Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Crochet websites
Crochet Business: The Truth about Affiliate Programs
Recently I've seen several crochet websites and blogs promote the virtues
of affiliate programs. Affiliate programs have long been a staple component
of the ...
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Rachel Choi Crochet Spot
Rachel Choi
http://www.crochetspot.com/
Crochet Pattern: Pop Up Flower Blanket
By Rachel Choi – February 25th, 2013 Be the first to comment| There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Here’s a cute blanket for a girl’s room! The blanket is constructed with solid squares and flower squares. The flowers are crocheted in layers directly onto the square, so that you don’t have to sew each one on. Both squares are worked in the round and work up fairly quickly. The front of the blanket is textured with the 3D flowers, and the back of the blanket is flat for comfort. Feel free to crochet this blanket to be any size you desire by adding more and more squares. |  |
Let’s Modify Crochet Patterns!
Let’s Modify Crochet Patterns!
By Caissa "Cami" McClinton – 6 Comments Since I started teaching crafts and getting involved in the online community, I’ve noticed that some crafters are very hesitant to modify crochet patterns. There could be several reasons for this point of view. Perhaps this crocheter is afraid of doing it “wrong” or s/he is unsure of how the finished product’s look will change in a different color or yarn.Some crocheters will relate to this and others will not. Personally, I’ve always enjoyed the idea that crochet allows me to make design choices, even if they are as simple as choosing colors. I’d even go a bit further to say that I try not to do my projects so they look just like the picture. However, I’ve heard a lot of stories about people who do not craft that way, and choose to follow the pattern to the letter, including yarn colors and brands.
For instance, a crafter might see a beautiful sweater pattern that calls for a specific type and color of yarn, as is often seen in pattern books and magazines. If the yarn is not available in his or her area, or maybe if it is too expensive, he or she will feel unable to substitute a readily available yarn or something from his or her stash. Therefore, he or she will simply find another pattern and leave that beautiful sweater unmade.
Even if substituting yarns feels like no big deal, what about changing the length of something? What about adding a different trim? What about leaving out a design element? For whatever reason, some of us do not feel empowered to change a pattern or design, but we should.
The power of craft is largely the power to personalize. While the act of creating has its own benefits, the experience can be enriched by experimenting with different design elements and making a piece your own. So I hereby grant you permission to modify your crochet creations at will. If you see a crochet pattern you like, you should just go for it. If there is a design element that isn’t for you, you should change it. Above all, you should never hesitate to substitute yarn brand or color!
Make crochet choices that suit you, and enjoy every minute of creating a piece that is uniquely you. If you make a mistake, learn from it. That’s what life is all about anyway. Check out the Tips for Adjusting Crochet Patterns!
How do you prefer to craft? Do you like to match the picture, or do you tend to change patterns? Have you ever been hesitant to change a design element in a pattern? Why or why not?
http://www.crochetspot.com/lets-modify-crochet-patterns/
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Crocheting
God Bless
Cathy
CrchtJnkie
Beginners Guide Crochet Stitches
Beginners Guide Crochet Stitches
How Do I Use These Pattern Stitches ?
These pattern stitches are so versatile . You can use them strictly as
a learning tool to master new stitches or experiment by using
your favorite one to design your own project.
Here are four basic guidelines needed to begin the design process.
Determine the Multiple
Determine the Multiple
This is the first piece of information needed to begin the design
process. The multiple indicates the number of chains required to form one full repeat of the pattern stitch. The multiple of each pattern stitch is listed below.
Example: Let;s say the pattern you selected has multiple of 2+5 chains .The
beginning chain requires any number divisible by 2 . lets say 36 .Then you add
5 more chains for a total of 41 chains.
Hint: Patterns which share the same multiple will not necessarily be interchangeable,because each may produce a different gauge.
This is the first piece of information needed to begin the design
process. The multiple indicates the number of chains required to form one full repeat of the pattern stitch. The multiple of each pattern stitch is listed below.
