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History of Amigurumi

Hello, ladies! As you liked my yesterday post about crochet history, I decided to make a seria of such informative posts. Today, I'd tell you about amigurumi history. What Is Amigurumi? Amigurumi (あみぐるみ) is just one of the many ways of knitting or crocheting crafts and toys. The word is the blend of…

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Crochet History

Hello, my dear friends! Today, I want to share some information from history of crochet. Hope, that you'll find it interesting. FIT FOR A QUEEN Having been invented as a method for producing a cheap substitute for traditional lace, crochet struggled to shake off its reputation as an inferior craft. …

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Famous Crocheters

Hello, ladies! Do you know, that there are many crocheters among the celebs either? Here are the most well-known. 1. Trisha Yearwood Yes, the singer who made the song How Do I Live? is also a yarnie. 2. Catherine Zeta-Jones She starred in many movies including Chicago, The Terminal, and Oceans Twelv…

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I would like to know you better

Hello, ladies! Let's chat a bit. I would like to know you better and your preferences in knitting or crocheting or maybe other hobbies. How long have you been knitting or crocheting for? Do you like both knitting or crocheting? What do you start with: knit or crochet? Thank you very much for your an…

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Crochet basics

Im a new beginner at crocheting. I want to make a simple baby blanket for my grandson. I'm open to an tutorials, tips, and tricks to make it easier to learn. Also,. I'm left handed

By Carol Lynn·
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Quilting

Hello, my dear friends! I always try to help you with finding knitting or crocheting patterns, but now I need your help. I decided to learn quilting, but don't know what to start with. What materials should I buy first? Which tools are the most necessary for this craft? Could you also give me some s…

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​My Favorite Carrot Cake

Hello, dear friends! You know me from the side of crochet and knitting lover, but another my passion is cooking. Today, I'd like to share my favorite recipe of carrot cake with you. Let's cook it together. Ingredients for 10 servings: • 3 cups carrot(450 g), hand-grated • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour(…

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About You

Hello, my friends! It's me, Susan. I know that you like knitting and crocheting a lot, but I don't know much about you. What are your hobbies? How do you like to spend your free time? Maybe the photos of your pets or plants? Everything is interesting for me! And also, for drama lovers, could you rec…

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Knitting vs Crochet

Hello everyone, If I want to learn to knit or crochet, which would be easier to learn first? My sister says crocheting is easier, but I like the way knitted stuff looks better. How do you think? Is it really hard to begin with knitting?

By Amelia·
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Keep Calm and Hello Everyone

Hello, all! I’m Helen and I want to learn to crochet at the age of 39🙈 I do my first steps, and it’s not easy for me) A little about me... I’m mother of three children😍 My sons are 13 and 9 years, and daughter is 2. I like cooking, sewing, painting by numbers and decorating my house. I’ll surely sho…

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Crochet

I am strictly a crocheter. Is that even a word?? Actually as I look around I seem to be a lazy crocheter. I hate weaving in the ends so I tend to make simple blankets.

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New Crafts

Hello, my dear ladies! Today I want to discuss some other hobbies, except knitting or crocheting. Are there any crafts, that you haven't tried yet, but want to? Or maybe you've just tried a new hobby? If so, what are they? Maybe there are professionals in this craft among our users, who can help you…

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Hi all, I love making baby items.

I’m ot sure what to say except that I have been crocheting since I was 14. I really love making things for babies. I have been a contributor to newborns in need. I formed a crochet club at my church to contribute hats and blankets to other charities as well. Lately I have been making baby lovees to …

By Carol·
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Funny Crochet Things

Hello, ladies! Yesterday I asked you about strange knit or crochet things, then, I decided to see what the Internet will show me. I thought, that I saw a lot of strange things, but these hats really... surprised me and made me laugh. Would you like to try one of them? Ha-ha.

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