February 2012
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Feb 28th
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Knotted Headband
Back in October, I was perusing Facebook when I noticed a picture that my fashionable friend Erika posted of herself wearing a crocheted earwarmer/headband.  She is studying overseas in the UK, and she told me that she purchased this headband from Topshop for 10 British pounds, or about $15.  I thought her headband was so cute and chic, and I immediately wanted to try making one, especially since...
Feb 23rd
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Feb 20th
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Crochet Corner: Valentine Teddy 2
Hey everyone!  It’s been a long time since my last Crochet Corner post, but I thought it’d be another great opportunity to highlight YOUR work based on my patterns since Valentine’s Day was this week!  Valentine Teddy still remains very popular, and I absolutely love seeing photos of your teddies since everybody has a different take on him (see my first Crochet Corner post on...
Feb 16th
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Feb 14th
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Pattern: Sweetheart Bunny
Make this adorable Sweetheart Bunny for your friends and family to show them your love this Valentine’s Day!  Or make one for yourself ^__^  This little sweetie with her dainty heart and pretty bow will warm your heart!  Materials: white yarn (I used Patons Astra), pink yarn (old yarn from when I was a little girl- no more label!), and red yarn (I used Patons Grace) 2.00 mm...
Feb 9th
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Sweetheart Bunny
My sister Ashley came to me almost half a year ago, asking if I could design and make a special amigurumi for a silent auction that she was helping to organize.  The proceeds of this special evening were going to a local children’s hospital, and the theme was the “Queen of Hearts” of Alice in Wonderland.  Of course, I happily obliged and started thinking what crocheted creature I...
Feb 8th
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Feb 6th
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Paris Highlights
Here’s a photo journal of some of the highlights from our trip to Paris, mostly taken by Ryan (some from my point-and-shoot and iPhone too): L’Arc de Triomphe (1) at sunrise, (2) at night [with cars traveling at the speed of light], (3) on an overcast winter day and (4) from underneath. Getting off the Metro on our way to the Eiffel Tower. Eiffel Tower.  So...
Feb 2nd
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