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Crochet Sampler Afghan Pattern | New Edition

Yes, I’ve written about this pattern before. What’s new? A price reduction! Because you know what I just found out? You can find a digital download of the Annie’s “Stitch Sampler Afghan” pattern on ravelry for $8.99. Check out my comparison of the…
Crochet Sampler Afghan Pattern | New Edition
Yes, I’ve written about this pattern before. What’s new? A price reduction! Because you know what I just found out? You can find a digital download of the Annie’s “Stitch Sampler Afghan” pattern on ravelry for $8.99. Check out my comparison of the digital downloads, and see what you think.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Lace Star Ornament #2 | Free Pattern.

Last year I wrote about an ornament I'd made in a previous year, that I'd more-or-less reproduced. It's fine, but it was really hard to block. Anyway, I've decided to do one similar, but a bit bigger. This one is (guess what?) easier to block. Mission…
Lace Star Ornament #2 | Free Pattern.
Last year I wrote about an ornament I'd made in a previous year, that I'd more-or-less reproduced. It's fine, but it was really hard to block. Anyway, I've decided to do one similar, but a bit bigger. This one is (guess what?) easier to block. Mission accomplished. Blocked Unblocked So here's the pattern for your holiday enjoyment. ch7, join with sl st in 1st ch to make a ring.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
A big more progress on my WIP blanket. Slowly but surely, it's coming together. 🧶
#Crochet
March 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Reinforced Fantail for Cotton Bamboo Yarn | Easy Crochet

The Fantail stitch is a quick and beautiful crochet stitch. Sounds great, right? Yup, it is great. I don't even know how many times I've used it. Unfortunately, fantail doesn't work terribly well with non-elastic yarns. Cotton and rayon…
Reinforced Fantail for Cotton Bamboo Yarn | Easy Crochet
The Fantail stitch is a quick and beautiful crochet stitch. Sounds great, right? Yup, it is great. I don't even know how many times I've used it. Unfortunately, fantail doesn't work terribly well with non-elastic yarns. Cotton and rayon fibers (for example) have little-to-no elasticity. How do I know? Yup, I tried it. As an aside, there are other factors that play into elasticity…
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February 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Loaded Fantails – Lots of Double Crochet!

If you already know you want to use these, you can jump to the instructions. I love the fantail stitch, and use it all the time. In a couple of recent projects, I decided to use this stitch with a couple of variations. First, I wanted to use it on a bed of…
Loaded Fantails – Lots of Double Crochet!
If you already know you want to use these, you can jump to the instructions. I love the fantail stitch, and use it all the time. In a couple of recent projects, I decided to use this stitch with a couple of variations. First, I wanted to use it on a bed of stitches that wasn't a chain. I found a ton of videos and tutorials for fantails, but all of them well, …
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February 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Great with Noah Harari that talks about (among other things) a more sustainable and responsible way to manage the spread of false information.

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We can split the atom but not distinguish truth. Our information is failing us | Yuval Noah Harari
YouTube video by Big Think
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January 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I did some cute little flowers on the striped sampler afghan I made my daughter. I plan to do these again on the afghan for my sister-and-brother-in-law. The pattern for them can be found here:
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January 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When I was a kid, our couch ate coins. Yesterday's haul from rummaging the couch cushions? Well...

🧶 #Crochet
January 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New year, new project!
If you enjoy this overview, you can watch the (admittedly terrible) detailed version on youtube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIB9...
🧶
#Humor
#Crochet
January 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Keepin on with it, one stripe at a time. 🧶
#Crochet #FiberArt
January 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Diamond stitch always felt like too much work, and too much yarn for the effect. I mean it's cool, but not quite worth it. Working it in stripes with a single row of diamond each somehow makes it look worth it to me.
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January 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Couple more stripes on the blanket-to-be. Photo shows right and wrong sides. I know it seems odd given that I'm the one making it, but... can't wait to see what happens next!
#Crochet
#FiberArts
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January 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Last WIP of 2025, and first project of 2025. It'll be a blanket when it grows up.

#Crochet 🧶
December 31, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Already working on my next blanket project. Not much to show yet, but here's the pattern for something I started a couple years back, and finished early this year. I think. Who can remember?
#Crochet 🧶
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Unlock Crochet Skills with this Sampler Afghan Pattern
Yes, I’ve written about this pattern before. What’s new? A price reduction! Because you know what I just found out? You can find a digital download of the Annie’s “Stitch Sampler Afghan” pattern on…
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December 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Now that Christmas has come and gone, I can share the scarf I made for my daughter. #Crochet 🧶
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A Scarf Named Genevieve
This Christmas I wanted to make my daughter a decorative scarf. And now that she’s already seen it, I’d like to share with you. After looking around for ideas, I decided on the style of…
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December 26, 2024 at 2:25 PM
I got the most amazing gift from my newest SIL. I'm not a fan of monograms, and I certainly wouldn't want my name plastered on any household item, but this is genious.
#Crafting
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December 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM
On one side of the aisle, the family of the bride. On the other side, the family of the groom 😀
#Christmas
December 22, 2024 at 6:26 PM
My second ever hand painted holiday card. I'm pretty please. Yesterday I was saying "never again", because this design was a pain. But I've met myself. I'll do it again.
#Crafting
#Watercolor
December 15, 2024 at 2:19 PM
December 8, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Pretty sure I'm in love with my new shoes. The weirdest thing? They actually fit!
December 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Dear advice-givers of the world.

If I'm bemoaning my situation, I'm not asking for help. If I want to ask for help I'll... well... ask for help. Just sayin.
December 5, 2024 at 12:49 AM