http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html Wool blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to Woolcrafting.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us wool Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:22:19 GMT Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:22:19 GMT woolcrafting.com http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Is-The-Economy-Hurting-You? Are you having trouble making ends meet this year? Hey - aren't we all! I have the perfect answer...if you have the brains and motivation... Build yourself a website! No - don't click away just yet, it's true! Don't you see? The way things are going, there's hardly anyone who's not online these days. Where do you go to find your information? I usually Google for it! Don't you? If you can get a piece of the online pie, then why not? YOU can build a website where you can earn yourself a monthly income to either supplement your current income, or, if you're really ambitious, allow you to quit your day job and work on your website(s) permanently. 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All the better if it's crochet related, right? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:18:45 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Best-of-Breed-Contest! Don't you think the Vicuna should win the "Best of Breed" contest? After all...it does provide the warmest and most expensive fiber on the planet! Those of you who are on Facebook can help me out a little here and go check out my entry and vote for me. You'll find out more about the rarest fiber on earth and also can read up about other Best of Breeds. There are over 150 entries which cover everything you can imagine! Go check it out & place a vote. It may allow me to provide you with more useful information if I were to win another website, and I have just the site in mind. Help me out by voting for me and you'll find out what it is! Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:09:43 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Leisure-Arts-Giveaway For those of you who are on Facebook, Leisure Arts is running a cool new Giveaway! Don't walk...RUN and enter! The main prize is an iPad 2 and another cool prize is a Learn to Knook Kit. So, what's knooking? It's a cross between knitting and crocheting! You knook with a knook hook which is kind of like a Tunisian crochet hook with an extra long flexible end. Anyway - if you win you'll get to know all about it! So, dash on over and enter before you miss out! Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:41:05 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/etsy-shop.html Opening your own Etsy shop can be a simple, cost effective option for selling crafts online. These 11 tips will get you started selling crafts online in your Etsy shop. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:47:13 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/baby-car-seat-blanket-pattern.html Baby car seat blanket pattern - why a car seat blanket? They inevitably get kicked off by baby - see why this one won't get dropped no matter how much baby kicks. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:43:23 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/octagon-baby-afghan.html Crochet this octagon baby afghan as an easy but beautiful gift for a new Mom. You'll find easy to follow instructions and the pattern is free. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:52:33 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Aren't-These-The-Cutest-Crochet-Sheep-You-Ever-Saw? This morning I was scanning emails and discovered one about crochet. I opened it & what catches my eye but a little blurb about some sheep earmuffs for kids! Check it out yourself - looks like a great tutorial (it has pictures of various stages) and it should work up fairly quickly. You don't need to have white yarn either - sheep are also black, gray and brown (I guess you don't have to be true to nature either - you could have pretty colored ones)! Enjoy! Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:14:39 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/chemo-caps.html World Cancer Day is a global observance that helps raise people’s awareness of cancer and how to prevent, detect or treat it. This event is held on February Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:53:30 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/slouch-hat.html This is a crocheted slouchy winter hat, ideal for anyone from teenager to adult. It's so easy to make - it's really a one night project. It would be Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:44:59 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/easy-felt-projects.html Easy felt projects - perfect for the beginner to try out a new craft. Minimal tools needed - wool fiber, soap, water and hands. What could be easier? Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:09:41 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-basketweave-stitch.html Crochet basketweave stitch is easy to work when you know where to put your hook! Follow these easy to use instructions and pictures to help you learn this very pretty texture stitch. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:22:56 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/easy-felted-purse-pattern.html Retro-look easy felted purse pattern. Made from granny squares it's a really easy project, but looks great. Easily adapted to different sizes. Try it now - I know you'll like it. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:36:36 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/lattice-scarf-pattern.html Free Lattice Scarf Pattern - so quick & easy - doesn't take too much yarn either due to it being nice and lacy. Work up this beauty in one afternoon & be wearing it at night. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:27:17 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/the-ruth-mailbag-group.html We are a charity crafting group (knit, crochet and sew) for our local community, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. 1. Premature and newborn babies Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:12:15 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/free-crochet-scarf-pattern.html Try a free crochet scarf pattern here! A very easy versatile pattern for beginners. Worked in only chain and double crochet, but very eyecatching! Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:51:34 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/granny-squares.html How to crochet basic granny squares. These simple pieces of crochet have been around many many years, yet there are so many different versions. Learn the basic techniques here. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:40:49 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-felt-beads.html Wool Felt Beads are fun and easy to make. An easy felt project - simple enough for kids to try! Check out these easy to follow instructions. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:31:23 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/easy-thread-bracelet-pattern.html Try this easy thread bracelet pattern in any color or combination of colors. You'll have it finished in about an hour. Single crochet - friendship style bracelet - tie to fasten. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:23:15 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/ripple-scarf-pattern.html You must try this ripple scarf pattern. It's so pretty and feminine but very warm - worked in worted weight yarn it works up very quickly. There's a matching hat pattern too. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:28:38 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-slip-stitch.html Crochet slip stitch! This useful stitch gets you where you need to go and can be used as a decorative stitch on already worked crocheted or knitted fabric. Find out how here! Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:59:22 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/felted-wool-purses.html Felted wool purses don't have to be difficult to make. Check out these 4 different methods, then try your own. Use recycled wool sweaters or new wool to create a unique purse of your own. Be Creative! Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:40:59 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/ripple-hat-pattern.html Try this cute ripple hat pattern. It's really quick and easy, worked in worsted weight with a lacy look. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:46:49 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crocheted-edgings.html Crocheted edgings can be the crowning glory of your work. Learn how to finish your work well, with flair and imagination. Your finishing can make or break your project, so learn to do it well. