Crochet N More
Newsletter

Volume X, Issue No. 22
November 30, 2007

Serving approximately 5,500 crafters...

(This newsletter distributed FREE via e-mail only on the 15th and 30th of each month)

Thank you for requesting the Crochet 'N' More Newsletter.

We hope to provide you with exciting information on the latest web developments pertaining to the Crochet 'N' More website as well as two of my original patterns in each issue.

If the Crochet N More website and/or Crochet N More Newsletter
have been helpful to you and you would like to make a donation
Click Here

THIS ISSUE IS SPONSORED BY:

Baby Gift Boutique

111507

Artful Creations

123007

God Bless You!

FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:

GENERAL NEWS
AWARDS
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
BIBLE TRIVIA
PAGES UPDATED
NEW LINKS
MEMBER PATTERNS
CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE
CROCHET TIP
VIEWER FEEDBACK
CONTEST/GIVE-AWAY INFORMATION
CLASSIFIED SECTION
HUMOR


GENERAL NEWS

Dear Subscriber:

Just a little later than normal this time :o)

FYI

We're in the process of making a book containing 25 of our patterns.
Keep watching your inbox... when it's finished I'll send a note
.

 

Please visit this page
and click the pink button
to help fund a mammogram:
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com

My (Lisa's) Mom is a breast cancer survivor and a regular mammogram is why she's still with us.
If you haven't had a mammogram... schedule yours today.
It could save your life!

Get ready
for Christmas!

Something for the
little boy on your Christmas list:

Little Football

Something for the
little girl on your
Christmas list:

Raggedy Andy and Ann

More toy patterns.

Print Snowman Paper for your child...
click here to visit BillyBear4Kids.

Merry Christmas!

 


Lisa and Tim

 

The Breast Cancer Site

 


PEN PAL?

If you would like to be added to the Crochet 'N' More Pen Pal list please send an email including the following:
Name, Email Address and Interests.
(For interests, please send General Information Only such as what types of things you enjoy crocheting, your favorite threads and/or yarns, etc. Please, no personal information such as age, marital status, snail mail address, etc., and limit your entry to 25-35 words.)


AWARDS


The Crochet 'N' More Great Site Award has been awarded to the following websites since the last newsletter was published:

 

None at this time.

 

 

Do you have a website that may qualify for the Crochet 'N' More Award of Excellence?
If so, click here for more information.


WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT


Cross on Interstate 40
Courtesy of Arlena McFarland

~~~~~~

People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

