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4/13/08 - Easy Triangle Shaped Motif
This motif is made in four easy rounds. If anyone has questions while crocheting the first two rounds, refer to my photos in my Basic Triangle Shape tutorial.

4/12/08 - How to Crochet a Basic Triangle Shape
I've taken photos of the rounds in progress, to make it easy to learn how to crochet a triangle.

4/6/08 - Sun Decorative Wrist Band - Free Pattern
Crocheted with worsted weight yarn, this decorative wrist band works up quickly. It could be made with cotton worsted weight yarn for an exercise band or for summer wear. For cold weather wear, use worsted weight yarn made of acrylic, wool or other fibers.

4/6/08 - Photos - Showing 4 Different Buttons Used on Sun Wrist Band
The button used in the center can dramatically change the look of the finished wrist band.

3/22/08 - CarrotRabbitghan - Free Pattern
You might know a child who would love to receive this as a gift from you. I've shown the rabbit and carrot filet crochet pieces joined, with instructions for the method that I used for finishing the joined pieces with outside rounds.

3/20/08 - Easy Boxed Shell Columns Afghan - Free Pattern
I created this pattern with beginners in mind, with the goal of coming up with a design that would be easy yet not so simple that it might be boring. Experienced crocheters can also enjoy making afghans from this pattern. I've given some extra explanation and help links for the benefit of beginning crocheters.

3/14/08 - Carrot Charted Pattern
I created this carrot chart to accompany the rabbit chart on the site.

3/9/08 - Ruffled Edge Box Shell Skirt (or Cape or Beach Coverup)
A skirt made from this pattern would be worn as an overskirt over a fabric skirt. Or, using cotton yarn, it could be used as a beach wrap skirt or long cape coverup to put on over a swimsuit. It can be made in any length that you choose.

3/7/08 - How to Crochet a Basic Brimmed Hat Sized for Babies and Toddlers
I used a self-striping sport weight yarn to crochet the example but wrote the directions in a way that will allow you to substitute any brand, weight and type of yarn that you choose.

2/24/08 - Help Photos for Learning to Crochet the Boxed Shell Stitch Pattern
Photos showing a closer look at the boxed shell stitch pattern, helpful to refer to when crocheting items that include this type of stitch pattern. Links to free patterns that have this boxed shell stitch used in the item.

2/18/08 - Half Circle Purse
I designed this in a half circle shape, crocheting an example with a self striping yarn. Instead of making the front and back as two separate pieces to be sewn together, I designed the front and back to be crocheted as one continuous piece. Try this pattern out, to see how I did it.

2/18/08 - Help Photo for Crocheting Back Part of Half Circle Purse
Click the link named Next under the photo to see additional help photos for that pattern.

2/7/08 - Ideas for Things to Make Using Filet Crochet Charts
Suggestions for items that can be made, beginning with a crocheted piece that was made by following a filet crochet chart.

2/6/08 - Dangling Hearts Charted Design
This could be useful for a Valentine's Day project but is also great for any time of year. Free pattern.

2/2/08 - Boxed Shell Cape
Starting chains for sizes extra small - extra large. Each will fit a range of sizes due to the drawstring top. The photo shows a medium length but it could be made shorter for a capelet or longer for a full cape. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize so the crocheting goes along fairly fast.

1/24/08 - Shells and Loops Large Hexagon Shaped 6-Sided Motif
A 6-sided motif with 23 rounds, with a shells design. Chain loops on the last rounds give a lacy look to the outer edge. Free pattern.

1/20/08 - Boxed Shell / Shells Path Combo Scarf
This scarf combines my boxed shell variation with rows of crocheted shells. Free pattern.

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