Magic Crochet Magazine
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Looking for a free crochet pattern?

Looking for free crochet patterns for curtains like the ones that are in the Magic magazines. Can anybody help? Thanks

Hi:

This might interest you:

Websites :

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php

http://www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/set48/default.htm

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=307

http://www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/people.html

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepats.asp

https://www.frugalhaus.com/Scripts/default.asp

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-crafts.shtml

http://www.knitwhits.com/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/children.asp

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/Patterns.html

http://www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php

http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/Create/Patterns/default.htm

http://home.swbell.net/amjack/

http://www.shadylane.com/

http://www.monstercrochet.com/Patterns.html

http://www.crochetkim.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/

http://home.att.net/~shannonms/Pages/patternlink.html

http://barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbscrochet/

http://www.freecrochetlibrary.org/

http://www.smartcrochet.com/

http://marniemaclean.com/patterns/index.html

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/product.html

http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-crochetPatternIndex.html

http://www.cm-crafts.com/CMCraftsCrochetFreePatternsIndex.htm

http://www.crochet.com/FreePatterns/FreePatternsIndex.html

http://www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/royaltable-11.html

Books:

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys
by Claire Garland, John Garland (Photographer)

From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet
by Donna Scott

Cool Crochet
by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert (Photographer)

Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang
by Amy Swenson

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies and Toddlers
by Candi Jensen

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Try your local library they have crochet book with patterns as well.

I hope this helps.

Magic Crochet Magazine

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MAGIC CROCHET Magazine October 1996 Number 104 (Christmas Coming Soon) Over 50 pages. Each issue has Pictures, Hints Ideas and pattern Diagrams to help you with the featured Projects. In every Issue you will find Projects in any of these different classes; Décor Crochet, Patchwork, Afghans, Filet Crochet, Fashion Crochet, Carry along Projects or even Irish Crochet and More. In this Specific Issue;Two Beautiful Afghans Treasurable Bedspread, Crochet Gifts and Decorat...

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Crochet Pattern Doll
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DIsney Princess Doll Crochet Patterns?

Does anyone know where I can find Disney Princess Doll Crochet patterns?

local craft store?

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Want points for editing and comments on my poem? Title "Nana"?

My Nana is special
My Nana's so nice
When it comes to sewing,
she doesn't think twice...
She's a wizard with a needle
she could sew the night away
Crochet you a blanket and have it
warming your lap almost the very next day...
She's a non-stop amazement of talent
Her creations are more than a simple hobby,
their a genius work of art!
Give her an idea for Cross-stitch,
she can hardly wait to start...
She has a passion for patterns
Every stitch in made with love
She'll whip yha out a pot holder
And embroider it with a dove...
Tell her the colors you like and she'll start blending
spools of thread
Before you can finish the verse
to Supercalafradulistic, you'll have a
beautiful new spread upon your bed...
With Wallhangings, ornaments and dishtowels too
there's nothing at a fabric store
that she can't make for you...
So here's 3 cheers for my Nana & a Hip! Hip! Hurray!!
Just wanted you to know that I was thinkin'
of you today!
C.Bray 2006

I WOULDNT CHANGE A THANG ON IT I THINK ITS OFF DA CHAIN IT DESCRIBES WAT U FEEL BOUT HER I HONESTLY LIKE IT U HAVE SKILLS U SHOULD KEEP WRITING

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Vogue Knitting Live 2011

what is semi cotton work in knitting?

a vogue knitting pattern contains the instructions "continute in semi cotton work" without any details as to what semi cotton work means

WOuld this site help?
They are discussing it, too.

http://ww.knittersreview.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=91613

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singer memomatic 321?

I have been trying to knit on this machine.
I have closely followed the manuel and also tried various types of wool.
I cannot seem to get this machine to knit past the first row or to knit the ravel cord into the knitting. What could I be doing wrong? the yarn seems to get caught on itself and the ravel yarn just wont knit into the machine. Does anyone have a video or can anyone help me get this machine to work correctly?

Check the needle retaining bar (sponge bar) found in the front of the needle bed. Chances are that there is no sponge left in the bar and it needs to be replaced. You will hopefully find that this will solve your problems

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Egg drop parachute ?!?

I have a science experiment to due. i have to make a container that will keep a raw egg from breaking after a 6 meter fall.

I've made a container for the egg. the outside is foam and the inside it stuffed with cotton balls for padding, so i don't think it is too heavy.

The problem is. i don't know how to make the parachute for my container. the container is a cylinder shape- 10 cm in heights and the about 7cm across. I'm planning to use a bandana and yarn to make the parachute. I just want to know:

How big should the bandana be so so it will carry the container slowly to the ground?

How many strings do i attach? how long should strings be ?

AND, what SHAPE. should the prachute be ?! Circle, rectangle, square ?!

I doubt you will need a parachute. With foam and cotton balls, you should be fine. And most bandannas allow air to go through freely, so it won't be a good parachute material.

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Need some help with basic Knitting?

Wish I had listened to mam now!!! Starting to knit again BUT it says yfwd which I know means yarn forward but if I have just k the yr is fwd?And K1, yfwd,k1 is that the same as k2? or am I forgetting something else? Any help please. yrn is yarn over making a new stitch isn't it?? It doesn't look like the pattern!!

k1 = Knit one
yfwd is yarn forward

When you knit, the yarn is at the back of the work, bring the yarn forward between the needles, then when you knit the next stitch, the yarn has to go over the top of the needle, thereby adding an extra stitch as you do the next knit stitch.

Your next row will probably be a purl row and you will see once you have finished that there will be a row of small eyelet holes, possible to thread ribbon through like in baby booties.

