Talking Crochet: February 16, 2010: Pattern From the Past ... National Crochet Month ... Free Pattern

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February 16, 2010 SUBSCRIBE – IT'S FREE!   |   LET US HEAR FROM YOU Volume 7, Number 4 Dear Crafters, It's always intriguing to take a look back at the past, especially if it relates to a subject that we find fascinating or enjoyable. In this issue, we'll step back in time and visit what could be an ancient forerunner to our modern craft of crochet. Also included are some fun bits of crochet trivia that give us a glimpse of crochet in more recent historical times. Next month is National Crochet Month, so we've got some great suggestions for ways you can enhance your crochet experience and expand your stitching horizons. And to celebrate that "other" big occasion in March (it has to do with the color green), we've got a cute free pattern for a festive Irish Greeting door decoration. Crochet News, Views & How-Tos Pattern From the Past Take a look at the ripple design in the photo at right. It looks like an old-fashioned crocheted chevron afghan -- a favorite standard in the pattern repertoire of crocheters for generations. But although it may look like a ripple afghan, it's not. Amazingly, this piece is ...   Read more » Fun Crochet Trivia While we're on the subject of the past, I'd like to share some fun crochet trivia tidbits with you. For example, do you know why most crocheters in times past held the crochet hook in their hand like a pencil?  Read more » Celebrate National Crochet Month! March is almost here and that means National Crochet Month! Isn't it exciting to have our own national celebration that recognizes crochet's important contribution to the needle-arts industry? It's the perfect time for us to stop and take ...  Read more » Free Pattern Irish Greeting National Crochet Month isn't the only big celebration in March. There is, of course, St. Patrick's Day. In honor of this beloved holiday, we've got a pattern for a cute and inviting ...  Read more » Fasten Off We love hearing from our Talking Crochet readers. While we are not able to individually respond to e-mails, be assured that we read each and every one we receive. We really enjoy receiving your great ...  Read more » Table of Contents Crochet News, Views & How-Tos • Pattern From the Past • Fun Crochet Trivia • Celebrate National Crochet Month! Free Pattern Fasten Off Click here to browse through every page of the Annie's Attic catalog!

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