September 22nd, 2008
Freeform friends meet up at the Knit and Crochet Show!
Over the years, lots of great friendships have been formed because of a neat list on yahoo-
the International Freeform group….
Usually on the Friday evening of a conference, the freeformers will get together and it’s always fun….
There’s Bubbly Bonnie and me and darlin’ Pirk!
And gorgeous Myra and […]
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September 22nd, 2008
There’s a wonderful yahoo group of freeform crocheters that has been running for years. A bunch of us have been on it for a really long time and have become friends over the years by email and through conferences.
One of the people on the freeform list is Beth Boshears. Beth’s bundle of joy and a […]
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September 21st, 2008
I arrived in Portland on Wed night (Sept 10th) and took the light rail transit into the city from the airport.
I managed to get myself turned totally around, so got completely and frazzlingly lost.
Everyone I asked for directions sent me in a different direction.
arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……… dragging 2 suitcases around Portland at night is not fun!
Eventually, 3 […]
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September 12th, 2008
If you’re on Ravelry, hopefully, by now, you will have seen the ad for ‘Strapped for Bags’
I am part of a group of wonderful designers who are working together to self publish booklets of our designs. This is the first of 3 booklets of crocheted bag patterns.
Hope you’ll like it!
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September 7th, 2008
What could be better than wrapping a friend in your loving thoughts and stitches?
Check out: Friendship Shawls
Tags: crochet, Friendship shawls, knitting
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September 6th, 2008
There are some lovely snuggly shrugs being featured at the Craft Yarn Council of America website.
I love shrugs…. they’re great for layering up when it gets chilly.
Grab your hooks and get comfie! Shrug patterns
Tags: Craft Yarn Council of America, crochet, crocheted shrugs, fashion accessories, free patterns
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September 5th, 2008
How about a quick and easy crocheted cap to keep you and your friends warm this autumn and winter?
Here’s my pattern for the world’s easiest crocheted cap:
Noreen’s cap
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Tags: crochet, crocheted gift, crocheted hat, design by Noreen Crone-Findlay, easy crochet cap
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September 4th, 2008
Okay… September means that winter is not all that far away…. groan!
So, get your crochet hooks out, and start crocheting mittens! Not just for yourself, but for friends and family, and how about a pair or two for the local women’s shelter?
Here’s my design for super quick and easy crocheted mittens: Noreen’s Mittens
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August 26th, 2008
My friend, Dora Ohrenstein, has written a totally wonderful book -
‘Crochet Insider’s Passion for Fashion’
It’s truly awesome. Dora is a designer and singer and stylemeister fabuloso….
She has designed a collection of really interesting fashion accessories that combine a lovely selection of stitches that highlight a luscious palette of yarns.
I love this book. Dora has created […]
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August 22nd, 2008
Awhile ago, Caron yarns commissioned me to design a baby sweater and bonnet. They’ve just posted the instructions to their website.
Noreen’s Baby sweater and Bonnet
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Tags: crochet, crocheted baby bonnet, crocheted baby sweater, designs-by-noreen-crone-findlay
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