Super Link Party #41

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Weekly Crochet Square: Square 8

This week, I am going to do another super simple square. Just a plain double crochet. This is one of the most used and versatile stitches in crochet. You can use the double crochet (dc) to form a lot of different decorative stitches, including granny squares, fans, v-stitch, and many, many others.

Let's get started.

Super Link Party #40

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 Thank you everyone who participated last week, and thanks for coming back to party with me again this week!!

Before we get to this week's party, have you entered the awesome giveaway I am co-hosting right now. My Merry Messy Life, Tutus and Tea Parties and I are on our third edition of A Crafter's Dream Giveaway, and I would love for you to enter to win an awesome crochet package from my giveaway and an incredible prize package from the Grand Prize. Enter soon! It's almost over!

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Surprise Recipe Swap: Couponing and Cooking

I can't tell you how much fun I have been having so far with the Hungry Little Girl's Surprise Recipe Swap!

Weekly Crochet Square: Square 7

Continuing on with the basic stitches that I promised you, this week we are going to do one of my personal favorite basic stitches: the half double crochet.
I like the stitch because It is easy to work and has a little more bulk than a single crochet, yet is a bit tighter than a double crochet. It's kind of a happy medium.
I like happy, don't you?
Great!
Let's get started.

Super Link Party #39

Party Time!
 Thank you everyone who participated last week, and thanks for coming back to party with me again this week!!

Before we get to this week's party, I want to tell you about an awesome giveaway I am co-hosting right now. My Merry Messy Life, Tutus and Tea Parties and I are on our third edition of A Crafter's Dream Giveaway, and I would love for you to enter to win an awesome crochet package from my giveaway and an incredible prize package from the Grand Prize.

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#ACraftersDream Grand Prize Giveaway!

Welcome to #ACraftersDream

Grand Prize Giveaway, hosted by 

My Merry Messy Life, 

Tutus and Tea Parties, and me!

By entering this giveaway, you will also be able to gain extra entry points on my crochet giveaway package, HERE. 

#ACraftersDream Giveaway!

Welcome to our third #ACraftersDream Giveaway Event hosted by My Merry Messy Life, Tutus and Tea Parties, and me! I am also excited to announce the addition of an awesome Grand Prize!!!

Weekly Crochet Square: Square 6

Last week, I shared with you my idea of what I should have done with my weekly crochet squares. This week, I am putting that into motion.
If you are looking to learn the basic crochet stitches, these next few weeks are for you! Today, I will focus on just the basic single crochet. Just one square should be enough practice for you to get the stitch down fairly comfortably. Once you have this and the other basic stitches (half double crochet, double crochet, & treble crochet) down, you will be ready to tackle almost any crochet pattern. The squares following the basics (along with the squares that have preceded this post) will show you different ways to use these stitches to make various effects.
Let's get started.

Meet My Sponsor: Crochet Today Magazine

This week, I've been sharing with you my A Crafter's Dream Giveaway sponsors. I am excited to reveal my final sponsor: Crochet Today Magazine!

Theresa from Crochet Today has agreed to give away a 1 year subscription to Crochet Today Magazine and their special issue of Baby and Kids! Isn't that awesome!!!???
I love Crochet Today Magazine, and I always draw great inspiration from it. Crochet Today is sure to have some of the most cutting edge patterns in each issue.
If you can't wait for the giveaway, you can subscribe right now, HERE.Be sure to check out their digital subscriptions, too!

You can keep up with the latest Crochet Today news via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Remember that A Crafter's Dream giveaway begins on February 11th. It will run through the 21st of February. In addition to my crochet giveaway package, we will be holding a GRAND PRIZE package for one lucky winner! Theresa has agreed to give away a second 1 year subscription and Baby and Kids special issue to the Grand Prize package! Thank you, Theresa!!!

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Super Link Party #38

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 Last week's party was fun! Thank you everyone who participated!
Are you all ready to get pinning again this week? I know I am! Link 'em up and let me see what you've got, then pin your favorites!

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Meet My Sponsor: UniqueP Crochet

I'd like you to meet another one of my A Crafter's Dream sponsors! UniqueP Crochet has some super awesome and very creative crochet patterns! Take it away, Penelope!

I'm Penelope from Greece.I used to work as a designer but since I had my two liittle boys I'm a full time mum.I love to create things ,especially for my kids.That's the reason why in my shop you can find mostly boy's stuff.
You can find me here.
I'm on Ravelry and Craftsy too. My FB page is here.

Here is a sneak peek at the patterns you can win!

1. Shark Slippers Pattern
2. Fighter Airplane Pattern
3. Pig Baby Bottle Cover Pattern
4. Baby Booties Pattern
5. New Baby Gift Set Pattern

Thank you Penelope!

Be sure to come back Thursday to check out my final sponsor.
Come back February 11-21 to enter to win the giveaway!

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Meet My Sponsor: Buttons and Things

I'd like you to meet Pepper, the owner of Buttons and Things. She will be adding her super cute buttons to my A Crafter's Dream giveaway package. Take it away, Pepper!

Buttons and Things sells unique gifts for the creative people in your life.  I'm Pepper, the shop owner, and I am an avid knitter and crocheter with a quirky sense of humor about crafts.  I create pinback buttons and other little trinkets made just for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and crafters.  Everything in the shop ships for free and is perfectly priced for gift-giving.

I am giving away a set of six one-inch pinback buttons, made just for crocheters.  These buttons are the perfect accessory to decorate your bag, jacket, or even your crocheted goodies!  The set includes six buttons with funny crochet quips: "Hooked", "Crochet Takes Balls", "Ball & Chain", "I'm Captain Hook", "Quiet! I'm Counting", and, of course, "I Love Crochet."

Thank you, Pepper!
Aren't her buttons awesome? You can check out more buttons at her Etsy Shop: Buttons and Things.
You can also keep up with the latest Buttons and Things news via her Facebook Page. check it out and give her a follow! :-)
Be sure to come back tomorrow to meet another one of my sponsors!

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#ACraftersDream is Coming!!!

You all probably already know about A Crafter's Dream group giveaway, right? Well, this week, I am going to be introducing you to my wonderful sponsors! I hope you will take a moment to read a little bit about them and check out what they have to offer. Remember, you will get your chance to WIN the entire package  starting February 11, 2013!

Be sure to come back throughout the week to meet everyone!

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