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MAKER MONDAYS:Crochet

Our Favorite Crocheters

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TREASURY MONDAYS: Honey, Honey...........

Honey, Honey... by mama chei on Etsy--Pinned with TreasuryPin.com

1. Baby Bar - 3 Oz Buttermilk, Honey and Oatmeal Bar in Blue, Green or Pink Bag- https://www.etsy.com/listing/125907193/baby-bar-3-oz-buttermilk-honey-and?ref=tre-2724260521-1

2. Honey Oat Barkscotti gourmet organic homemade dog treats- https://www.etsy.com/listing/178058445/honey-oat-barkscotti-gourmet-organic?ref=tre-2724260521-2

3. Soap " Honey Comb " With Organic Local Honey, Cover With Gold Mica Weight 4oz Handmade Natural Soap,With Almond Oil, Great Gift,Present.- https://www.etsy.com/listing/200522540/soap-honey-comb-with-organic-local-honey?ref=tre-2724260521-3

4. Honey Brown Quartz Necklace or Wrap Bracelet - Large Wire Wrapped Citrine Pendant- https://www.etsy.com/listing/201673824/honey-brown-quartz-necklace-or-wrap?ref=tre-2724260521-4

5. Crochet Afghan Full Size Granny Ripple in Honey Golden Brown- https://www.etsy.com/listing/124618317/crochet-afghan-full-size-granny-ripple?ref=tre-2724260521-5

6. Honey Mustard Sparkle Button Scarf, Great Fashion Accessory Sparkle, Button Both Directions, Gold Accessory Womens Accessory Gold Accent- https://www.etsy.com/listing/203315853/honey-mustard-sparkle-button-scarf-great?ref=tre-2724260521-6

7. HONEYDROP GLAMAZONE EARRINGS Crystal Glass Large Beads

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200889272/honeydrop-glamazone-earrings-crystal?ref=tre-2724260521-7

8. Tea Teabags 25 Lemon / Honey Hand Blended Green tea in teabags- https://www.etsy.com/listing/52617617/tea-teabags-25-lemon-honey-hand-blended?ref=tre-2724260521-8

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TREASURY MONDAY: August is National Peach Month

1. Peach and Black Swarovski - https://www.etsy.com/listing/198790353/peach-and-black-swarovski-bracelet?ref=tre-2726618964-1

2. Peach Swarvoski Crystal and Copper Stardust Bead Dangle Earrings- https://www.etsy.com/listing/155625924/peach-swarvoski-crystal-and-copper?ref=tre-2726618964-2

3. Ready to Ship - Baby hat - Peach colors - with Pom- https://www.etsy.com/listing/179306764/ready-to-ship-baby-hat-peach-colors-with?ref=tre-2726618964-3

4.Beautiful Blue, Peach and Cream Beaded Metal Work Set in a Resin Pendant, Necklace- https://www.etsy.com/listing/159762348/beautiful-blue-peach-and-cream-beaded?ref=tre-2726618964-4

5. Peachy Keen with a Shabby Chic Rose--Small Drawstring Bags (Set of 2)- https://www.etsy.com/listing/199325805/peachy-keen-with-a-shabby-chic-rose?ref=tre-2726618964-5

6.Peach and Copper Necklace and Earrings-

https://www.etsy.com/listing/162708983/peach-and-copper-necklace-and-earrings?ref=tre-2726618964-6

7. Vintage Cottage Chic / Shabby Chic Polyester / Poly Blend Light Weight Fabric with Peach Roses - Over a Yard- https://www.etsy.com/listing/125757281/vintage-cottage-chic-shabby-chic?ref=tre-2726618964-7

8. Crochet Washcloth, Scrubbie Cotton, Spa Accessory- variegated coral and brown- https://www.etsy.com/listing/197721938/crochet-washcloth-scrubbie-cotton-spa?ref=tre-2726618964-8

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AWESOME ETSY BUYS: Red Flower Crocheted Bookmark

This beautiful crocheted bookmark was made by Granny from Grannyscraftattic. Visit her shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/grannyscraftattic

A bright and cheery way to keep your place in a book. This crocheted flower has a star button sewn into the middle, and a long green stem, ending with a crocheted leaf. It measures approximately 12" long. The flower measures approximately 3" across and the leaf is approximately 1 1/2" long.

"love how detailed it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that little star in the center is so cute and i love the color, the red is so bright and cheerful. will sure bring me back to reading, thank you granny!"

