Past Challenges, Featured Projects & Members, and Helpful Posts

[vanillaxlight]

9.06.09 Edit: I'll be cleaning this up and updating it in the next month or so. - antarcticraft

https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=67287.0 Crochet FAQ
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=144861.0 Can you Help me learn to Crochet?
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=31542.0 Your Favorite Crochet Tip
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=11067.0 Where To Buy Yarn
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=10664.0 Felting Information
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=284386.0 Crochet Pattern List
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=346848.0 How To Crochet tutorials list
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=153164.0 Crochet Member Blogs List
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=42124.0 Knitting Vs. Crochet, Which would you recommend?
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=20870.0 Crocheters Rant
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=94121.0 Youtube video about crochet
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=25140.0 Look at the yarn i scored!
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=90756.0 Best type of yarn for amigurumi?
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=12848.0 Interweave Crochet
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=34869.0 Crocheting magazines
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=15396.0 Most and Least favorite yarn
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=24340.0 What can I do with this yarn?

Featured Hookers

https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299543.0 April 2009 - Rheathylia
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=297044.0 March 2009 - wibit
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=291781.0 Februrary 2009 - meekssandygirl


Featured Projects
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=297033.0 March 2009
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=297033.0 February 2009
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=291010.0 January 2009
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=285793.0 2008
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=237081.0 April 2008
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=174193.0 June 2007
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=162620.0 April 2007


Crochet challenge winners

https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=368831.0 Advanced and Awesome Accessories Challenge
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299789.0 Crochet Challenge 9 - Stitch Off: Shell Stitch
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=289077.0 Crochet Challenge 8 - Budget Crochet! Winner: Design Vigilante
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=189209.0 Fifth crochet challenge
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170667.0 Fourth crochet challenge
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=155701.0 Third crochet challenge
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=147553.0 Second crochet challenge
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=138624.0 First crochet challenge

[alwaysinmyroom]

FEATURED CROCHET PROJECT October-December 2012

2012 was a busy year for crochet!  Here are some of the wonderful projects I selected that were favorites! In random order, may I present these featured crochet projects!




Who crochets a sweater? eh, lots of people...Who crochets the moon landing? pesky pixie!  Totally awesome!
One Small Step - One Giant Leap - Sweater Jacket by pesky pixie
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Well, I can't count that high, but Ffrogg526 can!  Here is her fabulous bed cover!
A ga-jillion hexagons by Ffrogg526
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From HUGE to tiny...aren't these the cutest ornaments?  Even non-HP fans can appreciate their cuteness!
Vera Verto - Rat Goblet Ornaments from Harry Potter!! With a Pattern! by sheepblue
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Ok--I am biased...I love Dr. Who...I am so making this hat...it is so much fun and nicely done!
Tardis hat by ChrisCrossCrafts
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awww---everything about this is wonderful...kitties, grannies, and lots of crochet!
kitty afghan by ohiodiygirl
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http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/bethntim/41B65BCB-DFFC-4DBF-B5E8-3613556DC0A8-1198-0000015088C1B111.jpg
I picked this because it is a simple, fun and useful project that even beginners can do!  Make a bunch and give them as gifts!  You will be thought of as the crochet queen!
Crochet Tea Towel holders-great hostess gift- with tutorial by bethntim
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CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for sharing your crochet projects!!

[lovesclutter]

GREAT choices.

[pookiemccool]

Aww, I am honored to be featured! Thank you!

[alwaysinmyroom]

I was blown away at how large your project was...and all of the colors you had to weave in...

Congrats--you deserve it...as do all of the selected projects...it was really hard to pick since so many of our members did such a fantastic job!

[Ffrogg526]

I'm a featured project!  yay!  Thank you so much!  

[ChrisCrossCrafts]

   So tickled to be featured.  Thank you so much for the honor.

[alwaysinmyroom]

I expect many more projects from you guys..!  As a fellow crocheter, I am inspired and appreciate learning new things and seeing such wonderful projects!

[pesky pixie]

Yay! I'm so happy to have made this list!  (Even though it's my big back-side that's on the front photo.) LOL!!!! 

[alwaysinmyroom]

to be honest, I was so stunned by the image that I did not even "see" a person in it!

lol--I can change the pic if you want!  I just wanted to show off the awesome work you did...let me snag a front view as well...I have such happy memories of that day...the USA was so proud of our heroes...we need to get back to the days of having people to look up to...


edited: ha--added the front--so now more people will come look!

[pookiemccool]

It did take a lot of colors but I love how it turned out! I can't wait to give it to my Grandma

The other projects are amazing as well by the way! I love how colorful the sweater is. And I have to give props to anyone who has the patience to sew together that many squares for a blanket, 12 was hard enough!

