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The Crochet Do Dads blog offers our ramblings from time to time about our experiences crocheting, our project patterns and designs, or handmade crochet and DK Originals, our crochet pattern collection and anything else handcrafted/artisan related. 


Sometimes, we even offer crochet know-how hints and tips, but mostly we ramble.

2023 Temperature Blanket Crochet Along

2023 Temperature Blanket Crochet Along

Posted Dec 31st, 2022 in Free Crochet Patterns

Have fun crocheting all year with this fun crochet along temperature blanket... It isn't like any other!

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Recycle, ReUse Crochet Ideas

Recycle, ReUse Crochet Ideas

Posted Dec 26th, 2022

Recycling those mesh wine thingy's for unique scrap yarn crochet projects.

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Fashion Trends for Fall includes Bold Colours

Fashion Trends for Fall includes Bold Colours

Posted Oct 15th, 2017 in General

From powerful reds to metallic tones, this fall revives the expected, welcoming classic warm tones while exploring new adventurous terrain.

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Slip, Slip and Away...  Crocheted slippers

Slip, Slip and Away... Crocheted slippers

Posted Oct 1st, 2017 in pattern book archives

I remember hating them then, and given I have this crochet and knit pattern leaflet, I'm sure those slippers came from this booklet. It's Leisure Arts Slippers to knit and crochet, leaflet #70 which sold for a whopping $0.75. Dated 1976.  

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Fall Euphoria - yarn and pattern collection

Fall Euphoria - yarn and pattern collection

Posted Sep 24th, 2017 in Free Crochet Patterns

The comfy coziness of fall has never been more evident than in Annie's Attic's Autumn Glow Collection for Fall 2017! The colours and yarns are awesome, the designs on-trend. Find out how to get this pattern free...

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I think I have a Pom-Pom Fetish

I think I have a Pom-Pom Fetish

Posted Sep 16th, 2017 in pattern book archives, crochet know how

For the love of the pom-pom - fascinating history, unique things to be made - are they making a come back, or did they ever leave?

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A Centennial Rug contest surfaces during Canada's sesquicentennial

A Centennial Rug contest surfaces during Canada's sesquicentennial

Posted Jul 19th, 2017 in General

The Chatelaine Crafts prizing winning Centennial Rug article surfaces while Canada is celebrating 150 years. I wonder where this rug is today? Why did I find this article this year? What was the significance behind it?

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CGOA Design Contest

CGOA Design Contest

Posted May 29th, 2017 in General

If you're a member of the Crochet Guild of America, they have just announced their 2017 design contest - Deadline July 8th.

I've always wanted to enter a design contest...

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Bottle Cap Crochet - Cool!

Bottle Cap Crochet - Cool!

Posted Apr 11th, 2017 in pattern book archives

Here I am thinking it is some kind of stitch pattern I have never seen before, when in reality it is comprised of standard stitches that cover metal bottle caps.

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Creative Easter decorating ideas inspired by Pinterest

Creative Easter decorating ideas inspired by Pinterest

Posted Apr 9th, 2017

Fill your home with decorative elements that suggest spring cheer and new life. Simple décor and craft ideas are a great way to get into the spirit of the Easter holiday by yourself or with your kids.

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Craft Ontario has new interim CEO

Craft Ontario has new interim CEO

Posted Mar 19th, 2017 in General

The Board of Directors of Craft Ontario will announce plans for a national search for the next permanent CEO, later in 2017. In the interim, her responsibilities will be assumed by Janna Hiemstra, Curator & Director of Programs as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

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There's a reason I design crochet patterns

There's a reason I design crochet patterns

Posted Dec 29th, 2016 in General

Although as designers, we try to get the instructions as simple and easy to follow as we can, but sometimes we just get it wrong.

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Five amazing facts about cotton you probably didn't know

Five amazing facts about cotton you probably didn't know

Posted Nov 1st, 2016 in General

Cool cotton facts.

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I hated Phentex yarn - Slippers from 1971

I hated Phentex yarn - Slippers from 1971

Posted Oct 30th, 2016 in pattern book archives

Phentex yarn has to be the worst yarn I have ever had the not-so-great pleasure of working with -- thankfully, I didn't too much, but my mother did.

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Who Remembers: Golden Needlecraft Creations

Who Remembers: Golden Needlecraft Creations

Posted Oct 22nd, 2016 in pattern book archives

It was fun, flipping through the pages of these two binders -- again. Many ya- many more nay!

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Tear Motif Crochet Pattern

Tear Motif Crochet Pattern

Posted Oct 3rd, 2016 in Free Crochet Patterns

A free tear motif pattern. Let the creativity begin!

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The First Pattern I Sold 25 years ago

The First Pattern I Sold 25 years ago

Posted Sep 28th, 2016 in General

Thinking I would be rich by selling crochet patterns. Oh, to be so young and naive at the time.

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Who is C. Strohmeyer? A Year of Doilies

Who is C. Strohmeyer? A Year of Doilies

Posted Sep 18th, 2016 in pattern book archives

This pattern book, was published in 1991 by Leisure Arts. Leaflet #2120 A Year of Doilies by C. Strohmeyer, offers 12 designs, one for each month of the year.

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#Stitchitforward October 15th for I Love Yarn Day

#Stitchitforward October 15th for I Love Yarn Day

Posted Sep 10th, 2016

The sixth annual I LOVE YARN DAY will take place Saturday, October 15th and to celebrate the yarn industry will come together for another year of “stitching it forward” and spreading the love of yarn world-wide.

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Crochet circa 1994 - Weekend Crochet

Crochet circa 1994 - Weekend Crochet

Posted Sep 5th, 2016 in pattern book archives

Weekend Crochet 1994 features 65 easy projects with an heirloom look. Toys, sweaters, afghans, and lace.

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Beautiful Fall-coloured Afghan Vintage Pattern Leaflet

Beautiful Fall-coloured Afghan Vintage Pattern Leaflet

Posted Sep 3rd, 2016 in pattern book archives

Since it is Labour Day weekend, which to me signifies the start of comfy, sweater weather, big pots of chili and cozy nights in front of the fire -- this fall coloured afghan is just perfect.

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Horse Crazy by Jesse Haas includes 2 of Crochet Do Dads Patterns

Horse Crazy by Jesse Haas includes 2 of Crochet Do Dads Patterns

Posted Aug 16th, 2016

Storey Publishing contacted me and asked if they could publish two of my patterns in this book they were putting together along with author Jessie Haas.

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Some things are just plain ugly

Some things are just plain ugly

Posted Aug 13th, 2016 in pattern book archives

What self-respecting golfer would venture out to the golf course with pompoms on their golf clubs?

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Oh the 'Simplicity' of it all

Oh the 'Simplicity' of it all

Posted Aug 9th, 2016 in pattern book archives

Simplicity got it wrong, when it comes to me and sewing -- there's nothing simple about it. Give me a crochet hook any day!! 1958 Simplicity Sewing Book

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Crochet Hook Conversion Chart

Crochet Hook Conversion Chart

Posted Apr 11th, 2015 in crochet know how

Crochet hook conversion chart by CrochetDoDads.com

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