Category Archives: Crochet Groups

Broomstick Lace

Broomstick lace has eluded me for five years. I have tried off an on to follow the instructions in one of my vintage stitch guides, to no avail. Finally I decided enough was enough, and I ponied up for a … Continue reading

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Crocheters Unite!

I put this up on the CLF Blog, but if you don’t go there to read, how would you know to contact Webster’s to get our definition changed?! Voices add up, see if we can do this! Calling all Crocheters! … Continue reading

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Commercial Yarn…Understanding it from a crafters point of view…

Ok…I know we buy a lot of yarn, because we use a lot of yarn. I myself have been buying more than I have in the past five years, because a) all my hand spun is committed at the moment … Continue reading

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Spring, Spinning Group, CLF and more

Spring looms so very close! I think it is my very favorite season. I get to inspect my garden now, watching the promise of this favorite of seasons…Leaf buds ready to burst forth into glorious shades of green. Narcissus blooming … Continue reading

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Shoulders, spinning, business and more…

Well, getting older stinks. You know when you are in your twenties and all the older people say things like, “You really shouldn’t carry such heavy things,” or” carry that carryon that way,” or” both your kids on each hip….” … Continue reading

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Glorious Fabulous Crochet…

Book Review! I recieved my book order from Amazon.com yesturday, and I was thrilled with my purchases! Not one, but two fabulous books about and for crochet! If you have a sense of humor, have crocheted it all and done … Continue reading

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Get Ready Get Set… Get it done

I have been remiss in my blog writting as of late. As you, my dearest readers know, I have been a very busy camper. It seems that I shall continue this busy-ness and business!  This week is indeed dedicated to … Continue reading

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Scrumblinis make the cut!

Our Scrumblinis have been noticed by Lime & Violets crochet correspondent, Crochetcompulsiv! In her first of many weekly columns, Hook Up o’ the Week Ms. Compulsiv highlighted these dear little suprise packages of yarn beautifully! In fact I’m really tickled somebody … Continue reading

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CALLING ALL CROCHETERS!

Ok folks! It’s time…WE NEED YOU! The stastics on Ravelry are appauling! Only 4% of those who responded to a survey prefer hooks! Now, 11% preferred both needles and hooks, but you know we need more crocheters! We need your … Continue reading

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So honored

Well, I have to say I am honored beyond words. Ravelry is having it’s first every “Bobby” awards, recognizing participation on the site. It’s really kind of neat! The Crochet Liberation Front Headquarters group I started on Ravelry has been … Continue reading

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