TREASURY MONDAY: Captain America, America's Soldier

1. Red coral earrings, sterling silver earwires, Swarovski crystals.- https://www.etsy.com/listing/84249396/red-coral-earrings-sterling-silver?ref=tre-2725680594-1
2.White Nylon Pot Scrubber- https://www.etsy.com/listing/122271674/white-nylon-pot-scrubber?ref=tre-2725680594-2
3. Blue Turquoise Bracelet - Turquoise Jewelry - Gemstone Bracelet- https://www.etsy.com/listing/107210783/blue-turquoise-bracelet-turquoise?ref=tre-2725680594-3
4. Ruby Red Spotted Guinea Hen Plumage Feather Wholesale Bulk Lot- https://www.etsy.com/listing/117740891/ruby-red-spotted-guinea-hen-plumage?ref=tre-2725680594-4
5. White and Cream Reversible A-line Top with Front Bow Detail by PapooseClothing- https://www.etsy.com/listing/105662884/white-and-cream-reversible-a-line-top?ref=tre-2725680594-5
6. Big Blue Crystal Earrings, Rhinestones too, and White Opaque and Silver Faceted Roundelle, Sparkle, Sparkle Everywhere.- https://www.etsy.com/listing/159237454/big-blue-crystal-earrings-rhinestones?ref=tre-2725680594-6
7. Valentine's Red Heart Pendant on 18 inch Suede Necklace- https://www.etsy.com/listing/90730221/valentines-red-heart-pendant-on-18-inch?ref=tre-2725680594-7
8. Dark Blue Crystal Clay Pendant, Necklace with Metal Swirl Center Surrounded by 7 Bright Blue and 1 Purple Swarovski Crystals- https://www.etsy.com/listing/162708992/dark-blue-crystal-clay-pendant-necklace?ref=tre-2725680594-8

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LEARN TO CRAFT: Simple Crochet Scarf Pattern

Crochet patterns don't get any easier than this one; this is just about the most basic crochet scarf pattern you could ask for. There are only two crochet stitches you'll need to know: the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch.

Materials:

Yarn: You'll need worsted weight yarn (medium weight yarn.) My sample scarf was crocheted using Red Heart Super Saver. I chose this yarn because it is both affordable and widely available, but I encourage you to upgrade if you like. This scarf would be nice and warm if crocheted using wool, and the design could also work well with many other different types of yarn.
Crochet Hook: I used a size K crochet hook to make the sample scarf. Please use this size hook as a starting point, but keep in mind that it's not set in stone that this is the only possible hook size that will work.

One of the beautiful things about crochet is that it is made by human beings, not machines. Each crocheter is unique, and each crocheter's work is unique. Your crochet stitches will probably differ from mine -- perhaps slightly or perhaps a great deal. That isn't because you're a beginner, and it isn't because you "aren't doing it right." It's because crochet is as much art as it is craft. Each painter's brush stroke is an individual artistic expression, and you can think of each crochet stitch in the same way.
Other: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Scarf Size:

The sample scarf measures 84 inches (7 feet) long by 4 inches wide.

Gauge:

Stitch Gauge: I worked to the following gauge when I crocheted my sample scarf: 8 single crochet stitches = 3 inches.

There are a couple different ways you could check your gauge. You could either crochet a gauge swatch measuring at least 4 inches square (bigger is better.) You'd crochet this in single crochet stitch using the exact same yarn and crochet hook you'll use to crochet your scarf. Then you measure the center 3 inches of the swatch to see how many stitches per inch you are working with that particular combination of hook and yarn.
The other option is to just jump into crocheting the scarf, and hope for the best. There's a chance your gauge would be close enough to mine, but there's also a chance it would be off and you'd have to rip the entire thing out and start over.
It's up to you which way you want to go.
If you choose to jump into crocheting the scarf, after you've worked several rows, measure your work.
If you have more than 8 stitches per 3 inches, it means that your stitches are turning out smaller than my stitches did when I crocheted the sample scarf. Your scarf is likely to turn out smaller than mine did. My sample scarf is very long and even if yours turns out significantly shorter, it'll likely still be wearable. If you have your heart set on a seven foot scarf you may wish to switch to a larger crochet hook and start over. If you're OK with having a shorter scarf than the sample, don't feel obligated to start over.

If you have fewer than 8 stitches per 3 inches, it means your stitches are turning out larger than mine did when I crocheted my sample scarf. In that case, your scarf is likely to turn out really, really long; you also risk running out of yarn. In this case, it would probably be best to change to a smaller crochet hook and start over. That's totally up to you; if you want a seriously long scarf and you bought plenty of yarn, you could keep going with the same hook if you like.

