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 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:32:08 -0400 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:32:08 -0400 woolcrafting.com http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Emmas-Angels-needs-your-help1aef1a425c12507ed69237644e1ae252I received this note today and couldn't help but pass it on to you in case you can help... "We crochet blankets for stillborn babies, for parents and grandparents who hold their little angels for the first and last time. This group was started due to me losing a granddaughter in 02/13/12. Right now we are able to take care of one of our community hospitals. But would very much like to take care of a rather large hospital in Winston, Salem. If you would like to help us, please contact: Vicki Tolbert 2099 Grooms Road Reidsville, NC 27320 Thank you in advance for your help." Thu, 6 Sep 2012 16:01:11 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/etsy-shop.htmlf3fdd9f4879fb2ead2efe458380da13dOpening 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. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:49:17 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#And-The-Winner-Iscecbf6d61ee3d15a1429e8712f38fcb6Congratulations to Debbi P! You are the winner of the Woolcrafting.com draw for a PDF copy of the great new book by Robyn Chachula - Unexpected Afghans! I will be in touch so we can get your new book to you! Congratulations! Fri, 6 Jul 2012 17:53:41 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/unexpected-afghans-by-robyn-chachula.html030c5caf011676fca68f0acb9dff9afbUnexpected Afghans, by Robyn Chachula...a great new book is just out on the market! Robyn pulled this book together guided by her curiosity about what Sun, 1 Jul 2012 02:06:19 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/hugs-from-the-heart.htmlffaacc063651453b480977da2bdc9630Hugs from the Heart is a new volunteer-driven program within All-Heart’s hospice program (allhearthomehealth.com) and we are in need of volunteer knitters, Fri, 11 May 2012 00:57:39 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Wonderland-Hair-Bandea3d010dfc70a45afa620780dfe40ea7The second part of this note is for Elena who had a question about my hair band in the Crochet! Magazine Easy No-Sew Crochet issue of this Spring 2012. BUT - just so you know - I have 4 designs in this magazine, including the pale green vest on the cover! Check it out - there are over 60 patterns inside! It's a steal! Elena, Your email address must have been entered incorrectly, so here is my reply to your query... Rows 3 & 4 form the repeat, though row 4 should read "Ch 3, 5 dc in next ch 1-sp" (as this space is formed by the ch 1, dc in the previous row). So - rep rows 3-4 alternately until work measures 18" from beg ending with row 4. There is no need to fasten off in the middle of the last row, as long as you are careful with the working loop that you're pulling through the other end of the hairband. Hope this is the info you needed! Jill Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:16:40 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Baby-Doll-Crochet-Top-Pattern9a8a72baee88644f6df9825b650f445dHad to let you know I have a great Baby Doll Top pattern available for sale on Craftsy.com What? You've not heard of Craftsy? Well, you'd better click on over and check it out! They have some fabulous courses where you can learn everything from sewing to macrame and all the stuff in between. They also have workshops where the designer takes you step by step through a project and you can ask questions, etc., too! Hop on over and check it out...but don't forget to check out my crochet top pattern first! Enjoy! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:46:07 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Is-The-Economy-Hurting-You4e27342ff5dd8f4c28de859e5006f216Are 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. All you need is knowledge, determination and the courage to do it! The key is in diversity! Diversify your income for stability - you know it's true! Now, click the link below to see the PROOF for yourself that SBI! is YOUR way to become solvent again! Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:16 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Dont-forget-to-VOTE1b2bd7094809096a4cd85cbf81e207bbOnly 2 days left to vote for the 'Best of Breed' winner! Go on...show your support for Woolcrafting.com and place your vote for the Vicuna as being the best of breed. WHY? Because it is! Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:49:42 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#31-Days-of-Giveaways7ef55a8bedc8a68c8b2608e69ccb9e2cYes - you read it right - 31 giveaways this month over at Kathryn's Crochet Concupiscence Blog! You name it - patterns, books and more...just leave a comment on the giveaway blog page for a chance to win! What could be easier? You can also earn more entries by blogging and tweeting about it! Do it! Who doesn't love something for free? All the better if it's crochet related, right? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:18:45 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Best-of-Breed-Contesta15c35a4f90700efe8022472cdb448eaDon'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 01:09:43 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Leisure-Arts-Giveawayde41295d3fb1962bf3243c07da327cf8For 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! Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:41:05 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/baby-car-seat-blanket-pattern.htmla0c7ba6e1c2ce25163051b37f862d944Baby 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 00:43:23 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/octagon-baby-afghan.htmld52d2ae70e4581a0d1df97e535933e74Crochet 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. Tue, 1 Feb 2011 22:52:33 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Arent-These-The-Cutest-Crochet-Sheep-You-Ever-Sawe77227b0d8b9db5bf5a191c56848aaf6This 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 10:14:39 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/chemo-caps.htmlbbb31bfade2c4774dc9cb28e76b80839World 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 00:53:30 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/slouch-hat.html2f295cf8bb211741c2d694207f937940This 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 12:44:59 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/easy-felt-projects.html1b98b1c769fe8d5caeddd52b3939f82dEasy 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 17:09:41 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-basketweave-stitch.html1faf8d64d0197d92cf76fc0cdf4a36ccCrochet 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 11:22:56 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/easy-felted-purse-pattern.html3ff58dff9776b0864887d9d9223f5bdeRetro-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 10:36:36 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/lattice-scarf-pattern.html2b26fe546510dc69cc428c859844496fFree 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 10:27:17 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/the-ruth-mailbag-group.htmlf20cc1797733eb86c65b4c712af963ecWe are a charity crafting group (knit, crochet and sew) for our local community, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. 