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Giveaway- Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings

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Giveaway- Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings

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Edie Eckman

Leave a comment in today’s post by January 19, 2017 and you are in the running for this great crochet book by one of my favorite authors.

This book is great for crochet designers of all levels. It breaks down the designs so that you can use them for all sorts of projects and customize them to suit your yarn and color schemes. It covers lots of tips and techniques including adding crochet borders to textiles. My favorite part is a chart in the back that categorizes each border by individual characteristics. The photography is bold and clear so along with both chart and word patterns you can see and crochet these pretty patterns with ease.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Step-by-step instructions and symbol charts put these 139 creative new border designs within reach for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. If you’re ready to chart your own crocheted course, Edie Eckman offers plenty of helpful design advice, including how to choose an appropriate border for each project and how to incorporate an element from the main stitch pattern into a new border design. She then explains, with the help of close-up photos, how the same pattern can have dramatically different results depending on the weight of the yarn. With each pattern diagramed to approach in both rounds and rows, Every Which Way Crochet Borders is an inventive and invaluable resource.

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

Today’s pick is a charming Handmade Upcycled Vintage Tea Towel, and it’s the perfect way to incorporate a bit of nostalgia and sustainability into your home. Upcycled from vintage tea towels, this piece transforms the old into something functional and beautiful—making it a great addition to your kitchen or a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates unique, eco-friendly items.

Each towel has its own story, having been carefully repurposed into something entirely new, and that’s part of the magic. Not only are you giving a second life to vintage materials, but you’re also embracing a style that’s completely different from anything mass-produced.

Why this is a must-have:

  • Upcycled vintage tea towels, each with its own unique character

  • A perfect blend of sustainability and creativity for any home

  • Great for adding a cozy, eco-conscious touch to your kitchen or as a personalized gift

Personally, I’ve always loved the idea of upcycling old textiles, and this handmade towel does just that. It’s practical, eco-friendly, and full of character. It’s amazing how something as simple as a vintage towel can be transformed into something new and meaningful!