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1998 Features

12/26/98 - Lovers' Knot Stitch
How-to for crocheting this open, lacy stitch (also called solomon's knot or hail stone).

12/12/98 - Diamond Square Pattern
Unique square featuring the star stitch; step-by-step photo how-to for crocheting the star stitch is included.

12/05/98 - Transform Granny into Fancy Christmas Square
A few easy steps turns a plain granny square into a special Christmas one.

11/21/98 - Adjusting Afghan Square Sizes
Hints on adjusting square sizes, photo examples of squares adjusted to 6 inches.

11/14/98 - Australian and American Team Form Helping Handz
A crochet discussion list with the best kind of goal.

10/31/98 - The Crochet Internet Experience
Where do you look for the full crochet Internet experience?

10/27/98 - Two More Spiders
Two more free spider patterns to crochet for Halloween, along with a few interesting facts about spiders.

10/17/98 - Halloween Spiders
Crochet and non-crochet spiders made from common materials. A few thoughts on why spiders are a part of Halloween.

10/03/98 - Learning Crocheting
Resources for learning crocheting both for beginners and for more advanced crocheters. Includes learning from the Web, from books, from videos and from other crocheters.

09/19/98 - Celestial Edging
Edging Pattern with several versions of last row, for different looks. Edging has the appearance of angel shapes.

09/05/98 - Crocheted Edgings
Sandi's Filet Crochet Edging Pattern, links to more free edging patterns.

08/22/98 - Star Filet Stitch
Step-by-step photo how-to.

08/08/98 - Crocheted Snoods
Links to free snood patterns, sources to purchase finished crocheted snoods, a bit of history and some links to snood photos.

08/03/98 - Butterfly Patterns on the Web
Where to find crochet butterfly patterns on the Web; butterfly stitch tutorial.

07/25/98 - Cathedral Windows Square
Instructions to make 6" and 8" squares from this design.

07/11/98 - Diagonal Shell
A Photo Tutorial for crocheting this stitch.

07/04/98 - Triton Shell (My Version)
Photos and instructions for this enjoyable stitch.

06/27/98 - Crocheting Cables
Step-by-step photos and instructions.

06/20/98 - Lacey Afghan Pattern
Crochet this lacey look with double crochet and chain stitches.

06/13/98 - Panels Lapghan/Afghan Pattern
Make a lapghan or full-size afghan from carry-along panels.

06/06/98 - Clusters and Shells
Photos and instructions for making a clusters/shells combination square.

05/30/98 - Filet Crochet, Worked in Rounds
Instructions and a filet crochet chart, so you can try this technique.

05/23/98 - Stitch and Technique Directory
Links to diagrams and instructions at this site, for learning stitches and techniques.

05/16/98 - Lacey Cloth Pattern
Double crochet stitches and chain 3's produce a cloth with a lacey look.

05/09/98 - Filet Crochet; Increasing
Increasing at the beginning or at the end of a row in filet crochet.

05/02/98 - Filet Crochet Basics
Reading symbols charts and diagrams, how-to's.

04/25/98 - SC Longstitch, (also known as Long SC)
How-to and photo examples of the stitch.

04/18/98 - Star Hot Pad
Crochet it for your kitchen, from the free pattern posted online.

04/11/98 - SC/Longstitch Zigzag Repeat
Afghan square that's a fun pattern for playing with color.

04/04/98 - Teddy Bear's Sundress Pattern
Dress your Teddy Bear in a "Bunny Rabbit Sundress". The rabbit ears form the straps; there's a carrot pocket to keep a crocheted carrot handy for snacking.

03/28/98 - Inspired By Celtic Art
Past and modern Celtic Artworks can inspire you to put the Celtic look into your crocheting; free Celtic Pillow pattern to crochet.

03/21/98 - Designing Celtic Knotwork
Links to help you learn to draw your own knotwork designs; Celtic graph for crocheting.

03/14/98 - National Crochet Week
Links to exotic fibers to experiment with, charities to crochet for, techniques to try, inspiration.

03/07/98 - Filet Crochet
A filet bookmark thread crochet project.

02/28/98 - Late Season Snowstorms
Be more ready for the next snowstorm with this snowflake scarf pattern.

02/21/98 - Tendonitis/Carpal Tunnel
Crafters share their experiences with Repetitive Stress Injuries.

02/14/98 - Ruffling Project Part 2
Hearts Hot Pad pattern, made using the ruffling technique.

02/7/98 - Ruffling Project Part 1
Making a foundation mesh for ruffling.

01/31/98 - Ruffling
Basics of this technique.

01/24/98 - 8-Point Star Cloth Pattern
This cloth can be used for a face cloth/washcloth/dishcloth.

01/17/98 - Circular Cloth Pattern
This cloth can be used for a face cloth/washcloth/dishcloth.

01/10/98 - Textured TT Pattern
Free pattern for a towel topper, made with texture-forming post stitches.

01/3/98 - Panda Bear Baby Bib
Free pattern for a bib shaped like a panda bear.

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