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I love felt, buttons, crocheting and color! (Maybe that's why Felted Button exists?) So I thought today I would pop in to share a little tutorial on how to put my loves to good use in a quick and easy crochet project.

Today's topic: BLOCKING

I'm not talking about blocking those telemarketers repeat phone calls, or building wooden towers with your little ones. I'm talking about the kind done to make your crochet work look fabulous! I mean, seriously professional vs. lumpy and amateurish. Do you ever wonder why your finished piece doesn't look like the one in that picture on the front of the pattern? It might just...

You might remember this little peek at a cowl-in-the-works that I shared with you. It's adaptable to any size you want--skinny scarf up to king-size afghan. I adore that kind of versatility!

I'm not talking about in a circus--like spinning plates on a stick. I'm not talking about a Greek wedding which might involve smashing plates as part of the tradition. I'm talking about plates flying across a wall--MY wall!

Do you ever make things, give them to someone, and then wish you had taken a photograph of them so you could remember them? I do. I often reflect on the many baby blankets, booties, hats, scarves, bags, baby toys and other goodies that I have made and never photographed. Recently I recalled a little amigurumi doll...

For today...a new old updated pattern. This is a pattern that I made up ages ago and have recently reworked, modified, embellished and improved--I hope! The wristwarmers (handwarmers, fingerless gloves, what do you call them?) has actually been a very good seller for me at the local boutiques and such. But now the pattern is available so you can make a pair of your own!