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15th February 2012

Teddy Bear Patterns For Free. - Knit, Crochet & Sew

Children and adults love to make teddy bears and you can find an abundance of them online. Surfers entered the search for free teddy bear patterns 6,600 times in Google last month, so there is a healthy market for those who wish to make their own teddy be...

15th August 2011

New to Gallop Lifestyle – Crocheted Lace Rugs by Hooked Design

We are delighted to announce the arrival of an exciting product from the Finnish design house, Hooked Design. Hooked Design was founded in 2009 by designer Minna Kokko and business student Tiina Jaatinen, who met at a Young Entrepreneurship course. Ha...

02nd June 2011

My Quest To Crochet For Profit

Any hand crafted item displays a unique talent. Crocheting has been my first love since I was four years old. In sixth grade I crafted an original duck pattern on top of a plastic egg to make for all my friends. My first tablecloth was completed at age...

27th April 2011

Simple Home Decoration on a Budget

The paintings, wall hangings or other decorations you have on your walls are one of the first things people notice when they step inside your home. There are many possibilities when it comes to decorating your walls, from posters to paintings to exotic it...

20th April 2011

Marketing of Knitting and Crocheting Handiworks

The two activities are very similar to each other and the terms often confused or used interchangeably. Probably the best differentiation that can be made is that crocheting uses thicker yarns than knitting and therefore quite easier to learn and handle, ...

02nd March 2011

Crochet Lace is Popular Among All

Crochet lace is an application of the art of crochet. Generally it uses finer threads and more decorative styles of stitching, often with flowing lines or scalloped edges to give interest. Variation of the size of the holes also gives a piece a 'lacy' loo...

04th January 2011

6 Ideas to Teach Children to Give of Themselves

During this season of shopping, wrapping and opening gifts, it is worthwhile to take some time to remind children that giving of themselves is the most important. Try these ideas to make your holiday season more meaningful for your family: 1. Famil...

12th November 2010

Haute fashion with a hook: Crocheting

Subject to considerable controversy regarding its origin, crocheting has gradually evolved into a source of livelihood for many, and a significant source of employment, and revenue generation as well. Crochet is a way of creating fabric from yarn or th...

11th November 2010

Yarn Substitutions: How To Identify Quality Substitutes

Today, knitters all around the world use a number of different substitutes for their knitting requirements. You might be interested in learning more about these substitutes, as they do have a number of advantages, if you think about it. However, one needs...

10th November 2010

Crochet: Buying And Caring For One

Today, many people are actively on the lookout for quality crochets. Considering that winter is just around the corner, it does make sense to look into things and take care of them before it gets too late. Hence, one of the things that you could consider ...

25th October 2010

Vintage Crochet Is Easy

I learned vintage crochet at a very young age, my first projects were doilies made from small cotton thread and a tiny crochet hook. I then used all types of yarn and many patterns to create the most beautiful items, I really love baby things, they are so...

22nd October 2010

Overcome Chronic Anxiety Disorder Once and for All

Anxiety is a normal reaction to dangerous situations but if you are experiencing anxiety on a regular basis to the point that it prevents you from functioning normally in your daily life even if there is nothing to be worried or afraid about, then you are...

20th October 2010

Examples Of How To Earn Extra money

Sometimes we can use a little extra money. By the time that we pay the bills, we find that we have little left to keep us until the end of the week. That is why you might want a few little ways to earn extra money. Here are some of those ways if you are d...

19th July 2010

Baby Crocheting – 5 Tips for Beginners

If you are interested in baby crocheting and want to create beautiful baby patterns, know that to acquire the necessary skills it requires a lot of patience and practice. I know this from experience. In the beginning I did not find it very pleasurable. Bu...

18th February 2010

Ten Simple Ways for Crocheting

Crochet is a word that has been coined after the French word, "croche". It is a word that defines the way of making a cloth by using thin yarns. Today you can crochet and make different designs by just using one yarn. Crocheting begins with one loop and p...

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