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What is Embossed Crochet?
There are many ways in which embossing has been used to decorate items such as books, clothing, and accessories. You can even get your own embossing stamp to mark the books in your own personal library. Mirriam Webster defines “Emboss” as: “to ornament with raised work”. So, what does it mean to say “embossed crochet”?…
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Technique: Increasing in the Round- and Free Pattern
You can make a hat, you can make a coaster, you can make a round tablecloth, or a rug, or a placemat, or a bag. The sole technique you need (other than the “how to crochet stitches”) is increasing in the round. If you decide on using Single Crochet, you don’t even need a pattern…
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How to use my crochet?
Recently, in trying to evaluate the purpose of this blog and what direction I wanted to write, I decided to start by evaluating my personal crochet. What do I actually make (rather than what do I wish I could make)? What do I use? And what do I use the most of in my making?…
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