~~~~~~

How well do you know the 10 Commandments?
Click here to find out !

~~~~~~


Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. The lamp of the body is the eye; if therefore your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life's span? And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toll nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you, O men of little faith? Do not be anxious then, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or With what shall we clothe ourselves? For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:19-34

Do not fret because of evildoers, be not envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. And He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in the way. Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret, it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:1-9

"WORRY IS A BURDEN GOD
NEVER INTENDED US TO BEAR."

This quote is from Our Daily Bread - November, 2007 Issue.


The Christmas Play


"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst." Matthew 18:20


Please click here and pray for those on our Prayer List


BIBLE TRIVIA


Who said:

"Naked I came from my mother's womb,
and naked I shall return there.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord."

 

Click Here for the Answer

 

Click Here to Purchase
"The Complete Book of Bible Trivia"

 

Click here for more Bible Trivia


PAGES UPDATED

Only major page changes will be listed here.


FREE PATTERNS
The following patterns will be added to our Free Patterns soon.

 

Saw Tooth Coaster Crochet Pattern
SAW TOOTH COASTER

 

Basketweave Coaster Crochet Pattern
BASKETWEAVE COASTER

 

Bonnie's Poinsettia Afghan Crochet Pattern
BONNIE'S POINSETTIA AFGHAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following page is a list of uses of scrap yarns:
SCRAP YARN IDEAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


NEW LINKS


The following link(s) have been added to our links pages.

 

CAT'S ROCKIN CROCHET

 

 

 

 

 


MEMBER PATTERNS


(SUBSCRIBERS SEE THESE FIRST)
However, these patterns will be added to the Crochet 'N' More website after the next issue is sent out.

 

Arrow Tip Doily Crochet Pattern
ARROW TIP DOILY

 

Mitten Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern
MITTEN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

 

 

 

Purchase your crochet supplies today!

Use the promotion code below
in your online shopping basket:

 
  Clearance Sale
Crochet!  6 issues

Crochet! 6 issues

Crochet! Magazine, is a 48 page digest packed with afghan, doily, and home decor projects, plus all the instructions needed to complete the projects. 6 issues Only $3.33 per issue. That is 17% off.


 
Click here to see our growing collection of FREE PATTERNS  

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 




CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE

(A different crochet stitch and/or tip featured in each issue...
to be added later to the Crochet Basics page)


SINGLE CROCHET PUFF STITCH
(SC PS or SC Puff St)

Yarn over, pull up loop
Yarn over, pull up loop
Yarn over, pull up loop
Yarn over, pull up loop
You should have 9 loops on your hook
Yarn over, pull through 8 loops
Yarn over, pull through the last 2 loops
Push the puff to the front of the work.
Work your next stitch.

 

This stitch is used the
Baby's ABC's Afghan

Baby's ABC's Afghan
CLICK HERE FOR PATTERN
COURTESY OF
CARON INTERNATIONAL

 

 

 

-----

ILLUSTRATED BASIC CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER:

HOW TO DO A STARTING CHAIN

SINGLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)

DOUBLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)

TRIPLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)

 

 


CROCHET TIP



When teaching someone to crochet, especially a child, be patient!
Let your student hold their yarn and hook how they are comfortable.
Try not to critique their crochet technique so they do not become discouraged.
Praise them for their yarn choices, how their stitches look, how they hold their hook, etc.
Instead of trying to explain a stitch using words, show them how to do the stitch, allowing them
to make each step of the stitch at the same time. Choose beginner projects that suit them.
In time your student will become relaxed and their stitches will be more uniform.

 

 

 

 

Scrap Yarn Ideas ...

40. I have actually used yarn to make tie-backs for my summer curtains. Saved me from purchasing some plain ones for those sheers. Cynthia Tenney

do you have number 41?

The following page is compilation of uses for scrap yarns:
SCRAP YARN IDEAS

If you have a use that's not listed email me!

 


VIEWER FEEDBACK

NOTE: Any comments left on the CNM website or sent via email may be posted here.

Leave your message in our guestbook... and it may appear in an issue of the CNM Newsletter !


RE: Patterns in November 15th issue.

Wow, These are really pretty, Lisa. Thank you. God bless, Emmy


I am looking for a pattern to crochet covers for ornament balls. I had several patterns but don't know what happen. If anyone has to share or where to find, I'd appreciate it. God Bless.
Shelley

<< reply >>

