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Crocheted Sunflower Brooch for Craftaholics Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange | Red-Handled Scissors

Crocheted Sunflower Brooch for Craftaholics Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange

You’ve all met Fregley, the adorable crafting buddy that yesterdaydream made for me for the Craftaholics Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange. Well, this giant crocheted sunflower brooch is what I sent her in return! I knew that Christa was a yarn crafter too, so I wanted to make her something that was big, fun, and happy, …

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The Luxury of Handmade Crocheted Washcloths | Red-Handled Scissors

The Luxury of Handmade Crocheted Washcloths

Who knew that a hand-crocheted washcloth could be totally luxurious? Now that I’ve been introduced to the wonder of textured crocheted bath items (where have they been all my life?), I also feel compelled to make a mini version to use at night with my face wash. I mean, what’s not to love about exfoliation? …

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Chevron Lace Cardigan: The Yoke | Red-Handled Scissors

Chevron Lace Cardigan: The Yoke

I’m finally coming into my own in the crochet world. That’s right, folks: I’ve started my first cardigan! (Yes, I am aware that the high in Brooklyn for at least the next week is 90 degrees. What of if?) I’m just about done with the yoke, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how it’s …

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Tutorial: Oversized Knitting/Crochet Project Bag | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Oversized Knitting/Crochet Project Bag

I came up with this design at the request of my BFF, who needed a knitting project bag that would be large enough for a sweater or skirt project, yet still compact enough to be tossed into a tote bag for her daily subway commute. I started out by making a very basic all-rectangle pattern, …

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