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Newsletter
March 18th, 2014
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"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!"
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Spring has Sprung Crochet Challenge
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Our new challenge is ready and we have 200 entries so far!
We wanted something simple and quick for this month. Even though Spring is coming, in our area we are still in cold weather with no signs of it breaking up into spring!
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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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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Your Supply List for the Mystery Crochet Along
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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. Learn More on how to post your own pictures to our Facebook.
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Just too Cute! Jill's cutie looks ready to have some fun on St Paddy's. We seen many out and about celebrating, thank you for posting your fun!
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Jackie made this FABULOUS Native American Blanket. She found this Pattern in a book on EBay, Great find!
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These Purple Baby Booties by Kelly are just adorable. Love the little details! The baby yarn and the buttons made this super cute!
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Creativ Festival Contest has gone Mad,
Mad for the Alice 'Hooks in Wonderland Prizes.
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Only 2 Weeks left to hand in your Mad Hatter Hat for the Alice in Wonderland Contest at the Creativ Festival
Each box we have 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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Thinking about getting
a magazine subscription?
Here are some recommendations.
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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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Videos from Mikey's Library
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The *NEW* March Madness Giveway
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Got Yarn? We Do! 
Spinrite Factory Outlet is offering a $150 Gift Basket loaded with books, hooks and yarns. All members of The Crochet Crowd and Spinrite Factory Outlet Fans are ellgible for this draw.
For More Information on How to Enter
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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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We are itching to go outside and enjoy the warm weather. Our winter this year has been an incredibly long and drawn out season. But with that time change we had a few weeks ago, we are now eating supper when there is still light outside. It gives us a sense of refresh & renewal.
Diva Dan loves to make wreaths and he is currently working on one right now using some the ideas from Red Heart Wreath Collection. We hope that you too will brighten up your door with a spring theme wreath, Show us on Facebook the ideas to inspire other. Let the warmth come on in!
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 Have Friends that Love to Crochet?
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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