Didn't we have a lovely time...

We had the most wonderful day at The Waltham Abbey Wool Show yesterday. It was the first ever show organised by the lovely team at The Crochet Chain shop located in the town and between them they managed to pull off a really great show!There were lots of fabulous stalls holders and inspirational knitters, crocheters and stitchers, including the lovely Jeanette Sloan with her...

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Pattern: Honeycomb Infinity Scarf

This cozy infinity scarf is really easy to make and has a nice border to edge the honeycomb pattern.Materials:Crochet hook Size J2 skeins Vanna's Choice in TaupeStitches:Ch - chainHdc - half double crochetSl st - slip stitchInstructions:Ch 225, sl st in first ch to join in the round (careful not to twist!), ch 1 (do not turn).Row 1: 1 hdc in each ch across, sl st in turning...

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Win A Copy Of Kaleidoscope

You can win a copy of Kaleidoscope by signing up to receive the Knit Pro newsletter. All you have to do is follow this link and register your name and email address.Knit Pro have a wonderful range of knitting needles and crochet hooks, including the new 'Waves' crochet hooks, which we now have in stock on the web site - so why not take a look?We have some of the interchangeable...

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Boyfriend Hat with Crocheted Flower

This is my favorite skull cap to make because it looks great on almost every head. You can make it plain or change it up by adding some stripes near the brim or adding a flower.Materials:Size 8 double pointed needles and circular needlesSize H crochet hook1 skein Vanna's Choice in black1/2 skein (or less) of scrap yarn in greyInstructions:Hat pattern available here. Use...

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Waltham Abbey Wool Show

The Crochet Chain in Waltham Abbey and local community website AboutMyArea EN9 have joined forces to organize a brand new wool show on Sunday 19th January 2014 at Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LX from 10am to 4pm.The Waltham Abbey Wool Show will have exhibitors' stands with luscious hand dyed yarns, beautiful handmade wool and felt items,...

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Pattern: Cozy Shrug

Materials:2 skeins Loops & Threads Impeccable in AranSize 10 1/2 needlesSewing needleStitches:CO - cast onK - knitP - purlM1 - make stitch by pulling up then knitting a loop from the horizontal yarn between the two stitchesSl - slip stitchPsso - pass the slipped stitch over the last stitch madeYo - yarn over needleK2tog - knit two stitches togetherP2tog - purl two...

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