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05-31-2013, 04:25 AM
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Learning to crochet or knit has gone the way of...
Learning to crochet or knit has gone the way of learning to cook for a lot of women (some men). As women took on careers outside the home (and they should if they like) the idea of knitting and...
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05-18-2013, 06:04 AM
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Be sure to use a LARGE hook when getting started...
Be sure to use a LARGE hook when getting started so she can see AND feel the shape of the stitches. You don't say if you can sign? You might want to the United Way in your area to find out which...
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02-28-2013, 08:39 AM
Thread: Stretches out of shape
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I think you're right the problem is with the...
I think you're right the problem is with the yarn. Very annoying after going through all that work. Made a dog sweater for a Weinmaraner --- that's a LARGE and it took time and effort. I hope it...
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02-25-2013, 09:59 AM
Thread: Help with Bullion Stitch
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Three Ps of Bullion Stitches
The first thing you need to create a bullion sticth is Patience, followed by Practice.
Create a practice piece of crochet us dc and work up a few rows, so you have some cloth to grip.
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02-25-2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: Stretches out of shape
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Stretches out of shape
Anyone have any advice on how to stop crochet items from stretching out of shape?
I make pet sweaters, among other things, and it never fails...within a day or two the sweater is stretched and... -
02-18-2013, 06:59 AM
Thread: allergy eyes?
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Often just flushing the eyes with cool water will...
Often just flushing the eyes with cool water will do the trick. Lots of the commercial remedies don't work or add to the problem.
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01-18-2013, 05:44 AM
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Mr. Armstrong is just one more in an ever growing...
Mr. Armstrong is just one more in an ever growing line of liars and cheats who make millions deceiving people. The fact that "everyone is doing it" is no excuse. But it sure is reason for all...
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01-10-2013, 11:23 AM
Thread: Important Info about the Flu in the US
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It's not too late to get the flu shot. Check with...
It's not too late to get the flu shot. Check with your local health department if you medical provider or drug store isn't offering it.
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01-10-2013, 07:23 AM
Thread: I'm suppose to...but lemme ask
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There are a number of sites that REQUIRE a person...
There are a number of sites that REQUIRE a person to join Facebook in order to visit. This sounds like one of them. Avoid it unless you absolutely must access the site.
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01-10-2013, 07:17 AM
Thread: I am going to run away!!!
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It's not too late to get the flu shot. Many...
It's not too late to get the flu shot. Many county health departments make it available free. This year the flu particularly nasty and got a late start, so you can still protect yourself by getting...
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01-10-2013, 07:10 AM
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Currently, the psychological community makes...
Currently, the psychological community makes little distinction between sociopath and psychopath. At one time the sociopaths were thought to have little empathy and could be emotionally cruel but...
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01-08-2013, 07:06 AM
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It's very common that the least appreciate child...
It's very common that the least appreciate child often become the one siblings and aging parents depend on most. As long as you are happy without yourself, their opinions are of little consequence.
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01-03-2013, 07:16 AM
Thread: giving away hats
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Allfreecrochet.com and crochetspot.com both have...
Allfreecrochet.com and crochetspot.com both have links to charity projects. Though most people are aware of caps for chemo patients and lapghans for homeless, etc. there are a number of others. ...
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11-29-2012, 06:04 AM
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Good Luck with your business. One piece of advice...
Good Luck with your business. One piece of advice is make sure someone ELSE tries your patterns before you post/sell them.
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It depends on when the pattern was written. Newer...
It depends on when the pattern was written. Newer pattterns say to chain and then turn. Older patterns advise turning then chain. It makes ABSOLUTELY no difference to the crocheted piece. Do what...
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11-25-2012, 06:36 AM
Thread: Faye has tragic news
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Pet Loss Grief Support, The Rainbow Bridge Poem,...
Pet Loss Grief Support, The Rainbow Bridge Poem, Monday Candle Ceremony is a good place to start.
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10-03-2012, 05:54 AM
Thread: Makeshift Ergonomic Hook
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The puppy probably made a snack out of it. Dogs...
The puppy probably made a snack out of it. Dogs LOVES plastic. Don't be surprised if you see little green specks in it's poop.
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10-03-2012, 05:50 AM
Thread: NCIS Season Premiere Tonight
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I like the show, but think it's losing some of...
I like the show, but think it's losing some of it's mojo. Tony is beginning to look older than Gibbs. The plot are getting very thin. However as an Man from U.N.C.L.E. fan, it's good to see David...
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09-12-2012, 05:21 AM
Thread: Sitting Too Much
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Try the exercises recommended for people on long...
Try the exercises recommended for people on long plane flights. Move you feet back and forth from the ankles. Then shift left to right and back a few times. If there's room, stretch you leg out...
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09-06-2012, 07:21 AM
Thread: Finishing tricks
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An easy stitch marker that almost every woman has...
An easy stitch marker that almost every woman has is an earring. The pierced variety work really well as you just put the shaft through the stitch, put on the plastic holder, and your stitch is...
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09-03-2012, 04:48 AM
Thread: I don't need to know how!
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There is increasing scientific evidence that...
There is increasing scientific evidence that eating out. Resulting in a diet consisting of too much artifical colors, flavors and preservatives is a major contributor to the obesity problem in the...
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08-31-2012, 04:53 AM
Thread: I don't need to know how!
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Good for you. You were / are a true parent to...
Good for you. You were / are a true parent to your son.
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08-30-2012, 07:44 PM
Thread: I don't need to know how!
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It's not "kinda sad" it's incredibly sad and very...
It's not "kinda sad" it's incredibly sad and very destructive to our society. Three friends of mine, all past 60, are supporting adult kids and grandkids. True, there are people who are...
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08-28-2012, 04:56 AM
Thread: What is it called?
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It stands for "double knit" and is often used for...
It stands for "double knit" and is often used for projects calling for sports weight yarn. It is lighter than worsted weight.
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08-27-2012, 08:48 AM
Thread: Yard Sale Finds
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I had yard sale yarn luck this weekend. Though...
I had yard sale yarn luck this weekend. Though the seller was NASTY. Think she was selling off her Mom's stash as she was clueless about the different types of yarns in the box. She acted like it...
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