Crochet Challenge!! Day 27: Favorite Crochet Book

My favorite crochet book is actually the first one I ever got. It is so much loved that all of the middle pages are falling out. It's called Amigurumi World and it has the cutest, simplest, and best designed amigurumi's out there. When I make my own patterns I try to make them to this standard.

The author is absolutely brilliant and all the pattern books she put out after this are just as fantastic! And unlike most crochet pattern books where it is the same basic pattern over and over again, each of her patterns is different and has a purpose. It is a great book for anyone, but amazing for anyone just starting to learn. I would definitely recommend all of her books. Here are some of her other titles:

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Crochet Challenge!! Day 24: Favorite Stitch

Usually I make things like toys and object, so I don't use a particular stitch very often. I did find a stitch that I liked during this challenge, which is the Corner to Corner stitch. It can be used it to make stripes or pictures which is what I have been enjoying. I used this stitch to make the Halloween wall hang and am planning another using the same method. 

Here is the chart for a pumpkin wall hang that I'm planning. Its very easy to make charts like these in paint and its on every computer for free which is a plus. 

I was playing with the stitch this weekend and made this little block. 

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Crochet Challenge!! Day 12: Favorite Yarn Shop

My favorite exclusively yarn shop would have to be Woolbearers. It has a wonderful vibe and they specialize in hand painted yarn. They also have fun, quirky classes like "knitting and yoga". I don't go there very often because it's a little out of my price range. But not as expensive as some shops and for the quality product that have, I have never been less than thrilled with any thing I got there. And they sell spinning supplies

Usually I buy my yarn at Ac Moore, just because of the price and the fact that they always have at least a 40% coupon and they carry my favorite yarn :) 

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Crochet Challenge!! Day 8: Favorite Yarn

My favorite yarn to use is definetly Red Heart Super Saver Economy. As you can probably tell the price is definetly a factor. It also has sooooooo many colors. It is a little rough but there are ways of softening it after the project is finished. I would be hard pressed to find more than 2 projects I have ever made that aren't Super Saver. 

Look at all the colors!!!! 

       

        

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