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Third Loop’s the Charm

Hello happy hookers! I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Mr. Third Loop. Have you two been properly introduced yet? I’ll admit, he can be a bit of an acquired taste, but give him a chance and I’m...

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Steam Blocking Acrylic: Full Steam Ahead? or Stumbling Block?

  I’ve been crocheting for many years but I’ve only been blocking for the last two years and I have to tell you that I’m addicted.  I’m serious, I block everything, even if it doesn’t really need it....

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Grand Bazaar – Picking Palettes, Part 1

Welcome to my first installment of information for the A Day at the Grand Bazaar CAL Lite which will officially begin on January 20th and will be held in the Facebook group called Polly Plum Pattern...

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Grand Bazaar – Picking Palettes, Part 2

Welcome back to more color placement fun! We’re looking at Ravelry user afghans and getting inspired by their masterful color choices in preparation for the Grand Bazaar CAL Lite that begins on Friday...

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Grand Bazaar – Before We Begin: Pattern Reading

Today, a member in the Polly Plum Pattern Posse commented that she is planning on stepping out of her comfort zone to make A Day at the Grand Bazaar. That is simply the most wonderful thing I could...

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Grand Bazaar – Before We Begin: Advanced Techniques

The advanced techniques I’ve used in A Day at the Grand Bazaar are fairly common these days. If you’re already familiar with them, great! If you’re not, have a look below and remember: you do NOT have...

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Grand Bazaar – Before We Begin: Special Stitches

Before we get started with the Grand Bazaar CAL Lite, you’ll want to make sure you’re familiar with the special stitches needed to make this pattern. We’ll go over the basics you need to know here, but...

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Stardust Melodies – Notes & Tips

This is a collection of Pattern Notes and Tips & tricks for the Stardust Melodies CAL. If you’re participating in the free version of the event you may want to bookmark this page. If you purchased...

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Over-Chaining

Hi all! This won’t be a long post because instead of writing about something, I’ve got a video where I talk about something! It’s one of those things that makes more sense when you see it in action....

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Gauging Reactions

Or: How to get your crochet gauge right in two easy steps. The video tutorial covers it all, but for those of you who prefer reading to listening, the steps are all written out below. If you’re already...

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