Travel Jewelry Pouch

Make this handy travel size jewelry pouch with separate compartments to keep everything organized and prevent necklace tangling.Materials:1 skein Plymouth Yarn, Fantasy Linen in Color 0006       72% Mercerized cotton, 11% Linen, 17% Rayon       130 yards = 100 gramsSize G crochet hookThe pouch lays flat with six separate...

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Mini Boutique

We are really excited to announce that we now have our very own JANIE CROW 'mini boutique' at Herts Crafts Collective in Radlett. We set up the stand on Thursday and even though it is pretty small we have managed to cram it full of bright and colourful things.Our mini boutique is on the end wall and despite the fact that it is not even 2 meters wide we are really happy with...

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Crochet Retreat - Last Day

Our week long retreat at La Verderie was over far too quickly and within no time it was our last full day. On Friday we drove out to visit a local chateaux after a quick trip to buy lovely french things in the local supermarket.The weather improved as the day progressed and we were able to sit outside for the afternoon while everyone spent the last few hours working on their...

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Hermione's Everyday Socks

Materials:1 skein Plymouth Yarn, Sockin' Sox, Color 005     60% Superwash wool, 25% Bamboo, 15% Nylon     436 yards, 100 gramsSet of Size 1 Needle double pointed needlesInstructions:Pattern available here.The pattern is really easy to follow with a simple repetitive textured pattern. The socks fit a size 8 women's foot and used less...

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Knit & Crochet Retreat - Day three & four

Yesterday the weather was bright and cheery so we set off to visit the market at St Jean D'Angely. It was a really lovely morning, browsing the stalls and admiring all the fresh produce. Sue bought fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood - including oysters for lunch and we had a nice coffee in the square before returning home.In the afternoon we sat and crocheted in the garden,...

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La Verderie - Day Two

The weather is not being all that kind to us out here in the South West of France, but the food, wine, company and itinerary is very definitely making up for it!After a hearty breakfast this morning we set off for Saintes - a lovely town about 20 minutes drive away. We visited a fantastic haberdashery shop which had an array of fabrics and loads of accessories and books....

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La Verderie June 13 Day One

I am back in France with Sue and John Culligan and their lovely golden retriever Bebop for another knit and crochet retreat. Whilst the weather hasn't been particularly kind today we have had a lovely first day crocheting in the studio surrounded by the sounds of the French countryside, including cockerels, cuckoos and barking dogs!Most of us have worked on beaded pin wheel...

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Pattern: Pottery Barn Cable Knit Throw

Make a blanket inspired by this Pottery Barn throw, also pictured above on the left.Finished Measurements:60 inches X 72 inchesMaterials:Four (4) skeins Loops & Threads Impeccable Big! in AranSize 10 1/2 Circular Knitting NeedleCable NeedleSewing NeedleFaux Sheepskin fabric, measuring approx. 60 inches X 72 inchesWhite threadSafety pinsAbbreviations:K - knitP...

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