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Your Top 10 for homemade gifts
Homemade gifts long have been popular during the holidays as a cherished present.
Vanna's Choice Knitting and Crochet Contest
Lion Brand Yarn Company is sponsoring a yarn contest at Michaels stores. The grand prize is $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip for two to Los Angeles to meet Vanna White.
Vintage style beret to quickly crochet
Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this elegant vintage style beret from Garnstudio can quickly be crocheted using just one skein of Drops Alaska and a size US H/8 hook.
There will be an air of mystery at the Anglican Women's Guild Holly Tea and Bake Sale next week.
Limb-Crocheted Corsets - Colorful and Warm Handmade Lace-Up Leg Warmers
These handmade lace-up leg warmers are available in knee-high and thigh-high versions and are like crocheted corsets for your legs.
Why You Might Not Be Too Busy To Crochet
Because of some positive peer pressure from my friend Tammy, I recently started doing something I had previously thought I was way too busy to do: I've been crocheting ! Before a week ago, the last thing I'd crocheted was a pair of scarves I'd made over ten years ago , but now I've completed four scarves and am thinking of moving on to hats.
Less is more, knitting in a recession
Knitting in this recession has most knitters in a bind as to how to save money and at the same time, knit with inspiration, and above all - keep knitting.
Woman crochets 315 items for charity
How long does it take to crochet 110 scarves? How about 205 hats? Elaine Gurry knows the answer: "Approximately 1,055 hours." That's the amount of time it took her to craft the total of 315 pieces that she gave to Family Resource Center of Citrus County this week.
You can go to Walmart in the crafts isle and buy yarn. They have a variety of types and colors.
Great gifts for knitters and crocheters under $10
Whether we are still officially mired in a recession is a matter of opinion. But who among us doesn't love a small box with something wonderful and well-chosen inside? Some ideas for the stitchers on your list: 1. A bottle of Barking Sheep Malbec/Bonarda . Described as intense and fruity.
Crocheting group wants to help Warm Up America
The Chicks with Sticks knitting and crocheting group needs help to piece together rectangles for afghans as part of the nationwide service project, Warm Up America.
Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet
I bought this book because I was enchanted by amigurumi critters, but I was convinced I wouldn't be able to complete any of the projects in it.
After stroke, Springettsbury Township woman's crocheting hobby doubles as physical therapy
After suffering a stroke, crochet helped Tamara Aviles sharpen her motor skills.
Breast Cancer Patient Gets Help With Bills
Jeanelle Williams receives a Comfort Blanket crocheted by volunteers with ALL Shades of Pink.
Students help crocheting 'Grandma' celebrate birthday
The students at Montessori School of Pensacola call their knitting and crocheting teacher 'Grandma.' And they treat her like Grandma, too.
Galen Trezise Crocheted Cozies
From the newly-opened Look boutique in SF, these handmade cozies have all the warm appeal of a sweater grandma made with an offbeat Dr.
Seamstress takes on might of Chanel over crochet pattern
Photograph: Sebastien Bozon/AFP A 61-year-old woman from a small town in eastern France is taking on the might of one of world's greatest fashion houses in a case that threatens to shake up the way the industry treats its skilled workers.
Crocheting for charity expands to Coventry
Students and teachers at Coventry's Erwine Middle School are in the loop, learning to crochet hats for low-income children.
Let the Dame Wrap You Up in Jeweled Chains
SUBMIT TO THE DAME: Local designer Nazy Wadia has the city in a tizzy over Dame jewelry, a newly-launched set of body-wrapping chains that are incredibly stylish with a hint of bondage.
Knitters cry foul as thieves steal giant charity football scarf
By John Ross THE culprit could be a big football fan with a cold neck, or perhaps just a brass one.
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