Subject: ABOUT.COM CROCHET NEWSLETTER

What's New ~ Crochet at About.com
July 11, 2000 - Vol. 3, No. 16

~ Manto Butterfly Free Color Chart
~ Manto Butterfly in Filet Crochet
~ Daffodils Table Runner Free Chart
~ Other New Free Charts Added
~ You're Talking About
~ New Links to Free Patterns

---------------- Hot Picks ----------------

Manto Butterfly - I designed this color chart to be the same finished size as my previous Butterfly Design Series. Instructions to crochet an afghan square, either with color changes or by doing the butterfly in cross-stitch on a plain single crochet or afghan stitch background.
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa062500.htm

Manto Butterfly in Filet Crochet: Same butterfly shape but in filet crochet this time.
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa070800.htm

-------------- Newest Free Charts ---------------

New charts that I've added:

I recharted the Daffodils Table Runner chart: Can be made with various sizes of thread. Approximate finished sizes help you plan which thread to use so the runner will fit the area where you plan to display this beautiful crocheted treasure.
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa070100.htm

"Bushy-tailed Squirrel With Acorn" Free Chart - Cross stitch on a single crochet or afghan stitch background or work the chart in filet crochet. Image of four squares joined for afghan.
http://crochet.about.com/library/blbtsquirrel.htm

Have a canine best friend? Me too (three of them) and this Dog Chart worked in filet crochet makes a lovely framed picture honoring my doggie pals.
http://crochet.about.com/library/bldog1.htm

------------ You're Talking About ------------

Selling Crochet - Kim's advice: "Instead of stitching those granny squares together for an afghan, stitch them together for a top, vest or cardigan. These items can be sold for far more than an afghan."
http://forums.about.com/ab-crochet/messages?lgnF=y&msg=2485.2

Joining Hairpin Lace Strips:
http://forums.about.com/ab-crochet/messages?lgnF=y&msg=2502.1

Trouble seeing the stitches for thread crochet? "There is a nifty contraption you can buy. It has a band that goes around your head and floats a magnifying lens in front of your eyes." -- posted by RISSAL
http://forums.about.com/ab-crochet/messages?lgnF=y&msg=2483.9

----------- New Links Added ----------

Free Patterns for Triangle Scarves: See links titled "Bandanna", "Kerchief", "Scarf, Triangle" and "Triangle Scarf":
http://crochet.about.com/msub33.htm

Crocheting for Charity - Added "Warming Families" link
http://crochet.about.com/msub4.htm

---------------- In Closing -----------------

Have a great crochet week!

Until next time,
Sandi Marshall
Your Guide For Crochet
Homepage: http://crochet.about.com