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FREE PATTERNS Click the picture to see the patterns. Felt Lapel Pins Sewing Apple, String or Yarn Holder Knitting and Crochet Rose Motif Crochet Cute novelty pins to use as party favours, bazaar items, or just to delight someone. Make the pins out of felt and sew a small safety pin at the back to fasten. Be creative and try different petals and colours. Apple shaped string holder to hang in your kitchen. Make it larger or longer and use it as a yarn holder. Simple to knit in garter stitch; make as a gift or as bazaar item. Rose motif to decorate handkerchiefs, pockets, purses, linens. Adjust the thread and needle size to make a large or very small motif. Choose your colours. Bazaar, Novelties, Gifts - Outdated? No matter what the motive, when you give a handmade gift, you are combining the three ideas of bazaar, novelties and gifts. Crochet for your Wedding Day or Prom Add charm to your wedding day and prom with crochet. Crochet Summer Footwear Get your feet ready for summer fashion. Crochet a pair of sandals or summer shoes

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