You can find ornament ball covers linked on this page:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/christmas_ornaments.php
along with many other ornament patterns.


Wishing your family a wonderful THANKSGIVING and thank for your great newletter FRAN


RE: Question

I enjoy your pages. The pictures are wonderful. So much time and love.
I have a question. Is there any free pattern out here for an American Flag?
Julie Niles Davison, MI

<< reply >>

Glad you are enjoying Crochet N More.
You can find free American Flag Afghan patterns here:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/american-flag.shtml
http://lionbrand.com/patterns/cwes-afghanUSA.html
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Seasonal/LC1304+American+Pride.htm

You can find other patriotic crochet patterns linked here:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/patriotic.php


I LOVE YOUR SITE! AND I LOVE THE WAY YOUR NOT SCARED TO SAY YOUR A CHRISTIAN.IM 12 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN CROCHETING 4 YEARS. YOUR SITE HELPED ME LEARN NEW STICHES AND FIND GREAT BEGINER PATTERENS. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Margaret Shorrock


I just found your site. I'm waiting for my activation...but I like what I see so far. I've crocheted since I was about 8 years old or earlier. Included knitting at that age. 42 years. Working on wire crochet now and I praise God that I found such a wonderful site. I will comment more later. aka. uniquemommi,mushtodo,crochetmommi
Paulette Tremblay


Pics of Sweet Pea in her sweater. :):) Daisy

 

Sweet Pea in her Dog Sweater
Sweet Pea in her Dog Sweater
Sweet Pea in her Dog Sweater

* Daisy *

 

 


CONTEST/GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

The information provided below is strictly for your enjoyment.


Enter the new contest at Creative Enterprises !

Click Here for Your Chance to Win!

 

Get your patterns published !
Win up to $1,000!
Expires December 15th

 

You could win a
Yarn Spree at your LYS
Courtesy of Knitting Daily
http://www.knittingdaily.com/about/yarn-spree-entry-rules.html

Expires December 31st


CLASSIFIED SECTION


Got something you'd like to sell ?
Looking for a particular item to buy ?

Put your ad here to be seen by approximately 5,600 crafters...


Click here to place an advertisement in our Classified Section.


~ ~ ~ YOUR AD COULD GO HERE! ~ ~ ~


Get your copy of Diane England's
"Cute Crochet for Kids" :

 

 

 


 

Holiday Gift Ideas Sale


Back To School Collection


I have to tell you about this new book.
SweaterBabe.com's Fabulous & Flirty Crochet
I'm so happy to have it in my crochet library.

Katherine Lee has an eye for style and a definite knack for creating beautiful crochet patterns.
I was really happy with the large colorful project photos.
There's something for everyone!
The aspect of Fabulous and Flirty Crochet that stood out to me was the section on the yarns used in the patterns.
One page shows "actual size" photos of the yarns which makes it super easy to substitute other yarns if you want to.
For those who stay strictly to the recommended yarn in a pattern Katherine has included a yarn resource list.
The projects are very fashionable and perfect for gift giving... though I'm sure you'll have to make something for yourself :o)
I can't wait to try the Flirty Skirt and the Ruffled Strap Tank.

Get your copy of Fabulous & Flirty Crochet today!


 

=====================================================

Country Village Mall


ANZ Publications is still offering The Medical and Dental Records Binder!

Medical and Dental Records Binder

Give a gift a young mother will cherish forever!

Click here for more information.

AFF


If your home business isn't growing as fast as you'd like, maybe you need to move to a new neighborhood! Come be a part of our home and small business community at Creative Enterprises!
We bring new meaning to "networking" and resource sharing!
Sign up for your membership today at

http://www.creativethought.com

cont.



HUMOR


Deja Flu

 

My sister was at a department store where you can use the self check registers if you have
twenty items or less. She had a buggy full of merchandise and didn't want to wait in the
long lines so she went to the self check line. A worker approached her and told her she
could only check out there if she had twenty items or less... being the witty person she
is... she checked out... twenty items at a time :o)


An employee of the airport found a cell phone in one of the boarding areas.
She switched it on, hoping a caller would identify the owner.
It rang, and she answered it, but there was no response.
When it rang a second time, another female employee answered,
and the same thing happened.
Moments later, a supervisor came by and picked up the ringing phone.
"This is Bob. May I help you?"
"Bob," the bewildered woman caller finally spoke.
"Where is Bill, and who are those two women he's with?"


A man was driving down the road. He passed a traffic camera and saw it flash.
Astounded that he had been caught speeding when he was doing the speed limit,
he turned around and, going even slower, he passed by the camera.
