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Crochet - Annie's Attic. Free Form Designs. Diaper Covers Newborn. Handmade by Mother. Crochet Star Pattern. "Did you find everything you need?

Crochet Star Pattern

", asked the cashier at Trader Joe's. "Everything but the sugar," I replied. The cashier called over to the manager to ask about the sugar, and the manager said it had been discontinued. Something about rising prices and not being able to secure a good deal. No more granulated sugar in a pretty pink package at Trader Joe's. "It's a food crisis," joked the cashier. We might be out of sugar, but there will be no shortage of crochet thread in my house. As promised, here's the crochet star pattern. Materials: Crochet thread, size 30. Step 1: Chain 5, join with slip stitch to form ring. Step 2. Step 3: * Chain 5. 1 single crochet in 2nd chain, 1 half double crochet in next chain, 1 double crochet in next chain, 1 triple crochet in next chain.

Make lots and lots. Now for my next project: researching how to grow sugar beets and extract sugar from them. Knitting Crochet Sewing Crafts Patterns and Ideas! What?!

Knitting Crochet Sewing Crafts Patterns and Ideas!

Another year gone by? Impossible! It seems a year slips by in a blink, and in its wake we find a treasure trove of Purl Bee projects, some almost forgotten, they seem so long ago. That's why this week we're combing our archives, reacquainting ourselves with the old fruits of our labors and reminding our readers of some of this year's highlights. From a quirky hedgehog to a classic pinwheel quilt, and from simple friendship bracelets to sophisticated scarves, here's a look back on some of our very favorite projects from 2013! Top Row (above): Slip Stitch Dishtowels, Wool and Liberty Teddy Bear, Braided Friendship Bracelets and Reversible Stripes Scarf Second Row: Winter Baby Bonnet, Everyday Tote, Knit Hedgehogs and Needlepoint Houses Third Row: Denim Pinwheel Quilt, Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap, Liberty Backpacks and Woven Scarf Bottom Row: Knit Octopus, Pointy Hats for Newborns, The Sweatshirt Sweater and Bobby Pin Butterflies.

CROCHET HOOK Search. Craft blog : tutorials. Craft blog : How To Make Granny Straps. These are the straps I designed for the secret hex bag.

craft blog : How To Make Granny Straps

Below are charts, written instructions, and a video. Plus a bonus alternate two-row version. Yay! My suggestion is that you look at the chart, watch the video, and go for it. If you absolutely must, read the written directions, but they are super-wordy even though the straps are pretty simple to make. Granny Strap Written DirectionsRow 1: Make an odd number of foundation single crochet (fsc) stitches. Stop making that face ... it's easy! Row 2: Make two single crochet (sc) stitches in the top of the third fsc, chain 1, * skip 1 fsc, 2 sc in next fsc , chain 1 repeat from * until you get to the last fsc.

Row 3: In the chain space to the left of the start of row 2, make 2 sc, chain 1, * skip 1 fsc, 2 sc in next fsc , chain 1 repeat from * until you get to the 2 chain corner. Finishing: Weave in yarn ends. Here is a two-row version I used on the phone cozy I made. Row 1: Make an odd number of foundation single crochet (fsc) stitches. Granny strap 0003.