Tag: crochet-pattern
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Shepherd’s Knitting: origins of crochet
Pjoning, Shepherd’s Knitting, Bosnian crochet, Slip Stitch crochet etc… The only way slip stitch is currently used is to connect rounds in hats, or squares of a blanket. Occasionally slip stitch will be used in order to create a ribbing for a project. However, slip stitch was the origin of all other crochet stitches, used…
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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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How to crochet a hat without a pattern
Why learn how to crochet with no pattern? Many people find crocheting with patterns to be extremely limiting. I am not one of those. I thrive on sheet music in my classical musician life, and pattern-following in my crafting life. However, there comes a time where it is useful to have techniques handy in order…
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Dawn ‘O Day Bedspread -Pattern from 1941
Dawn ‘o Day Bedspread was published in 1941 by the Spool Cotton Co. in the United States. This pattern is not difficult to read or make if sticking with the motif. Published by an American cotton company, it is a good pattern for a crocheter who wishes to dip their toes into the world of doilies…
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