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New Era Gems - CARVING A PATH AND CREATING A LEGACY

Think back to your 20th birthday; what were you doing? How did you celebrate?

DIAMONDS - A Luxury Gem Steeped in Fact & Fable

The diamond is one fabled gemstone! For example, google “Hope Diamond” to see all the legends associated with just this one stone said to bring misfortune to its owners.

Cleaning Without Chemicals

Do you have specimens like desert roses, quartz crystal clusters, or geode halves that sat for eons in the open before being collected?

Black Ilmenite and “Titanium White”

The bright-white color that we see in everything from highway lines, donut icing, and tooth-paste to paint, paper, plastics, and ceramics comes mostly from titanium dioxide, the world’s most widely used pigment.

What You Have

While I love designing and building new things out of wood, one of the most valuable skills I’ve picked up along the way is being able to take care of and repair furniture and woodwork.

Turned Canisters

Hone Your Skills Making Functional Storage

Using T-Track

T-track is a versatile product that has many great uses around the shop.

The Unicorn Method

A simple sharpening technique for unbelievably sharp edges that are tough and long-lasting.

That One Project

I was about to make a desk for my son John’s bedroom and in my mind it was a beautiful thing: simple, sleek and with elegant proportions.

Power-Carved Side Table

Turn a log into a sculptural statement piece.

Anika Gandhi

DIY Furniture for Her Kids

Baboucarr Faal

Charity Builds for The Gambia

Wipe-On/Rub-Off Finishing

This two-step process guarantees flawless results.

Spiral Bracelet

Crochet a fun and easy bracelet in an hour! It’s made by crocheting two separate spirals that are twisted together. Make a bunch to give as gifts!

The Inspiring World of Irish Crochet

Traditional Irish crochet, with its beautiful lacy motifs and the intricately cabled fisherman sweaters of the last century, still inspires modern crochet designers today. Recently we asked crochet designers and good friends, Bonnie Barker and Jennifer E. Ryan, to chat about their friendship and Irish-inspired crochet designs. The following is an excerpt from their video chat. Make sure to visit their websites to watch the complete video between these two good friends.

Scrappy Shells Throw

Larger amounts of scrap yarn in a coordinated palette offer a different way to use up your stash. Crocheted from the center out, each 2-round color band is set off with a single round of navy blue.

Totally Scrappy Scarf

Using less than 12 yards per row and simple single crochet and chain stitches, this stash-busting scarf is a perfect way to brighten up a winter outfit!

Patchwork Puppy

Popular from the moment it was first published in the April 2012 issue of Crochet World, this cute puppy is such a fun project to make! Make up a bunch to sell at craft fairs or to give as gifts.

Olga Starostina & The Timeless Beauty of Irish Crochet

Years ago, when I was new to crochet, I heard a woman say she stopped knitting “because there’s nothing new to learn.” I was shocked. With new techniques and stitch patterns emerging, there is so much to know about crochet and knit work.

Scrappy Hot Pad

Crocheted in size 3 thread, this double-thick pot holder will add a spot of color to your kitchen decor!

Linen Stitch Rug

A true scrap-friendly project, this rug is crocheted holding 5 strands of worsted-weight yarn together! With an easy-to-memorize pattern and large hook, you’ll be done in no time!

I Love Scraps Afghan

If you’re making an afghan to show someone you love them, this one is perfect! As you stitch this pattern using colorful scrap yarn, little rows of hearts appear.

Cascading Shells Throw

A pretty shell design, crocheted from the center out, is even more striking when you combine similar colors together to create gradient stripes.

Camille Top

You let us know that this top, first published in Crochet! Autumn 2013, was one of your favorites, so we’ve brought it back and updated it in a new color!

Vernal Tote

Made with a sturdy bottom, the Vernal Tote will go nicely with your springtime attire. The lemon peel stitch pattern creates a fun, fresh look for the season.

Nine & Three Corners Shawl

A beautiful lacy shawl just in time for spring! Constructed of nine triangles and worn asymmetrically, this enchanting accessory is sure to gain the admiration and compliments of family and friends.

Simple Cotton Washcloths

Spring washcloths in fresh hues of the season are quick and easy to make! Nestle them, mixing and matching the patterns and colors, in a basket or tin watering can to make a great gift!

Corner-to-Corner BASICS

When working a C2C blanket, you will follow a pixel graph made up of squares. Each row is worked diagonally beginning in the bottom right-hand corner. Each square in the graph represents a beginning chain-3 and additional double crochet stitches.

Flower Truck C2C Blanket

What can be better than a truck full of flowers? Something that keeps bringing you joy! This blanket will bring you seasons of joy as you admire the whimsical remembrance of spring flowers.

Spring Blossom Cocoon

Crocheted in a simple square layout that requires no shaping, this cozy sweater has a beautiful floral design on the back, and the pattern easily adjusts to any weight of yarn!