Tag: crochet
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Ideas for crochet items for males
I find it easy to make items which girls should like (baskets, jewellery, bags), but is there anything males might like? I have made a noughts and crosses set, teddies and balls for my nephews, who are quite young, but when boys are older what would appeal? Would gifts for friends be better, or using more boyish colours…
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Why can craft work be so relaxing
I find it quite relaxing doing craftwork, building up something from a length of thread, or filling up a blank canvas with threads to make a lovely picture. At a networking event it was suggested I bring some of my cards to a well being event. It’s also for me the joy of creating something…
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Fancy wools and threads
I have had fun making bags, scarves and decorations from fancy threads. I made my sister a scarf for Christmas from glittery, colour changing yarn, a light weight decorative scarf. She liked it and now my mum wants one, so I will be making one for her too. It is surprisingly soft and warm though…
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Christmas Decorations
I am going to World Scout Jamboree next year and so I need to fundraise (it may be fun, but not cheap). To raise some funds I am making mats and christmas tree decorations to sell at my church and after cub meetings. Using lovely glittery threads I can make some lovely shiny decorations, which…
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Uses of crocheted Granny squares
Granny squares seem to be traditionally associated with blankets or chair throws, often seen in 70’s programmes, in many colours. I made one for my bed, it did take ages doing all the squares and the border, but it is so warm and wonderful in cold weather it was worth every minute. I also made a mini…
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Role of crochet today
I love crochet since taking it up 5 years ago. I find it very relaxing and allows me to be very creative. However in this time of computer games, TV, and cheap clothes and other craft items how relevant is it? I personally think it can be very relevant as it does provide an alternative form of…
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