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I swatched, now what?

Details: Published on Friday, 20 July 2012 03:04

The dreaded words every crocheter hates…gauge and swatch! Yup 5 letter words that make us cringe! Let’s put down our fear and learn to love them…

Working in the Round

Details: Published on Thursday, 19 July 2012 03:22

Nothing excites me more then sharing the tips and tricks of the craft. One of my favorite segments on the Martha Stewart Show is when she takes the time at the end of the show to share the tips and tricks she shared in the show in one spot. So in this post I wanted to share with you a little bit about working in the round.

Submissions

Details: Published on Tuesday, 19 June 2012 16:18

Would you like to be featured in the next issue of Chain two. Submissions for the September issue are due August 1st to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Its our fall issue so we would like to see all things fall!

Leaf Peeping

Nothing better then going on a road trip through the great American country side and looking at the brilliant fall colors

Please use leafy stitch patterns, motifs and textures to bring fall to life through crochet

Think vests, shawls, bags, home décor, ponchos, accessories

Back to School

You are sending your child to College for the first time

Scarves, laptop cozies, coffee mug cozies, fashionable sweaters, vests, cardigans

Use school colors and stripes to promote school spirit

Apple Picking

Inspired by the activity love to see colors inspired by apples macoun, granny smith, macintosh, empire, gala

Great place to use handyed yarn

Puppy Panache

Doll up your favorite pooch by making a great sweater to keep them warm!

Dog beds, blankies etc.

Hoodies, Hoodies Hoodies

There is nothing better then cozying up in your favorite fall hoodie at the first sign of cold weather. We are thinking hoodies for the whole family even the dog

Local Yarn Stores- NY

Details: Published on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 01:46

Great patterns demand great yarn....

Here are some of our favorite yarn shops on Long Island in Alphabetical order:

Knitting on the Lamb- Huntington, NY

Rumpelstilskin- Sayville, NY and Stony Brook, NY

The Knitter's Kniche- Miller Place, NY

The Village Knitter- Babylon, NY

Favorite New York City Yarn Shops:

Purl Soho- Soho

Lion Brand Yarn Studio

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