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:51:07 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wash-wool.html How to wash wool. Hints and tips to keep your wool clothing happy. Be sure to read this info if you want your wool clothing to last. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:42:19 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/free-crochet-hat-pattern.html This versatile free crochet hat pattern can be adapted to several different styles from one basic pattern. Only slip stitch, chain and single crochet needed! Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:33:23 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/pumpkin-pattern.html Try working this fun pumpkin pattern for your Halloween celebrations. Worked in thread it can be used as a pendant or earrings, or worked in worsted weight yarn just a soft toy or decoration. Quick an Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:24:22 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/fingerless-gloves-pattern.html Quick and easy fingerless gloves pattern. Keep you fingers free for searching for change, finding keys, buttoning kids clothes, or just wear them because they're "in". Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:31:47 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Will-you-vote-for-me?-Please? My cousin has had a REALLY tough time this year, and I'm trying to help her out by having entered her story in a contest. She's lost her job and her Mom, among having other problems along the way. If you feel for her you can read her whole story at the link below and I know she'd appreciate it so much if you'd click to "like" her story. That would help her gain the votes she'd need for something good to happen to her for a change. We'd both really appreciate it if you could find the time to vote "like" for Barbara and give her something to look forward to instead of her dwelling on her recent past. My greatest thanks to all who vote... Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:57:20 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-flower-pattern.html This crochet flower pattern is easy to make. You'll need to use chain, slip, single and double crochet stitches. Find all the 'how to' stitch information you need from links on this page. Let's get st Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:27:09 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Crazy-Yarn-Sale... Call me an enabler, but I just discovered this CRAZY sale on some very nice yarns! Click on over and check it out! Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:42:37 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-carousel-horse.html What a cute crochet carousel horse! I have to admit I combined and changed several free patterns I'd found around the internet for this project. The Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:57:26 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-shell-stitch.html Crochet Shell Stitch - add more interest to your work. Try this pretty stitch for a beautiful shawl or poncho. See how easy it is to build this shell stitch from the basic stitches. Wed, 05 May 2010 16:14:34 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/yarn.html Yarn - a wool crafters delight. It comes in so many forms, colors and textures, and has so many uses. Each yarn has different characteristics - find out more. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:36:30 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/alpaca.html Alpaca is one of the finest fibers available. The animal itself is cute as can be - find out more here. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:06:55 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Hat-design-in-new-book-out-soon... Just had to let you know I have a hat pattern in a new book which will be out in April 2010! It's really exciting to be in a book with some fabulous designers! Click on over and check it out! Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:25:26 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/online-angels.html Online Angels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. http://onlineangels.myftp.org **We believe in the power of ONE!** It means so much when someone Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:36:00 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Newsflash...and-change-in-the-way-I-deal-with-questions... Just a quick note to let you know why I haven't been updating the site lately...I'm now Mom to my third baby boy! Yes - he was born in October and so right now I'm not getting the best nights sleep in the world. Hence the delay in replying to several queries. In future I will be changing the way that I deal with questions, as it would be sensible for many to be able to see the answers not just the asker. As such, there will be a page for questions about crochet and a page for felting questions on which you will be able to ask or answer questions or simply comment on the topic. I'm not sure when I'll get to do this, but it is in the works. So...get thinking of some questions about crochet or felting that you might need answered. Again - apologies to those of you who have asked me questions and not had timely replies...now you know why...the wee one demands most of my attention these days, as he is right now. So - watch this space for more info. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:42:34 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Lion-Brand-Patterns-Now-Free! I just heard today that all the patterns (both CROCHET and KNIT) that were for sale on the Lion Brand website are now FREE! Thought you might like to know...so why not click on over and see what they have? Don't we all love a freebie? Happy crocheting! Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:15:53 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/the-crochet-answer-book-solutions-to-every-problem-youll-ever-face-answers-to-every-question-youll-ever-ask-by-edie-eckman.html The Crochet Answer Book was the best purchase I ever made on Amazon. I have used it without cease for the past two and a half years. It is a Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:20:34 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/stitches-from-the-heart.html http://www.stitchesfromtheheart.org/ Who Are We? Stitches from the Heart is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sends handmade Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:28:47 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-book-reviews.html These crochet book reviews are here to help you decide which to choose. Find graded reviews of my favorite crochet books. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:36:46 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-that-fits.html Crochet that fits - shaped fashions without increases or decreases. Now, doesn't that sound intriguing? Find out more about this innovative book right here! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:33:06 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/knitasquare-crochet-squares.html Knit-a-Square crochet squares are so quick and easy to make! I've already sent 5 squares and these are some more I've made. Why don't you make some Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:37:22 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-ripple-blankets.html These crochet ripple blankets are so easy! I just bought 2 balls of premiere yarns and used a chevron stitch. I love the way the colors turned Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:15:54 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/cozees.html Cozee's provide warmth, comfort and dignity to children and adults confined to wheelchairs. Cozee's provides crocheted, knitted or sewn lapghans, Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:47:19 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/american-angels-and-american-angels-heroghans.html We are the American Angels Heroghan group. Please join us in helping out our service members abroad... We send Heroghans to the families of fallen Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:48:41 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/free-crochet-square-patterns.html These free crochet square patterns are for your unlimited charitable use. Come on over and check them out... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:02:20 GMT http://www.woolcrafting.com/8-inch-square-patterns.html These free 8 inch square patterns are perfect for your charity projects. Come and check them out. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:53:54 GMT