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Learning more everyday!

Well although my sister and I have a book coming out next month, we are both itching to learn more and more new crochet techniques everyday. We learned how to crochet in 4th grade and have built our business on basic crochet stitches.

However, we've both been watching videos and stuff from the fabulous links mentioned before on this blog, and we are having a ton of fun! While creating special order Double Stitch items of our own for clients, we've been learning new stuff from "Knit and Crochet Today" on TV and incorporating the techniques in some of our designs.

So lately, I have been doing halter tops with tons of fringes, and I've been practicing the Crunch stitch and the spike stich on the bodice of the tops to create some nice detail and support just under the chest! Fun, fun, fun. I plan to figure out how to download pics from my new camera soon and I'll post some examples:-)

Erika

Double Stitch
Erika and Monika Simmons
www.doublestitchwear.com

Work in progress

I have been trying to start up some more crochet items for my shop and. I started to make a fun colorful crochet bag for the spring/summer I just what an opinion...drawstring or handles???

I can't seem to read my blog post lately. Please post a comment here...thanks a bunch:)
http://nyblaque.blogspot.com/2008/03/drawstring-or-handle-it.html

Thanks for visiting.

Nyblaque
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PS

Here is a helpful link for crochet books from the ymib bookstore as well that may inspire your crochet projects!
http://astore.amazon.com/ymib.com-20?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=19

I think I would like to make a crocheted handmad/tote...that should be easy right?

SoulLiving ~ Every Minute Counts

Not My Mama's Crochet

I learned to sew, embroider and crochet when I was an 8 year child, in the Caribbean. It was dthe done thing back then. My late Grandmother Ena was a seamstress. So whilst I developed my sewing, fashion and design skills , I let go crochet. Uuuhh the Caribbean penchant for doilies and loo paper covers is not exactly inspiring.(LOL) Inspired by my creative sisters here at YMIB and a recent trip to the Caribbean where I discovered some fashion forward designs; I started crocheting again last year. I just went out and bought some hooks and yarn, and my creativity just exploded. I have crocheted neckwraps, scarves, hats, headwraps, fingerless gloves, and a hemp bag to hold all my needles and yarn. I have also been crocheting jewellery, with wire, beads, and yarn.

I found loads of websites for tutorials and free patterns. I made stuff from Afya's site. A lot of the yarn companies have their own websites with patterns, podcasts etc. I also bought a book called Not Your Mama's Crochet by Amy Swenson. I just ordered some recycled sari silk yarn and I'm going to make the shrug from this book as my next major project. I also can't wait for the new Double Stitch book.

I'll have to get some pictures taken and uploaded.

Check out some of my favourite sites

Stitch Diva for really funky stuff.
http://www.stitchdiva.com/

Lion Brand
http://www.lionbrand.com/

Drops Design
The best of European Design, English Translations available on most patterns.
http://www.garnstudio.com/

Art of Crochet
Video Stitch Guides, and free patterns
http://www.iamintheloop.com/artofcrochet/guides.php

Blessings!!

Dee

Thanks!

Thanks for the information. I am going to try some of the patterns illustrated on the website.

All the TIME!

I crochet all the time! I'm not so great at posting pics on ymib, but the links in my signiture will direct you to some recent crochet projects of mine. When I started teaching myself to crochet in 2005, I primarily used online resources. Here are a couple of links I still live by:

www.crochetpatterncentral.com
http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_cr.php3
http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html <--- has videos!

And these are other sites that may be useful
http://www.hassdesign.com/StitchLegend/
http://crochet.about.com/library/blbeginners.htm
http://www.craftown.com/crolesson.htm

I also have heard that youtube has great crochet videos. But I've never really checked into that.

As a mother, lover and all kinds of other things, there are times i have to make time to crochet. For the most part it's my relaxation time. If I'm not distracted at all, I meditate, say affirmations, prayers and do the budget in my head as I crochet. lol. It's really a time I can focus and center myself. It's very relaxing. I wish you much success and enjoyment as you learn to crochet!

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