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St. Paddy's Days and we all have our stories to tell. Crocheting soothes the individual and helps the many.
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Newsletter
March 4th, 2014
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"Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving."
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Greetings!
Most people don't know, my parents owned a fairground in Sauble Beach, Ontario Canada. It was called Kiddie Land. We had rides and an 18 hole mini golf. Unlimited golf and rides, what more could a kid ask for! Today, the fairground has been removed but now sits a large mini putt course in its spot. It's on the Main Street. It was here that my crafting journey started. In a town of less than 500 and two blurry TV stations during our winters. My mom kept us busy with crafts, specifically yarn arts, and other things.
During the winters, my mother used to make Barbie Size doll clothing. Being there was three kids, we went through cereal like crazy. Mom would cut out the boxes, make the doll clothes and then saran wrap them to the cardboard to give them as gifts. During the...Continue Reading
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Spring has Sprung Crochet Challenge
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Our New Challenge is Ready!
We wanted something simple and quick for this month. Even though Spring is coming, in our area we still have a lot of cold weather in store for us.
This challenge will allow you to complete a project in 1 of 3 different ways.
- Button Cowl
- Full Length Scarf
- Baby Size or Bigger Afghan
Each project will be worth a different number of entries for draw at the end. You can decide which type of project suits your needs.
We encourage everyone to try one of these three options noted on our
Website Challenge Page. Part of the challenge is figuring out stitch counts, yarn ball quantities and more. These types of challenges help you in the future with other projects.
We love to see what kind of colour combos come together and maybe even some embellishments. Enjoy everyone and remember one lucky winner will get a full bag of Red Heart Goodies! Have fun and it's all about trying something new and doing something together as a community. |
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Lion Brand Supports and Gives, The Story of Three Friends
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Using LB Collection 100% Silk yarn, this luxurious Yin Yang shawl is an easy project to do. With spring around the corner and the colours are Rich and Lustrous, using this yarn creates an eye pleasing and beautiful draped wrap.
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Stainless steel wool? This thread is so unique that it is strong, lacy and keeps it's shape. Great for wraps, sweaters and jewelry. This Lace Crochet Bolero is just stunning, perfect for that late summer walk in the park.
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The Cute Little Baby Peapod Sundress
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This super adorable baby dress comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months' instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. The pattern is for beginners and beyond. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. There are many paragraphs on this instruction that only apply to certain sizes.
In the video tutorial, I demonstrate the 6 month version but give help on all other sizes to be able to follow the instructions. Once you see how we are growing the baby sweater, venturing on your own for the 12, 18 and 24 month sizes are a breeze.
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| We just got the yarn and will be announcing next week. So the mystery is still going to be a mystery. |
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Creativ Festival Contest has gone Mad,
Mad for the Alice 'Hooks in Wonderland Prizes.
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Only 3 Weeks left to hand in your Mad Hatter Hat for the Alice in Wonderland Contest at The Creativ Festival
Each box we opened has been so exciting! The imagination and fantasy put into the hats really do paint a picture of the story of Alice in Wonderland.
April 20th you will see the amazing and delightful hats that will certainly put on a smile. With a month away, the due date is April 1st postal marked. Mark sure you give plenty of time to send it.
Over $2500 in Prizes will given to 5 creative crocheters.
"You would have to be half mad to dream (that) up". "Off with their Heads." or in this case 'Hats' to the most creative and far out hats.
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Looking for something extra with a sale.
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St, Paddy's Day Creativity on Facebook? Oh, The Irish will be Happy!
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Stay updated on Facebook with all the gossip with Mikey, Cathy and the Crochet Crowd
Check out the patterns and pictures all week. Be inspired by our community sharing their projects
We love Show 'N Tell. Show your creativity on our Facebook Fan Page.
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Imara once again gets her pup to dress up for the festivities! Now this is just way to cute, As she said, 'Where be me pot of Gold'!
| Each One of the family gets one of these Lucky Irish top hats. Kristen has been busy crocheting an Irish Storm whistling away. Enjoy a Pint! |
Perfect for St. Paddy's Day. This Crochet Wire Necklace made by Pam is her third design. She is styling! Mikey's video is easy to follow |
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What's Hot and New on 'That's Pinteresting'
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 Pinning and being inspired has never been easier!
Remember Pinterest is for you to be inspired with lots of ideas and inspiration, and we are here to encourage your creativity. Be sure to follow things that 'Pinterest' you.
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Sprinrite Yarn Factory Outlet.
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The winner for our February Spinrite Yarn Giveaway is Brigitte Nelson, from Saskatchewan. This draw is from people who entered on The Crochet Crowd Website and who made purchases at Spinrite Factory Outlet's Online Etent for the month of February 2014.
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Videos from Mikey's Library
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Entrelac Crochet, what a fabulous stitch!
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Entrelac Crochet is the art of creating gorgeous afghans that have boxed shapes that grow with each other. The concept is really easy once you understand the concept and stitch counts.
While on The Crochet Cruise Cruises, two fabulous ladies, Barbara and Diane, showed me the concept. It took me an hour to grasp but I really needed someone in person to show me and answer questions as I went along. It was probably one of the best hours of 2014 to date.
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Patterns for Inspiring Crochet Gifts
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Free Patterns from the Red Heart Collections
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Click the collection of inspired projects. You will be forwarded to The Crochet Crowd, you will be able to select the individual patterns you wish to look at. Don't worry, they are all free.
Kiss me, I'm Irish! XOXO
Too Cute, make these newest baby projects from Red heart
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 Have Friends that use to Crochet or just loves it?
Forward this Newsletter to them and let inspiration fill and explode with joy and passion.
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The Crochet Crowd is controlled by Michael Sellick and Daniel Zondervan, Creative Directors and Video Hosts. You may find grammatical errors or typos in this newsletter. While we try our very best and we are all human, a few errors may slip between the stitches which only makes this newsletter more interesting. That's our excuse and we are sticking by it.
Sincerely,
The Crochet Crowd team with Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan, Cathy Cunningham and Colleen Barden
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Editor's Note: To be featured in our Facebook Page is purely like winning the lottery! It is always random and with such a wonderful page of MANY followers we do our best to include as many as we can when time allows us. Also Patterns might not be available. Be kind to those and please support each other by going to the 'recently post by others' page and give everyone a thumbs up or a positive comment. After all, we created this page to give you the chance to inspire others and to support each other with questions. Just like being in School show and tell was always the best time of the day. We love every one of these projects and hope you share that love with others as well.
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