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Free Single Crochet Wire Beaded Bangle Pattern

Hi EtsyHookers... For two and a half years, I taught a beginning crochet class for Michaels Arts and Crafts. I really enjoyed sharing my knowledge (limited, compared to others) of crocheting with yarn. Then I stumbled across crocheting with wire and beads, creating my 'Braidlets'. Soon after I opened my Etsy shop, I wrote this pattern and sold it. However, after reminiscing about teaching, I realized, I want to share the knowledge I have about crocheting with wire and beads. Please remember, t… Continue

Added by CrochetHooked on November 19, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Mad Hatter

Now that I am finally back, I want to brag about some hats that I made this week. Two of them are for sale, and one is for myself.

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Added by Jenia Rand on November 19, 2009 at 11:19am — No Comments

My apologies.

I realize that I have been really inactive over the last month and a half or so. Life has been flying by and I have barely been able to hold on to the reins. I realized that I needed to take stock of what I spend my time doing, and reallocate that time to more productive items. Phew. It has been HARD. I am still not entirely sure how to successfully allocate my time so that I can get everything I want to get done, done! Sorry I am rambling. Point being that now with a rather successful blog, my… Continue

Added by Rose on November 19, 2009 at 12:20am — 1 Comment

Crochet Chat with Brett Bara

When: Wed, November 18, Time: 4pm – 5pm Where: Etsy's Virtual Labs (Online) DescriptionJoin us for a live chat with Crochet Today's Brett Bara. Brett will be talk with strategies for getting all those handmade gifts done on time, reducing stress, saving money, and supporting handmade. http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php Continue

Added by CrochetHooked on November 18, 2009 at 3:15am — No Comments

My Search to Be Square - Part 1

I love to cross stitch on crocheted fabric and I had made an afghan several years ago that featured our family name and a cabin graphic with some pine trees. So when I came across this free . . . (click here to read the entire blog post) Continue

Added by Julie - RedBerryCrochet on November 17, 2009 at 12:10pm — 1 Comment

I wanna start a blog spot blog and ...

and Im stuck on a name There are a couple Id like to do. but a few are taken.. now sure IF I want to use my shop name.. or try something else. suggestions would be nice. Continue

Added by Crystal on November 15, 2009 at 10:17pm — 3 Comments

geting some things done and photographed and posted takes time

I have been working on quite a few new pieces for my shop. I have finished some thread ball ornaments- there are small and large ones. I also have made some cream ornaments with fake holly at the tip that have a green crochet piece pined to it. they turned out lovely. also getting ready for a couple craft shows one this week one next week. One is in Monroe (WA) and the other is a fairly small one in Tuckwila ( Wa) I also figured out how to add a etsy kiosk to my facebook fan page. which is very… Continue

Added by Crystal on November 15, 2009 at 1:18pm — No Comments

We got elfed!

A little pre-holiday cheer for you to help you get your hooks flying faster ... it's almost time....Christmas stops for no one!

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Added by Doris M. Sturm on November 10, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

How do I add a mini of my Etsy shop to my profile...

Okay it's things like this, and my tax forms, that make me wonder how i got through journalism school....can someone help me figure this one out?? lol deb Continue

Added by MySpareTimeDesign on November 10, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Snow Family

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Added by Alisha on November 8, 2009 at 11:44am — 4 Comments

I snagged a treasury

And it's all about my Santa list...lol... see it here... http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=92467 and please check out my latest project and let me know what you think...now I can't wait for the grandbabies!!!! Continue

Added by MySpareTimeDesign on November 6, 2009 at 7:13pm — No Comments

Oh Baby dotcom

Oh Baby dotcom

Handmade boutique quality pieces.
Hand knit and crochet items for baby, toddler and children.<</i>br>
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Added by Melody Tuli on October 29, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Here's my latest creation.

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Added by Hera on October 19, 2009 at 5:44pm — 6 Comments

howdy

Sorry for not being on the team much. I have had a problem and ended up in hosptial for while. I'm doing ok now I just had hard time sitting at desk too long. I missed the pet challange. oops i wanted to put a cat couch on it. maybe next one. How has everyone been? Hope all is fine with you. take care and happy selling Continue

Added by Bruce Furney on October 19, 2009 at 10:33am — 2 Comments

Yaami Handmade - Etsy Tool

Yaami Handmade is a community of buyers and sellers of handmade creations. We provide ways to help sellers promote their shops as well as tools to help in the running of their shop. I joined a few days ago... so I thought I would share with all of you! Thanks Cari http://www.yaami.com/

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Added by CrochetHooked on October 19, 2009 at 2:07am — No Comments

New Patterns

I have the Sweetie Ghosts finished & The Elf Girl I love these Ghosts so much !! Continue

Added by Alisha on October 16, 2009 at 12:03pm — No Comments

wow that was a busy 4 weeks :)

I just finished two more custom orders- one for dishcloths and the other for a baby hat and blanket set. :) Now I can work on my inventory- for the holidays - I have some small satin covered balls in red blue gold and white and green Im making lace for Im also going to make more flakes and work with another seller on appliques for her shop. she wants snow flakes- and flowers at the moment.. I also want to make up some bats for my LYS- to do a little gorilla crochet for her tree outside her shop… Continue

Added by Crystal on October 13, 2009 at 8:34pm — No Comments