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23 hrs ago | Parry Sound North Star

Helping homeless while saving the environment

Rita Kunc spent the past year single-crocheting this plastic sleeping mat. Charlene Peck photo Challenged by the chance to help the homeless and protect the environment, Rita Kunc began crocheting a plastic sleeping mat one year ago.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

The Tennessean

Key Club members brings warmth to newborns

PLEASANT VIEW - Sycamore High School math teacher Gwen White Owl was a member of the Key Club when she was in school.

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Related Topix: Pleasant View, TN, Education Etc., Life

Tue Nov 24, 2009

ThinkGeek

Geek Toys : Mini Crochet Timmy the Monkey

The Japanese have the coolest things, one of which is amigurumi, the art of creating "Teh Cute" in the form of knitted or crocheted animals.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Examiner.com

Knitting: Bringing it home for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is approaching and we're reminded of family and home. An idealistic scene is Currier and Ives "The Knitting Lesson". The picture that comes to my mind is being at Grandma's with the crocheted pineapple doily on the side table, a warm and cozy, hand knitted afghan on the couch and a knitted lace shawl on the coat stand.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Hobbies, Knitting, Jamestown, VA

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Marshfield News-Herald

Your Top 10 for homemade gifts

Homemade gifts long have been popular during the holidays as a cherished present.

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Related Topix: Marshfield, WI, Life, Hobbies, Recipes

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Examiner.com

Vanna's Choice Knitting and Crochet Contest

Lion Brand Yarn Company is sponsoring a yarn contest at Michaels stores. The grand prize is $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip for two to Los Angeles to meet Vanna White.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Examiner.com

Vintage style beret to quickly crochet

Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this elegant vintage style beret from Garnstudio can quickly be crocheted using just one skein of Drops Alaska and a size US H/8 hook.

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Barriere Star Journal

A crochet conundrum

There will be an air of mystery at the Anglican Women's Guild Holly Tea and Bake Sale next week.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Trend Hunter Magazine

Limb-Crocheted Corsets - Colorful and Warm Handmade Lace-Up Leg Warmers

These handmade lace-up leg warmers are available in knee-high and thigh-high versions and are like crocheted corsets for your legs.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

About.com

Why You Might Not Be Too Busy To Crochet

Because of some positive peer pressure from my friend Tammy, I recently started doing something I had previously thought I was way too busy to do: I've been crocheting ! Before a week ago, the last thing I'd crocheted was a pair of scarves I'd made over ten years ago , but now I've completed four scarves and am thinking of moving on to hats.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Examiner.com

Less is more, knitting in a recession

Knitting in this recession has most knitters in a bind as to how to save money and at the same time, knit with inspiration, and above all - keep knitting.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting, Shelburne Falls, MA

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Citrus County Chronicle

Woman crochets 315 items for charity

How long does it take to crochet 110 scarves? How about 205 hats? Elaine Gurry knows the answer: "Approximately 1,055 hours." That's the amount of time it took her to craft the total of 315 pieces that she gave to Family Resource Center of Citrus County this week.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Citrus County, FL, Crystal River, FL

Examiner.com

Crochet Supplies

You can go to Walmart in the crafts isle and buy yarn. They have a variety of types and colors.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Fort Wright, KY

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Nake-id Knits

Great gifts for knitters and crocheters under $10

Whether we are still officially mired in a recession is a matter of opinion. But who among us doesn't love a small box with something wonderful and well-chosen inside? Some ideas for the stitchers on your list: 1. A bottle of Barking Sheep Malbec/Bonarda . Described as intense and fruity.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting

The York Daily Record

Crocheting group wants to help Warm Up America

The Chicks with Sticks knitting and crocheting group needs help to piece together rectangles for afghans as part of the nationwide service project, Warm Up America.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting, East Berlin, PA

Tue Nov 10, 2009

About.com

Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet

I bought this book because I was enchanted by amigurumi critters, but I was convinced I wouldn't be able to complete any of the projects in it.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

The York Daily Record

After stroke, Springettsbury Township woman's crocheting hobby doubles as physical therapy

After suffering a stroke, crochet helped Tamara Aviles sharpen her motor skills.

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WUSA9.com Washington, DC

Breast Cancer Patient Gets Help With Bills

Jeanelle Williams receives a Comfort Blanket crocheted by volunteers with ALL Shades of Pink.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Life, Hobbies, Non-Profit

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Pensacola News Journal

Students help crocheting 'Grandma' celebrate birthday

The students at Montessori School of Pensacola call their knitting and crocheting teacher 'Grandma.' And they treat her like Grandma, too.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting, Pensacola, FL, Pensacola Metro, Family, Kids, Lincoln Town Car, Lincoln

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Cool Hunting

Galen Trezise Crocheted Cozies

From the newly-opened Look boutique in SF, these handmade cozies have all the warm appeal of a sweater grandma made with an offbeat Dr.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, New York

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