Row Gauge: Row gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern: none

Scarf Instructions:

Pull out a length of yarn measuring at least six inches or longer; leave this length unworked and make a slip knot after that point. Then, being careful to work with the end attached to the ball of yarn (rather than the cut end,) crochet a long starting chain consisting of 224 chain stitches.
Row 1: Work a single crochet stitch in the second chain from your hook.
If you're thinking "second chain from my hook? huh?" keep the following in mind: After you've crocheted your chain, you'll have an active loop still on your hook. Don't count your active loop; start counting with the first chain adjacent to the active loop. You'll work into the chain stitch that's on the other side of that one, the second chain from your crochet hook.
Continue working single crochet stitches all the way across your starting chain. You'll work one single crochet stitch into each chain stitch, until you've reached the end. When you get to the end, count your single crochet stitches to make sure you have a total of 223.
Next, you'll crochet one chain stitch to use as a turning chain. Then flip your work horizontally, so that you can work back across the piece. When you flip the work, you'll be looking at the side that used to be facing away from you.
Row 2: If you look carefully at the top of the row of single crochet stitches you just made, you'll see that each stitch has two loops at the top. When you work your single crochet stitches from this point on, be careful to work through both of these loops together -- meaning that you will insert your crochet hook underneath both of the loops, not just one loop or the other.
Note: single crochet stitch is typically worked through both loops, but it is possible to work through only one loop to get a different effect. Small changes like this can make a big difference in how your project turns out. If you are curious about some of the possibilities you could achieve by working through different loops, check out this list of single crochet stitch variations.
Working through both loops, work a single crochet stitch into the last single crochet stitch you made in row 1. Continue working 1 single crochet stitch into each single crochet stitch, all the way across the row. Be sure to count your stitches and make sure you have 223 stitches in the row. Work one chain stitch and turn the work over horizontally so you can work back across again.
Rows 3 and Up: Repeat row 2 until your scarf is the desired width. Mine is 13 rows, and it measures 4 inches; yours can be whatever size you want it to be.
When you crochet the last row, do not work a turning chain afterwards, because you'll be finishing your work rather than turning it over and continuing.

How to End Off:

Leave a length of yarn at the end measuring at least six inches; I usually leave even more than that, because having a long piece of yarn to work with makes it easier to weave the ends in. Cut the yarn, taking care not to drop your active loop. Wrap the cut length of yarn around your hook, grab it with the hook, and pull it all the way through the active loop. Give it a gentle tug to ensure that it is tight and will not come undone. Thread the cut end of this yarn onto a tapestry needle and use it to weave in your ends. After you weave in both ends, the scarf is ready to be worn.

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CRAFTING ANECDOTES: A Crochet Story

My grandmother taught me when I was about 5. I learned to make a chain. I made chains miles long. Every color I could. I would make chains that went all through the house. Of course, I had to pull them out and re-roll them back into a ball for my grandma! She then taught me different stitches.
My very best friend crochets too. We used to just sit and crochet and enjoy a cup together, me tea, her coffee. I miss those days. We live far apart and the time we do get to spend together, we certainly don't sit and crochet!

Fast track to 20 years later.........

No Time To Crochet I've always wanted to keep crocheting but I never told anyone because I was always told that the only people who crochet are old women an women who are having babies so I gave up, then a year ago I told my husband that I've always wanted 2 do it so he bought me a crochet kit, a book and yarn so I tried and I failed to get it straight then I started watching you tube videos and then I learn how to do different stitches, I learned how to make my first scarf and beanie, and now I'm making a blanket but sadly with my 2 daughters and husband I have no time 2 crochet and it makes me sad because crocheting always calms me down and I love doing it but I have no time:(

WE'D LIKE TO HEAR YOUR CROCHET STORIES, SHARE THEM BELOW!

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AWESOME ETSY BUYS: Sink Scrubbies!

These beautiful sink scrubbies were msde by GRANNYSCRAFTATTIC. visit her etsy shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/grannyscraftattic.

Each spiral sink scrubby is crocheted using acrylic yarn and is actually 2-layered. It has ridges to help scrub those scratches and dirt from your sink. It measures approximately 4".
I am addicted to these scrubbies. Try them now and tell me what you think. Hurry! they are selling like hotcakes!

FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS: MEDDYWV

Custom Dog - Amigurumi - Hand Crocheted is made by Meddywv, a wonderful etsian and a wonderful friend. Visit her Etsy shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/meddywv

1. Tell me a little about yourself.
Well, I'm the VP of a no-kill animal rescue, The Olive Branch Animal Rescue and Refuge. I have a shop in Sistersville WV along with the Animal Rescues Pet Supply store and I live on a farm with my husband, 4 horses, 3 cats and 2 dogs. My kids are grown.
2. Where does your inspiration come from when crafting?
I guess my inspiration comes from all the animals in my life.

