Tag Archives: crochet

More Pillars of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Sandra Delemare

This came up in my email inbox:10 Rules for Simple Happiness Currently, I’m still sorting ‘stuff’, so this blog seems to have become a series of rebloggs and links to others – but hey, why re-invent the wheel!!?? There’s some … Continue reading →

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learning crochet/teaching crochet

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Sandra Delemare

My youngest son asked me to teach him to crochet. He works nights as a security guard – those nights can really drag. What to teach? I started with chain stitch, but that can be boring. So I showed him … Continue reading →

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Free Crochet Mitten Patterns

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Sandra Delemare

Here’s a link to a free booklet of crochet mittens – just right for the freezing weather here in the UK – http://www.crochetme.com/free-crochet-mittens-patterns/?a=cme130118 Instructions for stitches included – please note that it is in US terminology (same stitches, different names).

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Crochet Saved My Life – book review

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

I’ve mentioned this book before: https://delemares.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/a-simple-mindfulness-exercise-for-crochetets/ The latest Talking Crochet online newsletter includes a review at: http://www.crochet-world.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=2842&key=CWNL ‘A wide range of afflictions are covered in the 304 pages, such as stress/anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder/addiction, Alzheimer’s disease and age-related memory loss … Continue reading →

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More free Crochet patterns – Beanies and other Hats

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Just in time to make as Christmas presents- Here’s a link to a free crochet beanie hat pattern booklet: http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/138942/showcontent.aspx  – includes 5 patterns. For free booklet of 8 hat patterns, including beanies, ear-flap hats, a beret and a trilby … Continue reading →

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A simple mindfulness exercise for crocheters

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Here is a link to a very simple mindful crochet exercise:    http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2012/08/simple-mindfulness-exercise-for-crocheters/ Kathryn Vercillo has also written a book ‘Crochet Saved My Life: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Crochet’ available at:   http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Saved-My-Life-Physical/dp/1478190450/ref=la_B001JPC6IO_1_1_title_0_main?ie=UTF8&qid=1344261385&sr=1-1  or in UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crochet-Saved-My-Life-Physical/dp/1478190450/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1 I have downloaded … Continue reading →

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Post #100 – Over to You

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

This is my 100th post. I’ve been blogging for just over 4 months now and I’m enjoying meeting all sorts of amazing people online – people with amazing stories to tell. Thank you for all your comments and likes. I … Continue reading →

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Crochet, Mindfulnes and Healing

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Crochet : a useful skill to help overcome depression mindfully. Here’s a link to an article that explains how : http://kathrynvercillo.hubpages.com/hub/Crochet-Mindfulness-and-Healing ‘a rhythmic, repetitive craft like crochet can be a terrific tool for achieving mindfulness and also because there is … Continue reading →

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4 Free Crochet Top Patterns including Crochet Vest, Wrap, Tank Top, and Crochet Cardigan

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Here’s a link to more free crochet patterns from ‘Crochet Me’. 4 tops, which you could adapt to make something truly unique. Gives instructions for stitches – note: it’s american terminology. http://www.crochetme.com/crochet-tops-for-women/?a=cme120712

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Free Crochet Booklet – 3 bags, mittens, beaded edging

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Looking for ideas to use crochet for embellishments, or ideas for embellishing a crocheted item? Here is a link to get a free booklet. It contains 3 bag patterns, a mitten pattern + a pretty beaded edging. Embellish the bags … Continue reading →

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