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My Favorite Sites for Free Crochet Patterns

First for Women Magazine asked me what were my five favorite sites for free crochet patterns for their December 7, 2009 issue.
Here are my favs:
My Top Five (Ten) Free Crochet Pattern Websites
 
1.       Crochet Pattern Central
www.crochetpatterncentral.com
Crochet Pattern Central is an online directory of thousands of links [...]

CGOA Design Contest Winner!

CGOA Design Contest Winner!

Guess what? I won 3rd place in the Home Décor category. Here is the list of winners:
http://www.crochet.org/pdfs/2009CGOADesignContestWinners.pdf

My entry was called “VictoriAfricana Footstool.” I chose this name because the footstool combines a traditionally-styled stool and fringe with an African-inspired motif and color scheme. I also chose to name it VictoriAfricana because it [...]

Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale is Back!

Don’t miss out. I bought some great books during this sale last year. I honestly couldn’t tell where they were damaged. They were in great condition.
Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale

What Happens Behind the Scenes at an Interweave Crochet Photoshoot?

Marcy Smith presents a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot for the Summer 2009 issue of Interweave Crochet magazine.
Hair, makeup, accessories and clothes! See how Marcy sets the mood and chooses the locations for each design.
Did you see my Mimosa Dress in next to last photo!

New & Improved:  Crochet Insider

New & Improved: Crochet Insider

The latest issue of Crochet Insider is out. It has a brand new layout and flow. Very nice!
In addition to more great articles and interview, check out Dora’s Silk Drawers(LOL) and crochet patterns from other designers.

Party-Girl Skirt

Lots of cute ruffles for little girly-girls.  This would be so cute done in all white.  Look for this in the upcoming August 2009 issue of Crochet World Magazine.

Errata – Gardener’s Apron

The final finishing instructions were omitted for the Gardener’s Apron from the April 2009 issue of Crochet World.
The pattern should read:
Gardener’s Apron, page 52
CrochetWorld, April 2009
Finishing
For apron ties, using sewing needle and thread, center and sew grosgrain ribbon to back of Waistband. Seal ends of ribbon with fray check.
http://crochet-world.com/corrections.php?correctionid=72

Mulled Spices Pattern Now in Interweave Store

Mulled Spices Pattern Now in Interweave Store

I’m excited to let everyone know that the pattern for my Mulled Spices Afghan is available for purchase in the Interweave Store.

Yarn Market Creates a Bundled Kit for the Mulled Spices Afghan

Yarn Market has put together everything you need to make my Mulled Spices Afghan, from a copy of Interweave Crochet Magazine to the Berroco Comfort DK (great price!) yarn to the Tunisian hooks and needles for finishing.
Check out the Mulled Spices Afghan Bundle.

“Plus Sized” Model

Hey, there’s a “plus-sized” model in the Spring issue of Interweave Crochet magazine. Well, she’s not REALLY plus-sized if her chest is 38″ and her hips are 42″. Shoot, I’m bigger than that! She’s more like real-sized, but plus-sized in the model world.
Thank you, Interweave!