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This blog is for you. What kind of crafts do you want to see featured?

Decisions, Decision, Decision. I need all of your help. In deciding what types of crafts to post I need your input. What type of crafts do you want to see?

As many of you know I love to knit, crochet, and sew. However, I do many other types of crafting as well as some tole painting, polymer clay, beading, card making, etc. So I want to make a survey and find out what type of projects and product demos do you want to see?

Is there a particular pattern for a project you want to see demonstrated. A new item that you have seen but are unsure about purchasing? Your answers will help me in approaching manufactures to provide some items for demos and possibly for giveaways.  I will always give you my honest opinion on items.  Is it worth the money or not.  I hate wasting my hard earned cash on products that just don’t deliver.

I am also looking for crafty people who would like to write a guest blog post. Do you have a great idea or a post on your own blogs you would like to share (With complete credit to you of course and link back to your blog.) Then let me know so we can share it here.

Please write in the comments what type of items/crafts you want to learn. I would like to start to share technique posts for different crochet and knit stitches. Also, I want to start a new sewing series to teach people how to use a basic pattern and sewing machine. These are just some of the things I want to share. Would you prefer to see a series? These are all the things I want to hear from you.  I am new to the blogging game and so we are in this together.  This is YOUR blog.

I created this blog to be a community where we can share our love of crafting.   As a thank you for participating I will have a drawing and 3 winners will each win 1 crochet pattern of their choice from my Ravelry store.

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Flower Friday is here! Flower #4

It’s  Flower Friday.  Today I am sharing this easy primrose flower.  I have used 2 colors for this flower.  One color for the center and one for the petals.   You can use any size hook and yarn weight you prefer.  The color choices are all up to you.

To begin:  With center color,  ch 4, join with sl st into 1st ch to form circle.

Rnd 1:  ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 1), *1 dc into circle, ch 1* rep from * to * 6 times, sl st into 3rd ch of beg 4 chains

Rnd 2:  join new color in any ch-1 sp, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), [ 1dc, 1tr,  1dc, 1hdc] in same sp, [1 hdc 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc] in each ch-1 sp around, sl st to beg ch-2 (8 petals)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *[2 sc in next st] 4 times, sl st next st, rep from*,  * to *, 7 more times, sl st into first sc, fasten off, sew in tails.

I have included the  link for the YouTube Video link:

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Flower Friday – #Crochet Flower #3

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Flower Friday is here!  Here is #Crochet Flower #3  –  The All Occasion Flower.

Here is a quick and easy flower for all occasions.    You can use any colors, type of yarn and hook size.  I have also done a YouTube video tutorial if you are a visual learners.   This is one of my earlier videos.  Thankfully now I have a better camera with better sound.

To begin:  chain 4, sl st into first ch

Rnd 1: ch 1 (counts as sc), 11 sc into circle, sl st into 1st st

Rnd 2: *chain 6, skip next ch, sc into next ch*,  rep from * to * to end of end

Rnd 3:  *sl st into ch-6 sp, working inside of ch-6 space; ch 2, 6 dc, ch 4, dc into top of last dc (picot made), 6dc, ch 1, sl st into sc* , rep from * to *  until you have finished all 6 petals.  Fasten off and weave in tails.

Are you a visual learner?  Perhaps you would prefer to watch my free YouTube Video Tutorial.  Click on the video below to view.  Happy Crocheting!

Lots of Love,

Yolanda

 

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Easy Crochet Jewelry / Small Containers

crochet jewlery dish

These little Crochet Jewelry / Small Containers  are so fun and easy to make.   They are a great way to use up your yarn scraps.  You can choose any type of yarn.  Here I used some cotton yarn in shades of purple and lilac.   You can make them larger by just using more cording.  The method is still the same.   Using silky yarn of nylon also works well.  You can embellish your finished containers with flowers, buttons, etc.

Do you want a chance to win this little container? Simple become a member of this site and write a comment below. Winner for various items will be chosen twice a week.

You will need cord piping (about 80 inches), scarps of yarn, crochet hook/ H,  sewing needle, Matching thread, clip or something to hold the end of the cord (safety pins work well) Fray cheek (optional).
I purchased my cord piping at Joanns but you can probably find them at any fabric or craft store.   I used an H hook but you just need to use a hook that is appropriate with the type of yarn you are using.
Step 1:  Gather supplies
Step 2:  Cut 2 strips of cord piping about 40 inches each
Step 3:  Single Crochet over the cording until entire length of cord piping is covered.  Do this for both strips.  I did the bottom piece a solid color and combined 2 colors for the lid.
Step 4.  Cut off the white tip of the cord (you can add a little fray check).
Step 5:  (For bottom piece)  Row your strip in a circle and begin to sew the strips like you would a rug, like a coil.   For the bottom piece you will row around 5 rounds.. then on the next rounds you step to lay the cording a little over the previous row to shape into a bowl as you continue stitching.
Step 6:  Repeat as with bottom piece, except that now you will shape you bowl in the opposite shape.   To shape the handle I fold the first couple inches of cording next to itself and then continue coiling it around and sewing.
Step 7:  Sew in your tails.  The collage below shows some of the steps.  You can also view the video tutorial below for a is step-by-step tutorial. 
PicMonkey Collage
 
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Crochet S’mores… yummy yummy

Crochet S’mores are so fun to make, look yummy and best of all have no calories. I enjoy making things just for fun and crochet food fits the bill for me.   I wanted to make something that my granddaughter would like.  I made her these Crochet Smores.   They are easy and work up very quickly.    I am sharing the written pattern along with a link to a free YouTube video if you are a visual learner or just prefer to watch a video tutorial.  Enjoy! 

 

Crochet S'mores

Fun and easy to crochet S’more play food

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