About this blog
Do you like cross-stitching? Scrapbooking? Beading? Carving mammals into a tree stump with a chainsaw? Chances are, you're not the only one. Here, you can share pictures of your latest queen-size quilt or 12-hour scrapbooking session with the rest of the crafty people in York. We'll also point you toward events and meeting places that feature your craft of choice, such as craft shows, group meetings and charity events. If you're having trouble with your homemade hobby, we can give you links to blogs and other useful sites to get help.
We encourage you to send in your crafting news and pictures. Just e-mail Caryn Rupert at crupert@ydr.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Category Archives: Crocheting
Flashback Friday: Some really old crochet hooks
I know it’s been a while since I’ve flashed back to an older, simpler and sometimes more hideous time in crafting, but I have some things to share. I’ve been doing some spring cleaning in my knitting stash. I purchased … Continue reading
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I’m hooked
After struggling with teaching myself how to crochet for a week, it seems I’ve finally discovered how to crochet. The revelation came to me last night when I got past the first round of those little shell-shaped stitches with a … Continue reading
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Explore the coral reef in crochet
This article was on Lancaster Online last week. Twenty crocheters from a group at the Lancaster Yarn Shop helped to crochet a coral reef exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. They used a technique called hyperbolic crochet, where you … Continue reading
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Get “Hooked for Life”
If you love to crochet, you’ll enjoy reading “Hooked for Life” by Mary Beth Temple. Click here for a review.
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