Month: May 2008

crochet, patterns & tutorials

Summer Button Treat

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I have been wanting to make a new summer head wrap for myself for quite some time. Something that buttoned up, something a little lacy, something red and crocheted. This turned out just right and I am so happy to finally get it written up for you. It’s the perfect compliment to any summer outfit, whether your hair is long or short, up or down it will look just great and keep those wispy hairs out of your eye when running around outside.

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Ha! Happy? Yes!

Long story short I thought I would have most of the afternoon and evening to finish the pattern and get it posted and that is just not at all what happened. Mainly I mixed up my final date and was shocked, horrified, and horribly under prepared when I found out

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Happy Mother’s Day

So on a grand mother’s day adventure I have decided to drive down to moline, IL and surprise my mom for mother’s day. I had to hold off posting about in fear that she would, in sentemental fashion, read my blog today to ponder about her daughter’s current state of

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Link Link!

I was looking for crochet stitch patterns today and came across this great site! They have a wonderful selection of free patterns and stitches as well as some nice ones for sale. I downloaded this one and realized, I have no idea how to read a crochet lace chart! (which

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