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Doll's Wig

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I made a wig for a hairless doll. All it is a mesh-like crocheted hat and then just add the hair extensions.

Waffle Stitch

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Has anyone tried the Waffle Crochet stitch? You must give it a try. Looks wonderful and it's a 3D stitch.

Abstract crochet cats

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Here is another stitch that I tried, the Abstract Crochet Cats. Looks more like cats the bigger the piece.

Wool Eater stitch

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Here is the Wool Eater crochet stitch. Looks wonderful.

Crocheted wig

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I finally finished the wig for my sister.

Projects needing a purpose

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I made these and are not quite sure what to use them for,

Headbands

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 Here is some of the headbands that I made. They are very easy to make and I found the pattern online: http://andromedasfibersart.blogspot.co.za/2012/05/easy-shell-headband-pattern.html. Wonderful quick pattern.

No More Tangle Ear-phones

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I am so tired of my ear-phones tangling, so I tried something different and covered them with a zipper. Now I don't have any more tangles.

Arm Bands

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Arm bands are excellent for boys, don't you think so?

CupCake Continers

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I have many of these little frozen yoghurt cups with lids. So I made them into crocheted cupcakes. Only problem is, is that I did a custom made pattern without writing it down, stupid of me. I hope to make more. :-)

Yo-yo's

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Hi All I felt like making some random craft, and decided on making yo-yo's. I am not yet sure what I will be using them for but it is nice to make these.  I used a CD for the size.

Curlicue Girl

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Curlicue Girl Hook: 3.5mm Head: Ch2 In 2 nd ch from hook, 6sc. Join. (6) 2sc in each ch across. Join. (12) *sc, 2sc* across. Join. (18) Sc  for 4 rounds. Join. (18) Dec until 6sts remain. Hair: Ch 16, 3sc in 2 nd ch and all remaining ch. Join with slst in same sp. Slst in next sc. In next sc, ch 16, 3 sc in ch across. Join with slst in same sp. Repeat hair until there are 4 curlies.

Quiky blanket

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I was feeling bored and needed an idea on what to make. So I took a look at Pinterest, and found this lovely idea on sarahlondon.wordpress.com, for a yo-yo coverlet. I am going to use this pattern for making baby blankets, which I will be adding to my BabyBag collection.  The pattern credit goes to Sarah London. In Progress Close-up of joining

Rainbow Loom Creation

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Rainbow Looms are very easy to work with. I made a mummy and didn't quite know what eyes to use. So I opted out for the largest eyes I could find. He really looks funny....

Just for a Say

Hi All It has been a long time since I have posted anything. This is because of all my exams that I am currently busy with. I will soon be finished and will post more often. I do have a question though....where do I get ideas and help for Freeform Crochet? I have never tried this type of crocheting and I am very interested to try. But I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mini Fishes on sticks

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Mini Fishes I thought to share this pattern with you all. This pattern is one of my first 'real' patterns, so I am not sure if it is easy for you to understand. I have never written patterns that others have read. So let me know if you are able to read this, if not tell me where I can change it. Mini Fishes Size of the finished fishes are 6cm by 7cm. Crochet hook 2.5mm Yarn Needle Stuffing Yarn 3ply Googly eyes or buttons Body Round 1: sc 6 into magic ring Round 2: 2 sc in each sc. (12sts) Round 3: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc* around. (18sts) Round 4: *sc 2, 2sc in next sc* around. (24sts). Round 5: *sc 3, 2sc in next sc* around. (30sts). Round 6: *sc 2, dec in next sc* around. (24sts). Round 7: *sc 1, dec in next sc* around. (18sts). Round 8: *Dec around. (12sts). End off. Fins (make 2) Ch 4. Row 1: sc in 2 nd ch from hook, 2 dc in the next ch, sc in last ch. End off. Tail (make 1) Leaving a long tail, Ch 6. Row 1: sc in ...