Talking Crochet Newsletter
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Volume 6, Number 15
Table of Contents

Crochet News, Views &
How-Tos
• Sharing the Love
• Kids & Crochet, Part 2

From Our Readers
• A Different Take on "My Space"
• What Is WPI?
• Aran Crochet
Free Pattern
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In this issue, you'll read about my co-worker's inspiring mission trip to Southeast Asia to teach crafts to girls rescued from possible slavery. We continue with Part 2 of our Kids & Crochet article, which covers the single crochet stitch.

Also, some of our readers share their comments, questions and stories, and we've got a beautiful Aran-style afghan to tempt your crochet hooks. Enjoy!

Crochet News, Views & How-Tos

Sharing the Love

Recently, my DRG colleague, copy editor Susanna Tobias, traveled to Thailand and Cambodia on a mission trip with the Remember Nhu organization where she shared her love of crochet and other crafts with at-risk girls. Susanna relates the following from her memorable trip.  Read more »

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Kids & Crochet, Part 2

Once a child has mastered the basics of simple crochet chains, he or she is ready to move on to the next step -- single crochet. This stitch is very easy to master, and your students will be surprised by the variety of useful projects they can make with this one basic stitch.  Read more »

 square project
From Our Readers

Crocheters who enjoy their own little crochet haven where they can relax and contentedly stitch will appreciate one reader's story of her special crochet space. In addition, I'll answer a reader's question regarding "wpi" and respond to a special pattern request.

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A Different Take on "My Space"

We all know that the big thing these days in our high-tech culture is the plethora of social networking Web sites where individuals can have their own little "corner of the world" in the vast universe of online communication. Sandie shares this story of a corner of a different sort that enriches her world in ways that have nothing to do with the World Wide Web.  Read more »
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What Is WPI?

Janis writes: "I have a pattern for a jacket made in a specific brand of bulky weight yarn. There is a notation in the instructions stating that if substituting a different bulky yarn for the yarn used in the pattern, make sure that the 'wpi' is the same as that of the pattern yarn. I have never seen this term. Can you explain?"  Read more »

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Aran Crochet

Marla has the following request: "I am a big fan of Aran crochet. I just love the rich textures and wonderful dimension that post stitches and cables give to sweaters and afghans. I'd so appreciate it if you could include some Aran crochet patterns in your newsletter."  Read more »
Free Pattern

Spare-Time Afghan

In response to Marla's request, this issue's free project is a beautiful Aran-style Spare-Time Afghan. This classic piece will complement almost any decor from vintage to contemporary.   Read more »

 Spare Time Afghan
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Sharing the Joy of Crochet

I hope that our two-part article on teaching kids to crochet, as well as my co-worker Susanna's story of sharing the joy of crochet with at-risk girls in Southeast Asia, will inspire you to gather yarn and hooks, and share your crochet knowledge with some of the children in your life. It could bring them a pleasurable and satisfying lifetime hobby they might not otherwise have experienced.   Read more »
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