Again, he saw it flash. He couldn't believe it, so he turned and, going a snail's pace,
he passed the camera. Again, he saw the camera flash. He guessed it must have a fault,
and home he went. Four weeks later he received three traffic fines in the mail,
all for not wearing a seatbelt.


The young man entered the Ice Cream Palace and asked, "What kinds of ice cream do you have?"

"Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry," the girl wheezed as she spoke, patted her chest and seemed unable to continue.

"Do you have laryngitis?" the young man asked sympathetically.

"Nope," she whispered, "just vanilla, chocolate and strawberry."


A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck.

"Where's Joey?" the others asked.

"Joe fell and broke his ankle. He's 5 miles back up the trail," the successful hunter replied.

"You left Joe laying out there and carried the deer back?" they inquired.

"A tough call," nodded the hunter.
"But I figured no one is going to steal Joe!"


An enthusiastic door-to-door vacuum salesman goes to the first house in his new territory.
He knocks, a real mean and tough looking lady opens the door, and before she has a chance to say anything,
he runs inside and dumps cow patties all over the carpet.

He says, "Lady, if this vacuum cleaner don't do wonders cleaning this up, I'll eat every chunk of it."

She turns to him with a smirk and says,
"You want ketchup on that?"

The salesman says, "Why do you ask?"

She says, "We just moved in and we haven't got the electricity turned on yet."


A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3.
The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake.
Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson.
"If Jesus were sitting here, He would say
'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait'".
Kevin turned to his younger brother & said,
"Ryan, you be Jesus!"


Six-year old Angie & her four-year old brother Joel were sitting together in church.
Joel giggled, sang & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough.
"You're not supposed to talk out loud in church."

"Why? Who's going to stop me?" Joel asked.
Angie pointed to the back of the church & said,
"See those two men standing by the door? They're hushers."


The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel microphone, & as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord & nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles & jerks, a little girl in the third pew leaned toward her mother & whispered, "If he gets loose, will he hurt us?"


A little boy was overheard praying:
"Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it.
I'm having a real good time like I am."


This fellow's wife was constantly nagging him to teach her to play golf. Finally, one morning he relented and off they went. The first hole was a par 3, 179 yards, and very pretty. The husband stepped up first and said, "Now watch me, and do the same thing." He hit a beautiful shot and landed on the green with about 30 feet to the cup.

The wife stepped up, drilled her ball, causing it to hook, ricochet off a tree, bounce off a rock and roll up onto the green - dropping into the cup.

The husband looked at this, and said, "OK, now you know how to play, let's go home."



When bees finish a new hive, do they have a house swarming party?


Teacher: When was Rome built?

Pupil: At night.

Teacher: Why did you say that?

Pupil: Because my Dad always says that Rome wasn't built in a day!


A man realized he needed to purchase a hearing aid, but he felt unwilling to spend much money.

"How much do they run?" he asked the clerk.

"That depends," said the salesman.
"They run from $2.00 to $2,000."

"Let's see the $2.00 model," he said.

The clerk put the device around the man's neck.
"You just stick this button in your ear and run this little string down to your pocket," he instructed.

"How does it work?" the customer asked.

"For $2.00 it doesn't work," the salesman replied.
"But when people see it on you, they'll talk louder!"


Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos."

The clerk asked, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?"

The man said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck.
He returned and said, "Yeah, I meant two-by-four."

"All right. How long do you need them?"

The customer paused for a minute and said, "I'd better go check."

After a while, the customer returned to the office and said, "A long time. We're gonna build a house."


A crew of highway maintenance workers were sent to repair some road signs that vandals had knocked down in a forested area. The first one they put back up was a symbol warning of a deer crossing.

As they moved down the road to repair the next sign, one member, a goober, looked back and spotted a deer running across the highway.

She turned to a co-worker and said, "I wonder how long he's been waiting to cross?"


Google
Web Crochet 'N' More

 


SUBSCRIBE: if you've already receive this newsletter you do not need to subscribe again.
UNSUBSCRIBE: only do this if you don't enjoy our newsletter :o(

 

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE

CROCHET 'N' MORE HOME PAGE