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Cynthia Doll Amigurumi Review
You all know I like making large, huggable amigurumi, but I've never actually made a doll before, much to my daughter's chagrin. So, when Alison North asked me to review her new book, Cute Crochet Creations, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to check that off...
All Season Easy Knit Capelet
Whether it's a summer fete or a holiday party, I always seem to be looking for the right "thing" to accessorize my outfit. Ok, so yeah, there was the time I used a python as a wrap, but I won't be doing that again. I like wraps and scarves, but sometimes, I just want...
Baby Penguin Crochet Lovey Security Blanket
My contribution this year to Lion Brand's annual 12 Weeks of Christmas project series is the Baby Penguin Amigurumi using Baby Soft Boucle. It's a project that works up quickly, and only uses 1 skein the Boucle yarn. In Lion Brand's crochet kit, they included another...
Wind a Perfect Yarn Cake By Hand
I do own a yarn winder, this one actually, and I love it, but sometimes, I just want the old-school feel of sitting in front of the TV, or in front of a roaring fireplace, or just with a circle of friends, winding yarn and dreaming up my next project. Doesn't that...
