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Today's topic: BLOCKING

I'm not talking about blocking those telemarketers repeat phone calls, or building wooden towers with your little ones. I'm talking about the kind done to make your crochet work look fabulous! I mean, seriously professional vs. lumpy and amateurish. Do you ever wonder why your finished piece doesn't look like the one in that picture on the front of the pattern? It might just...

Whenever I mention "weaving in ends" I get a wave of very strong opinions from most of my yarny friends. I asked the question of some of my Facebook followers and got a plethora of responses--that very strong opinion thing. Comments like...

If you are anything like me, and watch those "How Things are Made" shows, you might get a kick out of this post. As many of you know, I was a guest challenger in the fifth round of Design Wars--an elite crochet challenge...

Hello, dear friends! Just popping in to say "hey, howdy, hey", and let you know that I am still here! My blog posts have been few and far between lately as I've had many personal issues to focus on and settle. But you are not forgotten. And neither is my hook! It seems to be a little bit of peace for my worried mind and heart. Does it work that way for you, too? What a blessing it is to me! Sadly,...

The Citrus Stripe Blanket is my gift to you, because I am grateful for you! This blanket is perfect on so many levels. Here are just a few reasons why I love it...