NEW! I have added a new pattern to My Free Patterns page. It's a crocheted Women's Summer Vest.


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NEW FORUM! Pattern Search and Craft Discussions Forum. - You can preview your posts, edit your posts, easily post links and images without knowing html. The Old Pattern Search Forum WILL remain. However, you can't edit posts at the old forum. And you have to know the HTML codes to post pictures and to make clickable links. So you can choose whichever forum you like better, or you can post at BOTH!


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I want to remind those who are looking for the Wedding Ring Bedspread pattern, it's in the Craft Books Section It is a FREE E-Book that you can download called "20 Vintage Crochet Patterns".


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I have added an illustration on how to crochet the heels for my socks patterns listed on my Free Patterns Page.

Also, If you like to crochet socks, see my socks template. It's for making adjustments for different sized crocheted socks. It is based on my socks patterns that I have listed on my Free Patterns Page.


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