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FREEBIE Spice of Life Blanket

 

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Spice of Life

I love crocheting in the spring and summer, it’s the best time of year to take advantage the benefits of cotton – crochet was made for cotton. I also love the casual mix-n-match aesthetic that  works so well with crochet. Spice of Life epitomizes that simple, happy aesthetic. Plus it’s a great opportunity to experiment with new stitches without commitment – it’s only a row or two, and there’s an enough going on visually that if you make a mistake nobody will ever notice.

Note

If you just can’t get your head around cotton or just want an airier/squishier aesthetic try using Cascade 220 Superwash Sport. We’ve listed the colours that correspond closely to those used in the pattern (see below), but the Cascade 220 Superwash Sport is definitely closest to the original. We’ve also suggested some alternatives that looked pretty.

I’m not personally crazy about the colour choice for the border (that’s more minty green than I can live with). For the Cascade Ultra Pima I like either 3759 Taupe or 3772 Cornflower, and with Cascade 220 Superwash Sport I’d use either 204 Smoke Blue/910 Summer Sky Heather or 219 Moon Rock.

Yarn

The following colours are just a suggestion based on the colours in the pattern. Feel free to substitute and play around with colour!

Cascade Ultra Pima, 14 skeins (1 in each of 13 different colours, 2 in the border colour):  3718 Cream, 3748 Sunshine, 3755 Lipstick Red, 3734 Teal, 3708 Regal, 3731 Alaska Sky, 3733 Turquoise, 3739 Lime, 3767 Deep Coral, 3761 Juniper, 3772 Cornflower, 3759 Taupe, 3711 China Pink.

or

Cascade 220 Superwash Sport , 28 skeins (2 in each of 13 different colours, 4 in the border colour):                                                                                                                                                            817 Cream, 1915 Banana Cream (or 820 Lemon), 809 Really Red, 859 Lake Chelan Heather (or 811 Como Blue), 803 Royal Purple, 1914 Alaska Sky, 204 Smoke Blue (or 1910 Summer Sky Heather), 1942 Mint (or 850 Lime Sherbert), 827 Coral, 864 Christmas Green, 239 Majolica Blue (or 904 Colonial Blue Heather), 219 Moon Rock, 894 Strawberry Cream (or 836 Pink Ice)

Materials

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Spice of Life Combo

 

FREEBIE Crochet Sparrow Wrap

Quince Sparrow Shawl

I’m always looking for beautiful, simple crochet projects to pass along to you, and I’m so pleased I stumbled across this one! It’s simple, elegant, and infinitely wearable. Summer is an idea time to crochet

Notes

The size can be altered by omitting or adding 12 stitch repeats,

Yarn Suggestions

Quince & Co Sparrow  4 skiens

Cascade Ultra Pima Fine  5 skeins

Louet Euroflax Sport  2 skeins

Materials

 

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Beginner Crochet Class!

Beginner Crochet

Saturday March 26 & April 2, 12-2pm

Get your Spring & Summer crafting on by learning how to crochet! Crochet is fast, easy, is very popular, and is GREAT for long, slow summer days. You’ll learn all the basics: how to make a chain, the foundation stitches, how to crochet in the round, increase and decrease, and how to read a basic pattern. You will graduate with a granny square or flower under your belt. $39.97 (+ tax). Materials not included, but we sell everything you need and you receive 10% off all materials during your class.

Suggested Materials

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Freebie & Easter Store Hours

Easter Store Hours

  • CLOSED: Friday March 25 for Good Friday
  • OPEN: Saturday, Sunday & Monday March 26, 27, & 28 ( 11am to 6pm)

 

Easter peeps in box

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Easter Marshmallow Bunnies

Finished Project: Mermaid Tail Blanket

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Mermaid Tail Blanket

This one is a FINALLY finished personal project. It’s original finish date was my niece’s birthday at the end of January, but I started it late so it took about an extra month to get done. And then tack on some time for photography …. it’s impossible to get the kid to pose when the light is good (prime playing time, you know). In the end I had to bribe my nephew with a bowl of apple sauce and the promise that I’d come to his birthday party dressed as a fish (his idea), and he still wouldn’t stay put for more than 20 seconds.

I made some mods to the pattern (see my notes): I wanted the tension tighter to make it more durable, so went down a hook size. This of course changed the tension, so I had to start with more stitches. The top border was made with a smaller hook, then I changed to a the larger for the shells and tail fin. I worked it for a quasi-adult size (figured my niece might make it to 5’4″), and I made the decreases different from the pattern. I sewed large snaps up the side as a closure.

Materials

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RESTOCKED Knitters Pride Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set

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Knitter’s Pride Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set

The Knitters Pride interchangeable crochet hooks are perfect for Tunisian Crochet, they have a smooth finish with just the right amount of grip that provides hours of comfortable crocheting. Both beginning and experienced crocheters will appreciate the deeply grooved hooks which allow for precision control over each stitch. Made of strong, lightweight wood, they are warm to the touch, gentle in the hand and ideal for everyone. The resilient, flexible cords lay flat, with no kink or twist, and are easy to both use and to store. Hooks are approximately 15.5cm/6″ long. Made in India.

Set Includes

  • 8 Hooks: 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 mm (US sizes E, G, 7, H, I, J, K, L)
  • 4 colour coded cables:  1 x 24″ (60cm), 2 x 32″ (80cm), 1 x 40″ (100cm)
  • 1 set cord connectors
  • 8 end caps
  • 4 cord keys
  • clear vinyl pouch

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It’s Crochet Day! FREE Artfully Simple Scarf (or Wrap)

Photo: Moogly
Artfully Simple Angled Scarf
This simple crochet scarf/wrap is a great project for crocheters of all levels! It’s easy and makes a great gift. Use up stashed sock yarn or pick up that pretty little skein  you’ve been eyeing (I’m thinking some Madeline Tosh Merino Light might come home with me).
 
 
Yarn Suggestions

Crochet Day! FREE Augusta Shawl

Photos: Fairmount Fibers
Augusta Shawl
A simple something, light and easy for spring and summer. Use a light cotton like Cascade Ultra Pima Fine, which is easy to wear all year round, and crochet’s like a dream, and won’t break the bank. I think this pattern would also look amazing made with Freia Ombre Lace with it’s gradual colour shift, or Schoppel Crazy Zauberball. 


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NEW Interweave Crochet Accessories 2012

Interweave Crochet Accessories 2012 – $15.99
The latest issue of Interweave Crochet’s special accessories issue has just arrived – just in time for Holiday gift making. There are also a bunch of holiday inspired projects for your decorating fun – I know I’m going to make the Holiday Lights Garland this year!

Happy Day Play Mat
Holiday Lights Garland
Bitmap Cowl
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