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Member Thoughts on the Foundation Row when working with fancy yarn.

Weeeeeeeellllll.....

Crochet's a b*tch, its a big fat b*tch, its the biggest b*tch in the whole wide world,

Its a stupid b*tch if there ever was a b*tch, its a b*tch to all the boys and girls,

On Monday its a b*tch, on Tuesday its a b*tch, on Wednesday through Saturday its a b*tch,

Then on Sunday, just to be different, its a super King Kong mayo mayo b*tch.

(I've been crocheting to South Park, can you tell?)

Added by Erica Smith on May 13, 2013 at 4:52am — No Comments

BossLady Updated Posting Rules

Welcome to Hookey.org

We have a few rules about publishing content on this site, when in doubt send Laurie A. Wheeler a note to ask questions.

Blogs:

All members of Hookey.org may have a blog. All posts are moderated to ensure that offensive content is not spammed onto the site.

You may link to other sites in your blog posts, but you may not write out patterns free or otherwise. No free…

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Added by Laurie Wheeler on May 10, 2013 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Member Market Bag Crochet A Long-CAL

Market Bag Crochet A Long-CAL

Are You Interested…in seeing your patterns published on CrochetHappy?

I want to keep my…

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on May 9, 2013 at 2:11pm — No Comments

CroPro Please, feedback

OK, while I was tending to some other things on my Internet To Do List for today, a thought occurred to me and I want some constructive feedback/opinion about it.

I am getting ready to use my lessonopolis account to start filming lessons in one of my favourite things, Tunisian entrelac. I just love making things this way and I really want to show people how EASY it is. I know there are other people doing it for free and some really well known authors putting out classes, but…

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Added by Nicole Cormier on May 4, 2013 at 1:01pm — 2 Comments

CroPro Organizing my space

I'm participating in another term at Hogwarts this spring and I've decided to play Quidditch. The first assignment in spring training, before the games begin, was to get organized. I chose my crafting space. Clean freaks may want to look away.

Added by Nicole Cormier on May 4, 2013 at 11:37am — No Comments

BossLady Thanks to Furls Crochet!

If you haven't met Harrison of Furls Crochet, you should! Harrison is a super huge fan of crochet and the hands that hold the hooks. So much so that he designed crochet hooks so beautiful and comfortable to use they are out of this world! Beyond his passion for keeping our hands healthy and holding onto works of art, he believes that we who crochet deserve more and better treatment in the world.

That's why Hookey.org members are getting special treatment from Furls, that's…

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Added by Laurie Wheeler on May 3, 2013 at 4:00am — No Comments

CroPro In sickness and in health

Also known as: my showerless week of sleeping on the floor. Eeewwww :P Cross posted from myblog.

Added by Nicole Cormier on April 19, 2013 at 2:47pm — 1 Comment

Member how to get into hooks for hire market?

Does anyone out here crochet for other people - those too busy with orders etc?

I love to crochet and i like to think I’m good at it. Am having no luck selling on Folksy/Etsy and it’s costing me money to keep going. If i could crochet for someone who IS successful and get paid, it would be much more fulfilling.

How do i get into this market? Links to resources gratefully accepted as I’m not even sure what search terms to use.

Thanks everyone!

Julia (demoralised… Continue

Added by Julia 'Applecart' Denman on April 13, 2013 at 10:07am — 2 Comments

CroPro Some things that overwhelm we hookers

I hate posting links, but I'm going to do it anyway. *Sigh* I need to find a way to make one post, so that facebook, google+, twitter, and here, get covered in one shot when I make a blog post.

Today's blog was inspired by conversations I've been having with people for the last few months and based on what I've learned in the salon:

http://wp.me/p34Etf-eo

Comment, criticize, enjoy :)

Added by Nicole Cormier on April 9, 2013 at 12:57pm — 3 Comments

Member STASHBUSTER SQUARES

I've been working the Challenge Squares for Block of the Month 2013 and Designers Showcase 2013

Block of the Month 2013 CAL: MARCH

Simple 10-Petal Afghan Square by Joyce Lewis

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on April 1, 2013 at 4:43pm — No Comments

CroPro New Tutorials from Shibaguyz Designz

Hey there folks!

We have started a series of tutorials we will be posting on our blog over at ShibaguyzDesignz.com. This series will cover a lot of the most frequently asked questions we receive as well as the tutorials you all have voted on recently in our Facebook poll.

The first of these tutorials is posted over on our blog and covers the …

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Added by Shibaguyz on March 27, 2013 at 10:53am — No Comments

Member 3 a.m. Fiber Craving...& How Red Heart is Made

I've kind of been saving this little tidbit, and it feels like a good time to pull it out of my "Ideas" folder and share it with you all.

If your favorite yarn is mass produced or manufactured, you should enjoy this video by…

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on March 25, 2013 at 10:41am — No Comments

Member Intarsia Wedding Afghan Series-Week 4

Intarsia Wedding Afghan Series-Week 4…

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on March 22, 2013 at 8:53am — No Comments

Member Springtime WIPS~ HAPPINESS ~ Stashbusting for the Kitchen!

On Monday I said ..

"I think I'll whip up some bright Springtime Dishcloths and a few Coffee Cozies too. "…

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on March 20, 2013 at 10:13am — No Comments

Member Link-Up & Share at Crochet Happy ~Let's do a little Promoting~

Link-Up & Share at Crochet Happy

Participating in Link-Ups is a great way to get some Free exposure for your Crochet blogs and business! ..and they are a sure way to build traffic and…

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on March 20, 2013 at 10:10am — No Comments

CroPro I'm Wrapping up the series on Craft Shows

For the last couple of weeks I've been blogging about craft shows - crochet specific. I've only done a couple of shows way back when I actually sold crochet. I found a really good series (31 days) by Molly who blogged about preparing for her first show. (really cool fact - she happens to be local - small world)

Anyhow, I've learned so much through doing this series - stuff I wish I would have known way back in 2008 - 2010.

I'm behind in publishing posts but this is day 26…

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Added by Sara - momwithahook on March 18, 2013 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Member Intarsia Wedding Afghan Series

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on March 18, 2013 at 11:23am — No Comments

Member Newborn Superman Photo Props - WIPS & FINISHES

I've been working on a Superman Set and as you all know..putting off the finishing touches.

I have a thing about crocheting really small things..I don't like to.

I tried to buy the appliques .. they don't make them small enough.

So I tip toed in, and before I knew what I'd done, the emblem was formed and in my hands...and It Was…

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Added by CrochetHappy Tracy-Joyner on March 18, 2013 at 10:59am — 1 Comment

CroPro Friday Crochet Business Interview

Today I'm featuring Cre8tion Crochet on the blog. She talks about how she learned to crochet as well as a bit on selling her crochet via Etsy and in local retail stores. Currently Lorene is concentrating on monetizing her blog through affiliates and sponsorships. She is taking guest authors if you are open to sharing your blogging/business/crochet tips. It doesn't hurt to ask. …

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Added by Sara - momwithahook on March 8, 2013 at 10:42am — No Comments