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Vintage Crochet

Learn How To Crochet

How many other crafts have so many diverse applications? From garments, flowers, fine crocheted lace doilies to adorn dressing tables, hair scrunchies, to floor rugs and so much more.

Having stood the test of time as a needlecraft, crochet is more popular today than ever before. Due to the recent trend towards vintage style fashions and decorating, this beautiful art form is more modern and sought after than any other craft, not to mention being more versatile.

Imagine making unique gifts especially suited to your friends taste. Something you can`t just pick up in one of the chain stores.  Even if you`re a beginner with no experience at all, you will master this skill and impress yourself as well as your friends with your new talent in no time.

I learned to crochet from a book when I was a child, and believe I have improved on the clarity of the instructions I had to follow back then.

Beginner crochet books are hard to come by. However if you know what information to look for and that information is presented in easy-to-understand simple common everyday form, even with no prior experience the beginner soon becomes proficient.

Taking up a new craft requires a guide that explains in plain simple english, step by step, how to get started, form stitches, and read patterns.

There is a lot of free information, helpful hints, and special stitch instructions available on my site http:www.learn-how-to-crochet.com/ as well as a host of free patterns – Winter crochet, Beach Crochet, Baby Crochet, Wedding Crochet, Hair Scrunchies, Afghan Crochet, and many more.

Happy Crocheting.

About the Author

Hello, my name is Michelle.

I live with my family, pet galah, and goldfish in a small town in Australia.
I devote myself full time to building my website, having retired from my florist business. The purpose of my website is to share a love of crochet and to offer free information and patterns on our favorite hobby.

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These towels are done in mauve pink, white and red featuring polka dots and cherries.â? One towel comes with crocheted cherries trimmed along the bottom edge – just like Grandma’s!â? â? They come in a set of 4 different designs:â? one mauve with white polka dots, one white with mauve polka dots, and two different cherries designs. They come buttoned up in a mauve & white polka dot fabric band….

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This cotton crochet table runner is made of fine, thin threads and high quality cotton yarn. The dtail in the work takes a week to complete. It features a blooming floral pattern in the middle and scalloped edges. It will make an elegant runner for a big table. We at Victoria’s Deco think that it would make a valuable addition to any collection….

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This full size woodcraft pattern is a part of the fun, easy-to-make projects from the Winfield Collection! Be sure to look for additional patterns to add to your project list!…

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Peace on Earth Nativity Scene Christmas Yard Art Woodworking Pattern


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A heartwarming 11 piece nativity yard scene. Tallest piece is 33″ tall. Width varies from 7 to 10 feet depending on how the pieces are arranged….