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With Hook in Hand, Enrich Your Spiritual Practice and Renew Your Awareness of the Connections of Creativity to Spirit What can you learn about yourself through your crocheting? What deeper symbolism lies behind the loops and patterns that you create? How can this simple activity help you make...

My teenage son wanted an afghan that would remind him of being in a forest by a lake. Together we brainstormed ideas for the perfect lap-sized blanket, and now he loves his straight-sided hexagon afghan in shades of blue, green, and brown. This design is easily adaptable for different colors and...

Skill level: IntermediateSure owls are nocturnal, but what if some of them were insomniacs who couldn't sleep during the day?The little guys on this beanie know what it’s like to not get enough sleep and they are desperately trying to stay “up all night”.Using the Fair...

This is a holder for a candy cane that can be either a Christmas tree ornament or a package decoration. It makes a nice last minute gift for a co-worker or friend. Size when finished: height 7”, width 2”. You will need worsted weight yarn, size H US, 5 mm or 6 UK/CAD hook, silk ribbon and 8mm to 14mm faceted beads.Pattern is easy to read, with step by step instructions.

Crocheters can't get enough of Megan Kreiner's adorable designs. Learn to use clever customizing details to crochet horses, cows, chickens, pigs, and other animal friends for children of all ages.Finish each cute-as-can-be project in a few hours using basic crochet skillsEnjoy small, portable...

Skill level: Intermediate (for shaping and embroidery)Let this cute litte fairy play in your garden. The Blossom Pixie Doll is approx. 8" high and is a no sew construction. That means the entire body is a one piece construction with no sewing required.**the hair and face embroidery are...

Delight your little girl with this adorable dolly hat. The hat is crocheted with worsted weight yarn and has step by step instructions in American crochet terminology. Great Britain crochet terms are included. It fits a child 1 to 3 years old and is 16 inches around the brim. It is for intermediate crocheters.

Keep your tootsies toasty in delightful style with these charming and creative crochet designs! Enjoy crocheting twists on classic styles like Mary Janes and loafers as well as fun creations like elf shoes, owl boots, and your very own pair of ruby red slippers (satisfy your inner Dorothy!).

The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit term for “circle.” Mandalas have their roots in Indian religions, but these geometric designs have become popular with artistic types in recent years. Mandala coloring books are all the rage, and crochet mandalas pop up all over social media. (Search...

Skill level: IntermediatePatterns so scary, they're cute!!While she likes to lurk in corners, and pop up when you least expect, Ghost Girl is doing it for one simple reason -- she just wants you to brush the hair out of her face.Recommended YarnUnder 40 yards of each...

Keep your little one looking adorable and feeling comfortable with Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes. Using only the softest yarns, crochet expert Nicki Trench has created this striking collection of jackets, dresses, booties, hats and more that make the perfect gift for newborns and toddlers....

Crochet is a great hobby. If you’ve been looking to learn or if you know how but it’s been a while since you’ve done it, this is a great ebook for you. We discuss everything you need to know about yarn, hooks, and accessories to get you started. Then, you’ll learn all about the basic stitches...

All 6 of the throws in this book use the same technique of Woven Crochet. There are only two stitches required: chain and double crochet. The result is a beautiful fabric that looks quite complex but in fact is astonishingly simple to do. Simply create a mesh and then weave srips into the mesh. Step-by-step...

Kids will love these 4 blankets depicting tails of different sea creatures, just add a child and you have a complete adorable sea creature!A mermaid, seahorse, shark and octopus tail are each crocheted using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern provides 2 formats; written and chart. Photo instructions are...