methodMaterials:2 skeins Patons Kroy Sock yarn (one per sock)         Content: 75% Wool - 25% Nylon         Put-up: 1.75 oz / 50 g         Length: 166 yd / 152 mSize 1 double pointed needlesGauge:28 sts...
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Circles Throw (Crochet)

By  January 06, 2013  
Finished Measurements:60 inches X 45 inchesMaterials:Size H crochet hookUse Loops & Threads Country Loom yarn to make the throw thickerColor A: 4 skeins cranberryColor B: 4 skeins blueColor C: 4 skeins light blueColor D: 4 skeins brownColor E: 4 skeins cream (border)Instructions:Available hereIt's a really warm blanket using the Loops & Threads yarn instead of...
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