Monthly Archives: November 2007

New Pattern Download available

The last of my sock patterns is listed on Lulu now! The loopy sleeper sock is a combo of the Bestest Friend Sock and the Sleeper sock. These are roomy fun almost slipper socks! Great for holiday gift giving. The … Continue reading

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Mother and Son crochet

I have to say that teaching my daughter to crochet was one of the most delightful things I’ve yet to do with her. Seeing her eyes light up, and being able to sit cozied up on the sofa together both … Continue reading

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EEK! I got meme’d…CGOA MEME

Hey folks…I’ve been meme’d! Vashti started it! http://designingvashti.blogspot.com/2007/11/cgoa-gets-meme.html Now I have to answer a question: Am I crocheting something I would not have crocheted had I not joined CGOA? Yup! I’m making a pullover for my son in Tunisian Crochet. … Continue reading

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Free Pattern on Lulu~ Free Form Medallion

motif close up Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). We all do it, stay up way too late working on project, eyes bleary and possibly crossed and invariably something goes wrong. If you are like me, if … Continue reading

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Ravelrouser Spinning Group Meets Nov. 17 Stanwood, WA

If you are in the Stanwood area, or willing to drive there, the first meeting of the Ravelrouser Spinning Group (ALL fiber artists welcome, all people interested in what we do welcome).  It costs nothing to join, or participate. However … Continue reading

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Crochet Liberation Front! It has it’s own BLOG!

Ok my proud hooksters! The Crochet Liberation Front has it’s own BLOG! Yay! Check out the manifesto (red on black looks cool), sign up to be a member (if you haven’t already on ravelry!). Check out our store and keep … Continue reading

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Loopy Lou Socks (Bestest Friend Socks)

bec sock Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Hey make these for you or your big footed best friend (like I did!)… These are an answer to a cry of pain from my dear friend (and photographer) … Continue reading

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Sleeper Sock Pattern

Sleeper Sock PatternOriginally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). This is a fun and quick project! Sleeper socks made from Bernat’s Soft Boucle yarn. One skein is plenty if you are doing a single tone sock, but it … Continue reading

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WOW! 6,000 hits! That’s cool

Well, I’m sitting here in Starbucks and checking emails and my blog hits etc…and I have had to prevent myself from WHOOPING it up. Since I started this little endeavor a few short months ago I have gotten SIX THOUSAND … Continue reading

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Crochet Sock Pattern, Looks Knit Great FIt download available on Lulu.com

Crochet Sock Pattern, Looks Knit Great FIt Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Here’s one of my first ever published patterns featured in the Crochet Pattern a Day Calendar 2006. This is a great sock pattern, that … Continue reading

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