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Electronic versions of Crochet and PC patterns?

I am looking for the following patterns in an electronic (html, pdf, or other) format:

Crochet:
-Paradise Dolls 1899 Victorian Mother to Be Costume (P-123)
-Paradise Dolls 1904 St. Louis World Fair Frock (P-123)
-Annie's Attic Fashion Doll Collection Book Three

Plastic Canvas:
-Barbie-sized Four-Poster Bed (white with blue bedspread)
-Barbie Antique Stove
-Barbie Boardwalk Picnic
-American School of Needlecraft Boutique Shoppe (for Barbie)

Thanks in advance!

The only place I can think of to download patterns is e-patterncentral. I noticed that Annie's Attic is also doing a selection of pattern books in download format, but none of the doll patterns yet.

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Double Pointed Needles
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Easy beginner sock double-pointed needle knitting patterns?

I'm trying to search for easy sock knitting patterns that use double-pointed needles but I'm having no luck finding any that are aimed towards beginners. Is there any good links to easy sock knitting patterns?

This is a super-easy pattern for kids' socks that uses worsted-weight yarn: http://www.plymouthyarn.com/index.php?nav=cPatterns.freePatterns&pattern_id=000021

Knitting Daily has a free booklet (you'll need to "register" your email address) with 7 sock patterns: http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/21163.aspx The Comfy Socks are an easy, quick sock knit from bulky yarn and the On-Your-Toes Socks are regular crew socks knit with sock yarn from the toes up.

This link http://mary4169.tripod.com/Easy_Thin_Socks.pdf is to a pattern for regular sock yarn that's special because the designer "talks" you through getting started with sock knitting. She also has a pattern for worsted-weight yarn: http://mary4169.tripod.com/Easy_Worsted_Socks.pdf

I wish you good luck with your sock-making adventure and warn you that sock knitting can be addictive. It's the perfect take-along project, especially for traveling or waiting in doctors' offices.

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I have seen this yarn going for amazing deals on eBay, and I was wondering if it is worth it. I have heard good and bad things about it, but I want to know specifically what the good and the bad things are.

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How to wash banana silk yarn??

I bought this lovely banana silk yarn of ebay, but the problem is it smells like its been in a musty basement for quite sometime. This is the first time using this yarn and I don't know how to care for it. Is is possible to wash the skeins before I knit it? Or do I have to make my project first? Also it seems a bit over spun, and stiff, any tips to soften it? I got a great deal on it, so I am not really upset with the way it turned out, I just don't want to ruin it. Thanks

i found another site that talks about that kind of yarn and it says to

Hand wash in cold water, lie flat to dry.

you can make the project first then wash it or you can do it the other way around.

as for soften the yarn my guess is that itll soften up once you wash it.

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If a knitting pattern calls for DK weight yarn, can I use worsted weight?

There's little choices in DK yarn...I've looked at knitpicks and using their merino wool, it comes out to about $40 (14 balls).
But there's more variety in worsted weight.
My pattern is for a lace/cabled cardigan from Creative Knitting (March 2010 issue).
Thank you!

There is a lot of variety in DK or "light worsted" as well. Yarns that are put up using the 7-category scale for yarn size and stitch gauge would have DK or light worsted in the Category 3 group. Some sport yarns are in that group as well. Look for the "Category 3" weight marker on the ball band or look for yarns knitting to a gauge of 21 to 24 stitches in 4" on 3.75 mm to 4.5 mm needles (US 5 to 7).

The real issue is whether or not you can get gauge and produce a fabric in that pattern in that gauge that you like for that cardigan. DK or "light worsted" yarns are more likely to give you the fabric you want than are worsted weight (Category 4) yarns, which typically knit to 16 to 20 stitches per 4" on 4.5 mm to 5.5 mm needles (US 7 to 9).

You didn't say which KnitPicks merino DK yarn, so I assume you're looking at Merino Style at $2.79 for a 50 g ball containing 123 yards, which knits up to about 22 sts per 4," and 14 balls equal 1722 yards. That's a nice yarn for the money and should give good stitch definition for a lace/cable pattern.

It's hard to beat Cascade yarns for value. Cascade 220 Sport might work for you. It comes in a huge array of colors (http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-220Sport.asp ). At 164 yards per 50 g ball, it would take 10.5 balls to equal 1722 yards. If you don't need the full 1722 yards, 10 balls equals 1640 yards and comes in 10-ball packs for about $39. Here's one seller: http://www.fiber2yarn.com/catalog.php?category=Cascade%20Yarns

You might also like Brown Sheep Company's "Top of the Lamb Single Ply Sport" (24 sts = 4" on US 5 needles, 50 g = 154 yds, 1722 yards requires 12 balls at about $60) or "Lamb's Pride Superwash Sport" (24 sts = 4" on US 5 needles, 50 g = 180 yds, 1722 yards requires 10 balls at about $50) or "Top of the Lamb Sport" (24 sts = 4" on US 5 needles, 113 g = 350 yds, 1722 yards requires 5 balls at about $38). http://www.brownsheep.com/yarns.htm

If you can use a blended yarn, Plymouth Encore DK (75% acrylic, 25% wool): 22 sts = 4" on US 6 needles, 50 g = 150 yds, 1722 yards requires 12 balls at about $39. I'm using that yarn for socks right now, and I really like it. YMMV.

If you can use one that's all synthetic, Berroco's Comfort DK (50% nylon, 50% acrylic) might work. It comes in a huge color range. 50 g = 178 yards. 1722 yards requires 10 balls at about $32.50.

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