3. Who taught you and how did you learn to craft?
I've been crocheting since the 6th grade when my teacher taught me. But only have been doing amigurumi for the past 2 years.

4. Any Specific Tips you have for newbie crafters starting a business in Etsy?
tips would be to be persistent and keep at it....it took a year for my etsy shop to catch on. lol

5.Name 3 websites you couldn’t live without.3 favorite websites for my crafting
etsy!
i can't live without the following websites: Etsy (of course), the Olive Branch www.olivebranchwv.org , and facebook (to keep up with my kids!) lol

6. What are your 3 favorite shops and why.
TEDARLA, for her bows that she makes for me, Caribbean Scents for her body butter which I adore, and SoapArt for the best clove soap i've ever used!

7. Where do you see your crafting business in 10 years?
in 10 years i hope my hands and my eyes allow me to keep crocheting!!!

*************WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM FROM MEDDYWV? WE"D LIKE TO KNOW!****************

♥ CREATIVE GIFTS♥

Look what I bought!

This toothfairy pillow was created by grannyscraftattic, https://www.etsy.com/shop/grannyscraftattic. Thanks for your creativity granny!

maybe it will make my daughter less scared of the dentist =)

Blue Skies

“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true”

1. Beautiful Blue Earrings- https://www.etsy.com/listing/97050919/beautiful-blue-earrings?ref=tre-2722677287-1

2. Aqua and White 3 Strand Beaded Stretch Bracelet - Custom Made to Size- https://www.etsy.com/listing/90388699/aqua-and-white-3-strand-beaded-stretch?ref=tre-2722677287-2

3. Cameo Boy Angel Praying Soap- https://www.etsy.com/listing/129007050/cameo-boy-angel-praying-soap?ref=tre-2722677287-3

4. BOGO Bashful Blue Stampin Up Satin Ribbon- https://www.etsy.com/listing/167048933/bogo-bashful-blue-stampin-up-satin?ref=tre-2722677287-4

5.Spiral Scrubby - Blue Tones 4"- https://www.etsy.com/listing/162159342/spiral-scrubby-blue-tones-4?ref=tre-2722677287-5

6. 10 mm Blue Melon Shape Magnesite Beads- https://www.etsy.com/listing/164845448/10-mm-blue-melon-shape-magnesite-beads?ref=tre-2722677287-6

7. blue houses set of 2 potholders hot padshttps://www.etsy.com/listing/159986196/blue-houses-set-of-2-potholders-hot-pads?ref=tre-2722677287-7

8. Fimo flower Wire-wrapped ring- Blue Flower, size 4-12- https://www.etsy.com/listing/165555375/fimo-flower-wire-wrapped-ring-blue?ref=tre-2722677287-8

***WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM FROM THE ITEMS ABOVE AND WHY? Voice your opinion in the comments below and be featured in the future boards of TREASURY MONDAY =)

TREASURY MONDAY; GREENER PASTURES

TOP CROCHETER

The fastest crocheter is Lisa Gentry (USA) who crocheted a total of 5,113 stitches in 30 minutes at the Michaels Arts and Crafts Store, Monroe, Louisiana, USA on 25 June 2005.
Lisa crocheted 284 shells (3 treble crochet in each shell) plus one treble crochet which is 5,113 in total - equivalent to 170 stitches per minute. Think our beloved crocheters can measure up? Leave your vote on the comments below ;)

1. ECOFROGGY- https://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofroggy?ref=l2-shopheader-name

2. GRAMMALEA- https://www.etsy.com/shop/grammalea?ref=l2-shopheader-name

3. GRANSMASCROCHETCOTTAGE- https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrandmasCrochetCotta?ref=l2-shopheader-name

4. GRANNYSCRAFTATTIC- https://www.etsy.com/shop/grannyscraftattic?ref=search_shop_redirect

5. HAHNMADE- https://www.etsy.com/shop/HahnMade?ref=search_shop_redirect

6. JENNIESPETCORNER- https://www.etsy.com/shop/jenniespetcorner?ref=search_shop_redirect

7. MEDDYWV- https://www.etsy.com/shop/meddywv?ref=l2-shopheader-name

8. SAVEDBYGRACECREATION- https://www.etsy.com/shop/savedbygracecreation

9. SIMPLYSPINDLE- https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySpindle?ref=search_shop_redirect

10. TIMEFORCROCHET- https://www.etsy.com/shop/TimeForCrochet?ref=search_shop_redirect

TREASURY MONDAY: SUNSHINE! BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE!

