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Monthly Archives
November 2013
Ladybug Tea Party – One Reader’s Story
We received the following email from one of our newsletter subscribers, Ruth Chidley, and it was so precious we just had to Read More
Happy Thanksgivukkah!
It’s here…the Challahday season. Wait….what? For the first time since 1888, Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah fall on the same Read More
Free Pattern: Shell Catcher Basket
Today’s free pattern from Premier ® is for a shell catcher basket. Not only is this a great beach bag, but it can Read More
Christmas Tree Dishcloth – Part 1
This is part 1 of 4 videos for making the crochet Christmas Tree dishcloth. For this design you will need worsted Read More
Free Pattern: Fingerless Gloves / Texting Mitts
Have you noticed how difficult, if not down right impossible, it is to text when you’re wearing gloves? We here at maggiescrochet.com Read More
Bleached Reefs Leave You in Awe
Has the Crochet Coral Reef (CCR) caught your eye yet? The colorful designs and textures give the illusion of real coral growth Read More
Gents Gift Ideas for the Christmas Season
Last week we gave you some great ideas for crochet Christmas gifts for the ladies and little girls on your list. But Read More
Matt Lauer Gets “Yarn” Bombed!
Whether you call it yarn bombing, yarn storming, guerrilla knitting, or graffiti knitting, it’s becoming a world-wide phenomenon. Yarn bombing is a Read More
Collecting Vintage Crochet Potholders
Potholders are available in many colors and shapes which give them an appeal for decorating kitchens, but they also serve a practical Read More
Ladies Gift Ideas for the Christmas Season
Where has the year gone? November in on the downhill stretch towards Thanksgiving and you know what that means: Christmas is just Read More
Blooming Granny Square Challenge And Exciting Things!
After many hours of trying to figure out how to crochet a scarf with netting yarn and watching every crochet ruffled scarf Read More
Crochet at Home
The new book Crochet at Home introduces 25 new at-home crochet projects. It gives you easy-to-follow instructions for the crochet techniques. For all Read More
Uses for Vintage Potholders
Vintage crochet potholders have a practical and beautiful purpose in the home kitchen. The vintage designs are far from the traditional square Read More
Hyperbolic Crochet and the History of the Crochet Coral Reef Project
Hyperbolic crochet is a technique discovered in 1997 by Dr. Daina Taimina, a mathematician from Cornell University in New York. This technique Read More
Crochet Newsflash: Crochet Can Improve Your Wellbeing
Check this interesting article we found on 10 Key Ways Crochet Can Boost Self-Esteem Article and Photo from: Crochet Concupisence 1. Pride Read More
Joy of Success
Sunday is a day for inspiration. Here’s some from us to you. Enjoy, and have a great day! Read More
Flower Embellished Vintage Crochet Potholders
Collectable vintage potholders have many designs, with one popular style being floral prints or dimensional flowers sent in the center of the Read More
The Classic Granny Square
The granny square is a timeless classic maneuver of crocheting. Perhaps the reason it’s used so often is because it’s so versatile- Read More
Live Love Crochet
Happy Thursday! Here’s some truth and inspiration to brighten your day. Enjoy! How many crocheted Christmas gifts are you making this Read More
Vintage Potholders in the Kitchen
Vintage potholders have a different look and appeal than modern-day potholders. Your first thought when hearing the word potholder is commonly a Read More
Coral Reefs Lead to Crochet Inspiration
Picture the majestic Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Maybe this is a place you always wanted to visit, or maybe you have Read More
Crochet by Mandy – Purple Hook
Mandy Nelson is an incredible crocheter who used to work for us editing patterns. She started her own business called Purple Hook Read More
‘Tis the Season For Crochet in Advertising!
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when our thoughts turn to….colds, flu, and fall allergies. I don’t know about you, but Read More
Vintage Crochet Bloomer Potholders
You may have seen the cute little dress potholders, but what about the bloomers? These little shorts were often called ladies bloomers, Read More
Color and Crochet
Color is in everything we see. We use color to accentuate, decorate, design and wear in order to illustrate our feelings, mood Read More
Thursday Wit and Wisdom
It’s almost Friday. Time for some fun and inspiration to brighten your day! Silly cat. Yarn is for crochet! Here are some Read More