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Upcoming Crochet Classes in Minnesota

EventBrite Crochet Classes at Dunn Bros in St. Michael View all available classes here. Delano Delano Community Ed Crochet Club: Grades 2 - 8 Saturday, Nov 9 1:30 - 4:00 PM Want to learn to crochet? Come learn the basics with crochet teacher and designer Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook. Two choices will be… Continue reading Upcoming Crochet Classes in Minnesota

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FREE Crochet Patterns (that NEED a pom maker… if you want one!)

Hello dear readers! I shared a video with you earlier this week on how to use a pom maker. I've done a little crochet pattern round up of all the patterns on this site that would benefit from a pom pom maker. Enjoy! Shop for pom makers here. View all free patterns here. LOTS of… Continue reading FREE Crochet Patterns (that NEED a pom maker… if you want one!)

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New Designs & Coupon!

Firefly Lace Shrug Get it on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/firefly-lace-shrug Noche Boliviana Shrug Donde esta la fiesta? This gorgeous shrug is as soft and shimmery as a starry night under a summer moon in La Paz. Worked in a simple rectangle then folded in half and stitched together to create the sleeves, this piece is as… Continue reading New Designs & Coupon!

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Sweater #2 for The Firefly Hook’s “Sweater School”

2019 Sweater School Sweater #2 This sweater brought me some serious joy. I loved learning how to make the rounded yoke (which for garment newbies is the shaped pattern piece, in this case around the neck and shoulders). The stitch pattern was interesting enough to keep things fun, but not so complicated that I had… Continue reading Sweater #2 for The Firefly Hook’s “Sweater School”

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Sweater #1 for The Firefly Hook’s “Sweater School”

2019 Sweater School Sweater #1 My sweater journey began a few years ago. I had just completed my first gig with Leisure Arts Vests: The Long and Short. These garments were right within my skill level because... no sleeves. And vests have simple shaping as well. I wanted to grow in my garment skills, so… Continue reading Sweater #1 for The Firefly Hook’s “Sweater School”