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MONTHS OF THE YEAR MOSAIC CAL
Halloween Mosaic Blanket CAL
aarabydina
2 days ago3 min read
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WINTER PROJECTS - THE STYLISH LACY SHAWL!
The Stylish Lacy Shawl started with an idea to make a semi-circular shawl. Like most of my patterns, I like to use simple stitches and put them together in an unusual way to have a unique outcome.
aarabydina
Sep 165 min read
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HALLOWEEN MOSAIC CAL
Halloween Mosaic Blanket CAL
aarabydina
Sep 33 min read
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QUICK PATTERNS!
Aren't we always in a rush for everything in life? But sometimes it is good to slow down and take it easy. Crochet is meant to be one of those crafts that help you slow down.
aarabydina
May 316 min read
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NEW YEAR, NEW PATTERNS!
It seems like just a few years ago there was much excitement world over about the new century and new millennium. And just like that, a...
aarabydina
Jan 125 min read
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Crown of Light
To bring in cheer to the last month of the year and adding to the festive spirit, we crafters have come together to offer you a pattern a...
aarabydina
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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LITTLE PUFFER SQUARE
In 2023, along with my crochet gang, we decided to come up with a square each for Granny Square Day. As with many of my designs, I start...
aarabydina
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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THE SLENDER LACY SCARF AND WINTER FASHION
This Winter Fashion event runs from the 8th to the 19th of September 2024 and gives you a chance to buy these beautiful patterns at just...
aarabydina
Sep 6, 20245 min read
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AWESOME AUTUMN
Almost two years ago I designed the Autumn Moods Placemat, using the filet technique. This is an extension of the Autumn Moods Coaster ....
aarabydina
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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THE RYU WRAP AND FALL FASHION
This Fall Fashion event runs from the 11th to the 22nd of August 2024 and gives you a chance to buy these beautiful patterns at just $2...
aarabydina
Aug 10, 20245 min read
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BANDANAS AND FLOWERS
The fashion of using bandanas seems to come and go, getting reinvented every few years. However looking into the origins of this little...
aarabydina
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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SCRAP BUSTING EVENT
This scrap busting event runs from the 7th to the 19th of July 2024 and gives you a chance to buy these beautiful patterns at just $2...
aarabydina
Jul 1, 20245 min read
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BITS OF YARN!
This hop is about- making pretty patterns and useful finished products out of small lengths of yarn.
aarabydina
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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FRILLS AND CELEBRATIONS
Who does not like to celebrate - be it a birthday, anniversary or festival? We are always looking for a reason to celebrate. The first...
aarabydina
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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THE IDEA AND THE DESIGN
It's been a while since I have had a post up and it is mostly due to the fact that I was in the process of migrating my website from one...
aarabydina
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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Collecting Patterns
(Originally published on Tue, 05 Dec 2023) All the crafters I know are always collecting things- be it craft materials, supplies that...
aarabydina
May 16, 20243 min read
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The Art of Gifting
(Originally published on Mon, 06 Nov 2023) The idea of gifting is so intrinsic to our nature that we have never stopped to think of how...
aarabydina
May 16, 20242 min read
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Scraptastic!
(Originally published on Fri, 06 Oct 2023) All my life I have been a 'scrap' collector- bits of paper, stickers, threads, fabric bits all...
aarabydina
May 16, 20242 min read
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Babies and Blankets
( Originally published on Fri, 21 Apr 2023) It's been a while since I was here and I am glad to be back. So many thoughts flow through my...
aarabydina
May 16, 20242 min read
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Mosaic Crochet
(Originally published on Tue, 06 Sep 2022) Entering the world of crochet, some 9 years ago, little did I know there was more to this...
aarabydina
May 16, 20242 min read
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