1. Premature and newborn babies Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:12:15 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/free-crochet-scarf-pattern.html74ebb4db457a8f72461d38e5756b65cdTry a free crochet scarf pattern here! A very easy versatile pattern for beginners. Worked in only chain and double crochet, but very eyecatching! Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:51:34 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/granny-squares.html6f2fabb6e6df36e0dd7a69eab47b88bbHow 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. Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:40:49 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-felt-beads.html1b932c2c329a328bb07f06c574c20f96Wool 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. Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:31:23 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/easy-thread-bracelet-pattern.htmlfb93ed299ec33f0e3ada00983d38665aTry 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. Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:23:15 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/ripple-scarf-pattern.html6b451fdc223ec82e39d86d98575cb799You 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 00:28:38 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-slip-stitch.html2c312a4a9533d5ac0c0a84877598116fCrochet 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! Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:59:22 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/felted-wool-purses.htmle7376ce68012ba37e1fb00c47315e793Felted 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! Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:40:59 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/ripple-hat-pattern.htmlffa41f99f3d9dcb8bae5db94e02496a8Try this cute ripple hat pattern. It's really quick and easy, worked in worsted weight with a lacy look. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:46:49 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crocheted-edgings.html998a399a968c20e457ec41ed94321c6eCrocheted 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 16:51:07 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wash-wool.htmle9ebcbd15f0ce8d7df9a63994b02ac4cHow 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 16:42:19 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/free-crochet-hat-pattern.htmlcb1d8e8ec5eaea727ccc8b693a52fb21This 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 16:33:23 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/pumpkin-pattern.html0d7b8b481c881e08604407cca5b7c010Try 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 16:24:22 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/fingerless-gloves-pattern.html6d34627a621ac1fc6cd7de4215d3e4cfQuick 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". Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:31:47 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Will-you-vote-for-me-Pleasea51f1673182a19b0963ab3d60846ef93My 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 19:57:20 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-flower-pattern.html9c7057285d5f20341a7b7c9e58142d8fThis 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 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:27:09 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Crazy-Yarn-Saledc5fc0cfd803f26c9d35719a582c06fdCall me an enabler, but I just discovered this CRAZY sale on some very nice yarns! Click on over and check it out! Thu, 7 Oct 2010 10:42:37 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-carousel-horse.html9f9dd62bf8eed50330c2290c7b80c519What 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 11:57:26 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-shell-stitch.html125cf47fbbcf4391bdf6f4b47491aa89Crochet 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, 5 May 2010 12:14:34 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/yarn.html64d3f7a05af4178001671f29e52fdf59Yarn - 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 12:36:30 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/alpaca.htmlc92135b0e20c17c8b8f47797f6119ae5Alpaca is one of the finest fibers available. The animal itself is cute as can be - find out more here. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:06:55 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Hat-design-in-new-book-out-soon957fdb57fc2fa4ca661d29bc71336db3Just 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 14:25:26 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/online-angels.html6942f592c2775fb742cfc0fd0bd13faaOnline 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 10:36:00 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Newsflashand-change-in-the-way-I-deal-with-questions90d625c384a6df5b134e961decd4ea4cJust 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, 7 Dec 2009 11:42:34 -0500 http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-blog.html#Lion-Brand-Patterns-Now-Freea8d8381d2608285788cb54fc3e009794I 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 11:15:53 -0400 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.html0ccdcbc9c73bad2a693d7d49d16f3b03The 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, 2 Aug 2009 11:20:34 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/stitches-from-the-heart.htmle5ba2bfd103b650439b2945a019ce275http://www.stitchesfromtheheart.org/ Who Are We? Stitches from the Heart is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sends handmade Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:28:47 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-book-reviews.html238fcfa9a6d30d708a5a421a3e9e199dThese crochet book reviews are here to help you decide which to choose. Find graded reviews of my favorite crochet books. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:36:46 -0400 http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-that-fits.html63a0330b2968623e270180c3d9673956Crochet 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 01:33:06 -0400