No matter how hard things get in life , just don't worry about it, hold firm to your grounds and fight with your head up because after a heavy rain there will still be sunshine.

1. YELLOW AGATE- These beautiful semi-precious gems will surely make your masterpiece shine! https://www.etsy.com/listing/96003728/yellow-fire-agate-14mm-round-8-long-14?ref=tre-2725090876-1

2. SPIRAL SCRUBBY- These scrubbies are so soft, you can use it on baby’s skin. Take it from me, I have 7 of them ;) https://www.etsy.com/listing/130360474/spiral-scrubby-yellow-and-white-4?ref=tre-2725090876-2

3. BEADED HAIRCOMBS- Wearing these hair combs will surely add a spring in your step! https://www.etsy.com/listing/100199820/beaded-hair-combs-golden-buttercup-one?ref=tre-2725090876-3

4. LILY PHOTO- Feng Shui believers hold Lily as the emblem of summer and abundance. https://www.etsy.com/listing/108373911/4-x-6-photo-print-yellow-lilies?ref=tre-2725090876-4

5. CRYSTAL ENCRUSTED PENDANT- Elegance becomes you as you wear this pendant. https://www.etsy.com/listing/121594635/green-and-clear-crystal-encrusted?ref=tre-2725090876-5

6. ANGEL- Meet Raechel the Guardian Angel, she will protect you and guide you through your rough patches. https://www.etsy.com/listing/73052711/rachael-the-guardian-angel?ref=tre-2725090876-6

7. HAIRCLIP- Winnie The Pooh Inspired Sculpted Hair Bow….handmade with love from grosgrain ribbons and a pom pom nose attached with an alligator clip https://www.etsy.com/listing/120487379/sculpted-winnie-the-pooh-inspired-hair?ref=tre-2725090876-7

8. FIMO BEADS- Drilled side to side, these beads are a perfect addition to any creation. https://www.etsy.com/listing/127519575/fimo-flower-17?ref=tre-2725090876-8!

***WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM FROM THE ITEMS ABOVE AND WHY? Voice your opinion in the comments below and be featured in the future boards of TREASURY MONDAY =)

FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS: GRANNYSCRAFTATTIC

FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS: A HANDMADE BABY AFGHAN

This Colorful Kitties Baby Afghan is handmade by Grannyscraftattic, a truly wonderful lady and fellow crafter. What do you like about this afghan ? We’d like to hear from you!

Visit her etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/grannyscraftattic?ref=pr_shop_more Granny loves custom orders, have her customize something for you now =)

1. Tell me a little about yourself.

I'm retired and have two beautiful girls. One is an aerospace engineer and the other has made me a grandma to three beautiful kids. When my girls were growing up I volunteered for every activity they were involved in........room mother, gymnastics mom, library mom, baseball mom, band mom....and I enjoyed every minute of it. Made Christmas presents for just about every teacher they ever had.
I started my life on Etsy with a shop called Smart N Sassy Sayings, and made little hanging pillows with outrageous and funny sayings on them. Then, when my married daughter became pregnant with her third child, I went back to crocheting. Since the crocheted items did not fit into a shop about sayings, I opened Granny's Craft Attic, moved all my inventory from the first shop over and closed the first shop.

2. Where does your inspiration come from when crafting?

Sometimes from pictures of finished items that I see in cyber space, other times from the 'out-of-the-box' part of my brain. I can get rather silly with some of my creations!

3. Who taught you and how did you learn to craft?

My wonderful grandma taught me how to crochet. One of the first things I ever made was a pineapple motif afghan for her.

4. Any Specific Tips you have for newbie crafters starting a business in Etsy?

Never give up.....when you are a new shop you need to build a reputation for excellent customer service and great items, and this takes time. Excellent customer service should encompass 95% of your business.
Answer convos promptly.
Listen to your customers and ask for their opinions....you never know where your next inspiration will come from.
Take good pictures.
Have competitive pricing and reasonable shipping rates.
Try to list as many items as possible......the more items you have listed the more people will visit to your shop.

5. Name 3 websites you couldn’t live without.

Only 3???? Oh my! There are so many:
Joann.com
Knitting-warehouse.com
Moogly.com

6. What are your 3 favorite shops and why.

I have so many favorite shops on Etsy that it would take forever to list them all. They all have wonderful items!

7. Where do you see your crafting business in 10 years?

At my age, 10 years is like the blink of an eye! LOL I will probably still be sitting here crocheting and hoping for sales LOL