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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. However, that changed when Queen Victoria gave it the royal seal of approval by buying crocheted lace made by Irish women who were struggling to make a living after the potato famine – Queen Vic herself ev...
Susan
Feb 10, 2021 01:09 AM
Crochet Funny
Hello, my dear friends! My daughter showed me some funny pictures yesterday, I'm sure, you'll also like them.
Susan
Feb 09, 2021 12:41 AM
Introduction.....
Hi! I am Carin and thanks to the pandemic, I am staying home and finally have the time to crochet! So many talented artists here and I thank you in advance for your patterns, Susan in particular for her sweet dog sweater patterns! Looking forward to becoming more familiar with many of you and all the projects! Stay home and healthy, Carin
Carin
Feb 08, 2021 01:52 PM
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 Twelve , but the most remarkable movie she’s been casted for was the Mask of Zorro . Now, isn’t crocheting for hot ladies too? 3. Debra Messing She is famous for her role as Grace Adler in the N...
Susan
Feb 08, 2021 01:50 AM
My New Hobby
Hello, ladies! Do you remember my post with beads jewellry, that my daughter made? You were so kind and give a lot of warm words to her. I decided to try it myself, asked my daughter to teach me how to make a simple bracelet. So, I want to say, that it's not so easy, as it may seem. Here is my first bracelet. She helped me with a fastener, because for me it was too difficult for the first time. Ha-ha. What'd you say?
Susan
Feb 06, 2021 11:00 PM
Useful Tips for Crochet
Hello, everyone! Here are some useful tips, which I think can help crochet beginners. If you have what to add, please, write your ideas in the comments below. 1. Avoid tangling your yarn Tangles are a crocheters nightmare, as when left unspotted they lead to knots! One of the great joys of crochet is it can enable a calming, meditative state, but the downside is it’s very easy to tangle yarn and create knots without noticing. In turn this leads to you unravelling your work and beginning again. 2. U...
Susan
Feb 05, 2021 10:55 PM
Answers to the Test
Hello, my dear friends! As I've promissed, here are the answers to the test in the previous post. How many correct answers do you have? 1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following is NOT a reason for wool's popularity among sock knitters? a. It is the only fiber other than silk that can be spun into a thin enough yarn for socks. 2. If you examine a sock (go ahead - you know y...
Susan
Feb 04, 2021 09:51 PM
Crochet baskets.
Looking for some interesting basket patterns to make for my 2 granddaughters.
Sue
Feb 03, 2021 12:53 PM
Test
Hello, my dear ladies! I've found a quite interesting test for knitters. Hope, that you'll like it. Write your answers in the comments and I'll post the correct answers tomorrow. 1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following is NOT a reason for wool's popularity among sock knitters? a. It is the only fiber other than silk that can be spun into a thin enough yarn for soc...
Susan
Feb 02, 2021 09:06 PM
Knitting Trends 2021
Hello, ladies! Today, I prepared an article for you with knitting trends 2021. Extreme Raglans Let’s begin with the old times’ classics. Of course, raglans are back in trends this season. They made quite a comeback last year and stayed on top throughout the entire year. Now, with the new cold season approaching, they are knocking at our doors. Raglans are part of the classic sweater design. Besides, there are thousands of ways to knit a sweater with unique raglans, so they can never bore you. Also, an...
Susan
Feb 01, 2021 09:56 PM
Crochet Doll Clothes
Does anyone have any doll crochet patterns for Barbie or American Girl?
Charlene
Feb 01, 2021 08:23 AM
First Hat
Hello, my dear friends! Previously, I've shared the first scarf of my younger daughter. You were so kind to her and wrote a lot of warm words. She was so glad and told me to post her every work for your judgement. Ha-ha. Now, she is making her first hat. She found the picture in the Internet and asked me to find the pattern for her, as I do it for you everyday. Of course, I couldn't but help her. So, here is her hat in progress and the photo of the hat she is making. What do you say? A...
Susan
Jan 31, 2021 09:53 PM
Coffee and crochet
Hello from Oxford, UK. I have been crocheting for a year now, it's kept me sane !! This is my latest creation. Hope you like it? 
Samsnanna56
Jan 31, 2021 02:52 PM
How to Find Pattern at Craftorator
Hello, my friends! Yesterday, I wrote about how to use Craftorator. Today, I'd help you to find the patterns you like. Many of you just see up-to-date news and patterns, but may be you'll like some previous posts. So, how you can find "older" patterns. At first, choose the category "knit" or "crochet" or "other hand-made" (for amigurumi, some decorations etc). Then, you can choose the needed part "women"/ "men" etc. For crochet: https://www.craftorator.com/crochet For knitting: https://ww...
Susan
Jan 30, 2021 11:26 PM