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Differences between Crochet and Knitting
I often heard people asking the above question, “What are the differences between crocheting and knitting?” For a novice, you may not know the difference between the two and wonder which one is good to start with. The simplest answer to this would be: one using a hooked needle and the other uses two needles
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Sourcing for Yarn in the Tropical Country
I came across a few people asking what kind of yarn to use for my crochet doll and decided to write down my point of view on yarn selection. In the tropical country that I stayed, we seldom has the need to wear thick clothing that made from pure wool or fur. So when I
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Serious Crochet
Don’t think crochet and knitting are only meant for grandmothers or housewives who have nothing to do but to make some socks, scarf or sweater presents for their kids, grandkids, friends and families. If you have such thinking, check this sites on how crochet apply to create artistic pieces that were no lesser than other
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Crochet Basics
I have consolidated some of the videos on web to show the simple crochet basics stitches. They are good for beginners who wanted to learn crochet and for those who seldom crochet for a refresh course. How to Start and Chain How to Crochet a Circle How to Start Circle Crochet Loop I use this
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How to Crochet Tunisian Stitch
This video show how to start to crochet a Tunisian stitch, which I used for crocheting the belt of the skirt that I did a week ago. The texture of tunisan stitch looks very much like knitting knit stitch in front and pearl stitch at the back. I love to use it as the belt
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How to Interpret Japanese Pattern Stitch Count
I have been doing a lot of Japanese crochet dolls lately. In doing so, I have to learn to interpret the patterns stated in the book. Being a non Japanese, I am like the others which do not really understand most of the instruction that was written in kanji and katakana format. Fortunately I am
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All About Crochet – The Beginning Journey
I’m a lazy person. I like to do things that I like but not those things that I dislike. I like crocheting but dislike teaching the fundamentals. I like to do challenging project but dislike the monotonous repetition of the same pattern again and again. Take it that I am a complicated person that is
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Where to get Cheap Yarn
Wanted to do new crochet project. But recently I am too exhausted to start one. I have collected a few crochet pattern projects on scarfs, hand warmer, handbags, chokers.. etc. But don’t have the energy to start them. Plus I need to replenish my stock on yarns. Nowadays Spotlight is selling pretty expensive yarn from Australia,
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Relief Stitches
My hands were so busy today. I was busily knitting and crocheting a handbag for a Christmas present for my niece. At the same time busy checking email and play mousehunt and Fish Wrangler on facebook. Life could be so meaningful if you are doing your beloved hobbies. I actually wanted to go for my
Journey To Crochet 