[alwaysinmyroom]

You must let us know what your grandma's reaction was! 

[pookiemccool]

I will! I think it is the perfect gift and it has turned out to be wonderful timing. I saw this pattern and thought she would love it because she has a lot of cats. She lives on old farm land in northern Ohio, she started with one cat and then they just kept showing up and getting dropped off.

So I started this afghan two years ago at work, I would crochet while on the phones. I got all most all of the squares done but then I was helping with a bunch of new hire classes for a few years on and off and put it aside. Recently, my grandmother left her 2nd husband of 29 years and has been traveling to Maryland and South Carolina to stay with her brothers and sisters. I had a long conversation with her over the phone and she expressed how she wished she had the time to make sure her cats were taken care of and that she missed them. So of course I picked it back up right away determined to finish it. This way she can take cats with her and always feel like she has a piece of home! <3

[alwaysinmyroom]

aww what a wonderful back story!

[DaphadillyArt]

Awesome picks!

[alwaysinmyroom]

The New Year started off with many people finishing up their projects after the holidays and also starting new projects for the year!  One thing for sure, crocheters are prolific producers of yarn goodness!  It was tough picking from so many wonderful projects....I tried to select a variety  of projects, and to feature some people that have not been showcased elsewhere---you know, spread the love!

Here are some of your favorites along with some projects that I thought should be featured in case you missed them!

Congratulations to our Featured Crocheters!!

Who doesn't need another hat?  I love Balatong's own pattern for this hat!

Fedora by Gia Balatong

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Wouldn't you just laugh with delight if you saw this in the woods?

Gruffalo's Child by Doylers

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Beautiful stitching is one of the things that draws people to crochet. This lovely wrap is just perfect.

Oasis Wrap by johnson.mom2two

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Not sure if it is a girl or boy?  How about picking a nice mix of colors that will work for either!!

Pastel Rainbow Blanket by bushbaby

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Combining crochet and pop-tabs is the Craftster way! It is a breadbasket but it could be so many other things as well!  Clever and interesting...that is what makes this project rock!

Poptab Basket by Lille

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Good grief!  I howled when I saw this!!  I grew up on Mr. T!  Nice capture of the important details that make this little guy special!

Mr. T Pig by magicfan

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 Almost forgot this one!  Just in time for Easter...or just for general cuteness!

Scrap Busting Bunnies, Chicks by LiritKiraly

[BigBangMomma]

Thank you so much for featuring my Oasis Wrap---quite an honor!

[alwaysinmyroom]

You are so welcome, johnson.mom2two!! You know I loved the scarf you made in the Winter Scarf swap as well...I hope people will take some time to look at your other projects as well!

There are a lot of talented crocheters that make such cute, lovely or interesting projects...we want to be able to share with our Craftster Community...behind the scenes, we are able to look at those projects that your fellow craftsters tell us ROCK! 

So everyone deserves to be here and everyone has a chance to be featured in the future!  Keep on crocheting...we love seeing the projects!

[magicfan]

Oh Wow!!!! Thank you so much for featuring my Mr. T Pig. We are honored. ;0)

[alwaysinmyroom]

I just loved his sideburns!

[pinkleo]

FEATURED CROCHET PROJECTS May-July 2013

Here are some of the projects that you thought ROCKed this May, June, and July.
Thanks for hitting "This Rocks!", and thanks to the following artists for sharing their work:

Reef by Glamis


Attic24 Inspired "Summer Garden Throw by WhistleFish


Viktor Accordion by librarylolita


Something fishy baby blanket by AliciaAdalaide


Halfling - Fantasy Amigurumi by Angry Angel

Congratulations to all the featured projects for May-July 2013!

[pinkleo]

Valentine's Day is right around the corner!  Which means it's time to start planning your handmade goodies.  Here are a few fabulous Craftster projects to inspire you.  Remember to share your Valentine projects with a post.  Have Fun & Happy Hooking!


Love the Crochet Pirate?
Then check it out, crochet items available in the Craftster shops and Cafepress

Give your heart...
Puffy Hearts (with pattern) by La Chapa



Something to hug...
Heart Pillow (with free pattern link) by superlisa



As a special gift, even if it's for yourself...
Crocheted wire heart shaped earrings (with pattern) by jampvending



Spread love...
Valentine's Day Cu-Pig (with free pattern link) by stephany719



Perfect spot for a love note...
The Love Boat (with pattern) by Jatoha



Love that you could never forget...
Valentine's Day Elephant (with pattern) by annieplayground



For book lovers...
Heart Bookmark (with free pattern link) by pinkleo

[HSG]

That heart pillow is beautiful!

Great ideas for Valentine's gift giving for anyone.

[chibiGalinda]

The love boat is soooo cute!

[pinkleo]

merging to past inspirations