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10-27-2016, 04:48 AM
Thread: Crochet Pokeball Hat
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I made this hat 4 years ago for my son's ex...
I made this hat 4 years ago for my son's ex girlfriend. I also made a matching scarf.
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01-03-2016, 12:32 PM
Thread: Croched books, dolls for sale
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Do you have any of the 15" dolls?
Do you have any of the 15" dolls?
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01-03-2016, 12:30 PM
Thread: Do you ever get tired of crocheting?
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Tired of Crochet
Yes.... I do get tired of crocheting. I go thru spells where I crochet a lot then other times I can't stand to look at it. I think it depends on the weather a lot for me. If it's kind of cool I...
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03-15-2015, 09:56 PM
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Pixieglitter....have patience. My youngest...
Pixieglitter....have patience. My youngest daughter made me a grandma almost 8 yrs ago when she was 32. I was beginning to think I would never have any....now I have 4.
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02-09-2015, 09:10 AM
Thread: My awesome purchase today!
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Freecycle sometimes has yarn. I have put up...
Freecycle sometimes has yarn. I have put up notices in laundromat and churches also asking for unwanted yarns.
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02-03-2015, 04:52 AM
Thread: How I soften yarn the cheap and easy way
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Looks like WAY too much shampoo. I do stuff for...
Looks like WAY too much shampoo. I do stuff for babies in NICUs and cannot use anything w/ a fragrance due to their delicate skin. Just a simple wash and rinse in straight white vinegar works well. ...
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12-25-2014, 01:04 PM
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I agree w/ this. I have both Susan Bates and...
I agree w/ this. I have both Susan Bates and Boyes hooks. I have no issues using either. I find some yarns just want to split no matter what hook you use.
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12-05-2014, 09:25 AM
Thread: A great idea some of can find a need for
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Love this. I make walker totes they but are...
Love this. I make walker totes they but are smaller....just big enough for a paperback book or some Kleenex.....just small things. I might try a couple of these to see how well they are received.
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09-08-2014, 01:34 PM
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I dont like Homespun or any of those fun fur,...
I dont like Homespun or any of those fun fur, eyelash or ribbon yarns. My daughter uses all of them and enjoys working w/ them.
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09-06-2014, 07:10 AM
Thread: What is your favorite color of yarn?
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I really don't have a favorite color to work w/...
I really don't have a favorite color to work w/ on projects. I love purple.....any shades...so if I was making something for myself that would be my go to color.
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05-01-2014, 07:24 AM
Thread: What format do you want your patterns in?
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Poll: I do not use Pay Pal so prefer credit/debit card.
I do not use Pay Pal so prefer credit/debit card.
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04-09-2014, 05:00 AM
Thread: What is your favourite type of project?
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Right now I am making walker totes for the...
Right now I am making walker totes for the elderly. They work up fast and don't take a lot of yarn. Other than that I do a lot of preemie hats for an on line group I belong to.
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04-01-2014, 06:19 AM
Thread: Mill End Yarns
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Years ago there was a craft store in a nearby...
Years ago there was a craft store in a nearby town that sold mill end yarns. I bought a few and never had problems w/ them.
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02-18-2014, 09:05 AM
Thread: Baby Layettes - some questions
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I would suggest a sweater, booties and blanket. ...
I would suggest a sweater, booties and blanket. Alot of people dont even use the hats anymore. If you are doing a special order you could ask them if they want a hat.
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02-16-2014, 11:10 AM
Thread: What state or province do you live in?
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NH but born in NY and lived there for 15 yrs.
NH but born in NY and lived there for 15 yrs.
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02-16-2014, 11:00 AM
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I knew about the tinsel and yarn pieces. One of...
I knew about the tinsel and yarn pieces. One of my cats chews on plastic bags. She doesnt get any pieces off but it is annoying. I swear she can sniff out a plastic bag from 100 yards away.
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02-16-2014, 10:36 AM
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I will read the pattern out loud to myself as I...
I will read the pattern out loud to myself as I am doing the stitches. Helps me to understand the part of the pattern where i may have problems.
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02-16-2014, 10:33 AM
Thread: Who taught you to crochet or knit?
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My home ec teacher in 10th grade taught me how to...
My home ec teacher in 10th grade taught me how to do DC. I made a scarf. After I got married I found a lady who gave lessons for 75 cents an hour (1977). My ex's niece and I took lessons from her...
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01-23-2014, 07:40 AM
Thread: Free Crochet Toy Patterns
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Thank you. These are really cute.
Thank you. These are really cute.
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01-17-2014, 12:37 PM
Thread: Looking for yarn for charity projects
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Put up advertisement in laundermats, local...
Put up advertisement in laundermats, local churches, store bulletin boards and maybe the local library. Explain what you are doing. I have received yarn by doing this. Good Luck.
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11-30-2013, 07:01 AM
Thread: Crochet Peppermint Candy Basket
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This is cute. Thanks for sharing.
This is cute. Thanks for sharing.
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10-28-2013, 05:23 AM
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That has happened to me too. I like the idea of...
That has happened to me too. I like the idea of doing lapghans. Seniors in nursing homes appreciate them as they are always cold. You might also consider making walker totes for them. Those work...
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10-28-2013, 05:16 AM
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I made a pair of slippers last year for an...
I made a pair of slippers last year for an exchange gift. Followed the directions and they came out big enough to fit my son who has size 13 feet! These were supposed to fit a lady's size 8. Did...
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10-28-2013, 05:03 AM
Thread: Colored stuffing for crocheted animals
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You can try dark colored panty hose.
You can try dark colored panty hose.
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You can also put up ads in laundermats,...
You can also put up ads in laundermats, stores....places like this asking for yarn. Mention what you are doing.
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