Example: Let;s say the pattern you selected has multiple of 2+5 chains .The
beginning chain requires any number divisible by 2 . lets say 36 .Then you add
5 more chains for a total of 41 chains.
Hint: Patterns which share the same multiple will not necessarily be interchangeable,because each may produce a different gauge.
MAKE A SWATCH
MAKE A SWATCH
Once you have selected a pattern stitch , choose a hook and yarn you like .
Make a beginning chain long enough to make a 4" or larger swatch using the correct
amount of multiples for the beginning chain . Crochet in your selected pattern
until you have a square swatch
Measure The Guage.- If you like your pattern stitch swatch, its time to measure
the guage to determine the number of chains needed to design your project. Lay
the swatch right side up, on a flat ,smooth ,surface,Measurethe width of two full repeats of the multiple . Lets say two repeats measure 1". Now do the math .
Example: If two repeats of the multiple measure 1" and there are two chains in one multiple , you know it takes four chains to equal 1" .
Once you have selected a pattern stitch , choose a hook and yarn you like .
Make a beginning chain long enough to make a 4" or larger swatch using the correct
amount of multiples for the beginning chain . Crochet in your selected pattern
until you have a square swatch
Measure The Guage.- If you like your pattern stitch swatch, its time to measure
the guage to determine the number of chains needed to design your project. Lay
the swatch right side up, on a flat ,smooth ,surface,Measurethe width of two full repeats of the multiple . Lets say two repeats measure 1". Now do the math .
Example: If two repeats of the multiple measure 1" and there are two chains in one multiple , you know it takes four chains to equal 1" .
Yarn Circle, Crochet Business Mentoring
Kats Crchtn Kreationz Inc. shared a link.
Yarn Obsession shared a link via WordPress.com.
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About Sedie
Small
business enthusiast by day, crochet designer /enthusiast by night, I
love to buy, hoard and play with Yarn. My husband thinks it's crazy, my
kids love to pull the skeins, I think it's a gift that must be explored,
but never alone. . . join me! http://yarnobsession.com/meet-sedruola-maruska-of-yarn-obsessionIntroducing the Yarn Circle, Crochet Business Mentoring Program!
How are your crochet business plans going so far this year? Are you achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself? Did you make a “resolution” to grow your business only to get tired by the middle of January? Building a business takes hard work, determination, focus and someone in your corner to help keep you on track, on task and nudging you forward.The Program
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Yarn Circle! A program designed specifically for the crochet business entrepreneur! It’s designed for the entrepreneur who is working a full-time job and putting love, sweat and tears into their passion with the hopes of one day transitioning permanently to working in their passion. It’s designed for the work-at-home mom homeschooling her children and building a crochet business to help with daily expenses. It is designed for you, the crochet business owner limping along not sure of the next step but refusing to give up on your dream. The Yarn Circle is a circle of support, interaction and information that will take you to a new level of business.Baby Night Night scarf
Kats Crchtn Kreationz Inc. shared a link.
If you crochet, here is a new idea. Crochet three long pieces then braid
them together and stitch closed to make an eternity scarf. The pattern
is now available for purchase in my shop. https://www.etsy.com/listing/122163122/crochet-braided-scarf-pattern
Yarn Obsession Monday
Yarn Obsession
Monday
What do you think of this scarf? It's a free pattern found here http://rookiecrafter.blogspot.com/2013/01/braided-crocheted-scarf.html
Monday
What do you think of this scarf? It's a free pattern found here http://rookiecrafter.blogspot.com/2013/01/braided-crocheted-scarf.html
Braided Crocheted Scarf
Kats Crchtn Kreationz Inc. shared a link.
http://rookiecrafter.blogspot.com/2013/01/braided-crocheted-scarf.html
Mandalas
This Looks fun to try when i am done the
project i am doing now i will try this it looks so beautiful
this work this Lady does so awesome !
http://winkieflash.nl/patterns/mandala-en/
http://winkieflash.nl/patterns/mandala-en/
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