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I recently published this video outlining 5 ways you can help support small and handmade business, 3 of which don't cost you a penny! In this post I'd like to share this list plus a little more information which you hopefully...
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Ever wondered whether you can crochet socks using sock yarn and make a sock you can wear with shoes? With this crochet sock toe up pattern, you can. The pattern takes you through the steps of making a toe up crochet sock with an afterthought heel. Video tutorials demonstrate the tricky bits of the pattern.
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Crochet workshops - for those wanting to learn crochet, practice crocheting or learn new skills, there are so many options available for you right here in Hamilton, Ontario. In this post I outline some of the benefits of crocheting and all the different ways we can get together to crochet.
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This post brings together my crochet basics blog posts for beginners and my latest YouTube video which goes through a few of the things you need to learn and practice in order to start crocheting. It covers:

  • Working in the round: creating a magic circle to single crochet in
  • Working in the round: creating a magic circle to double crochet in
  • Flat work: how to make a slip knot
  • Flat work: how to work into a foundation chain
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