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06-28-2014, 11:50 PM
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How long have i been crocheting
My aunt taught me to crochet lace around a hankie when I was 7 years old. That was 65 years ago. In those 65 years I have crocheted hundreds of items from clothing to bags, doilies and table...
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01-24-2014, 09:40 AM
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Favorite things to crochet
My husband is a bow deer hunter and of course he goes out in very cold weather hunting the deer. I make him items to help keep him warm and comfortable such as very long fingerless gloves (up to...
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09-09-2013, 06:44 PM
Thread: tendonitis
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What do you do about tendonitis in the foot? ...
What do you do about tendonitis in the foot? Stop walking? My doctor gave me a prescription for Voltaren Gel but it does not really seem to do much for it. I have been limping for a month and now...
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08-21-2013, 05:29 PM
Thread: :) My New Crochet Hooks! :)
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They are great!
My son gave me a set of these hooks for my birthday last week. I love them. They give off so much light and I love the grip for my arthritic hands. I may crochet all night now! Highly recommend...
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05-31-2013, 07:03 AM
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Just curious. What type of items are made...
Just curious. What type of items are made (crochet) from the T-Shirt yarn?
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05-10-2013, 08:06 AM
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Years ago I only crocheted doilies and afghans...
Years ago I only crocheted doilies and afghans but one day I saw a pattern for a red crocheted dress and I fell in love with it. I just had to have it! So I made that dress and wore it proudly (I...
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05-06-2013, 08:28 AM
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Don't worry about looking silly wearing a mask. ...
Don't worry about looking silly wearing a mask. Go ahead and enjoy what's left of life, we aren't guaranteed tomorrow. I enjoy working out doors but the outdoors doesn't love me...so I wear a mask...
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I find that Aunt Lydia's No. 3 is a bit larger...
I find that Aunt Lydia's No. 3 is a bit larger than other brands of No 3. I like to crochet doilies, place mats, tablecloths, etc. with it. Do not mix it with other brands of No. 3 as the sizing...
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04-13-2013, 08:13 AM
Thread: help with yarn types
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I absolutely "detest" you people on here:-) You...
I absolutely "detest" you people on here:-) You keep me reading when I should be CROCHETING!
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04-13-2013, 08:00 AM
Thread: Meet My New Great Grandson!
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Are you sure he's real? He looks like a doll...
Are you sure he's real? He looks like a doll baby!
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04-13-2013, 07:49 AM
Thread: hello I am new
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Welcome! Glad to have ya:-)
Welcome! Glad to have ya:-)
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04-13-2013, 07:46 AM
Thread: Want to learn how to crochet ,NEW MEMBER
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My suggestion is to start with something simple...
My suggestion is to start with something simple like a dishcloth or pot holder and work into more complicated projects and I promise that by Christmas you will be doing wonderful gifts for your...
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04-11-2013, 06:59 AM
Thread: My new tulip "etimo" crochet hooks!
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Amazon has a set of these in blue, set of 8. The...
Amazon has a set of these in blue, set of 8. The set is in a case with scissors, metal darning needles and short ruler for $43. That's about 5.30 per needle, not bad for a quality needle. Nice b/d...
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04-11-2013, 06:20 AM
Thread: My new tulip "etimo" crochet hooks!
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I have had the set of these for about a year and...
I have had the set of these for about a year and absolutely love them! You can crochet so much longer with arthritic hands with these, the grip is wonderful. The needles do not twist and turn in...
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02-11-2013, 04:45 PM
Thread: Help: does anyone know
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Slouchy beanies
Unless you just specifically want that book of designs, you can find many slouchy beanie patterns on the net for free. Use Google and you will come up with lots of pattern sites. I just finished a...
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02-04-2013, 09:33 AM
Thread: Chair leg covers
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Redhead, They will work on the square legs,...
Redhead,
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02-04-2013, 09:26 AM
Thread: Chair leg covers
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Don't you love it when you find something so...
Don't you love it when you find something so useful that you can make with your own two hands? I do and find it a real blessing to boot!
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02-04-2013, 09:05 AM
Thread: Man's Fedora
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I went tho the site of the Fedora hat pattern and...
I went tho the site of the Fedora hat pattern and was ready to buy it because it is what I am looking for but......when I read her comments regarding use of her patterns. I fully understand her...
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02-02-2013, 10:45 AM
Thread: Man's Fedora
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Thanks for the suggestion but all I came up with...
Thanks for the suggestion but all I came up with was a bunch of dead links and one vintage pattern for a fee.
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02-01-2013, 09:01 AM
Thread: Man's Fedora
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Man's Fedora
Does anyone know where I can find a pattern for a crocheted man's fedora hat? My husband is a hat wearer and I would love to make him a hat he can wear for dress. You guys are great and I...
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02-01-2013, 08:44 AM
Thread: Chair leg covers
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Chair leg covers
Has anyone tried the chair leg covers? I have and they came out great and really protect your floor from scrapes. Here is the pattern: plus3crochet.blogspot.com/2011
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01-25-2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: Arthritis hands help
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Arthur is my constant companion but I refuse him...
Arthur is my constant companion but I refuse him victory. I use the Tulip (Etimo)
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01-15-2013, 08:32 AM
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Just a heads up, be careful with these foreign...
Just a heads up, be careful with these foreign sites. Convenient way to get those nasty little bugs on your computer. My son, whose livelyhood is derived through computers, always warns me against...
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01-12-2013, 04:02 PM
Thread: crocheted shawl with pockets
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You can easily make pockets for a wrap. Using...
You can easily make pockets for a wrap. Using the same fabric pattern used to make the wrap, crochet two squares of the appropriate size and attach them to the front of the wrap in the proper place...
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01-12-2013, 03:52 PM
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Indeed, you are a fast learner! Beautiful...
Indeed, you are a fast learner! Beautiful projects. Keep it up. I have been crocheting for 60 years and can say it has truly been a satisfying, productive, rewarding hobby, one you can easily take...
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