Crafts and Projects

approx= approximately
beg= begin(s)(ning)
bet= between
BO= bind off
bpdc= Back Post double crochet
btwn= between
CC= contrasting color
ch(s)= chain(s)
ch-space= space previously made
cn= cable needle
CO= cast on
cont= continu(e)(s)(ing)
dbl= double
dc= double crochet
dec= decreas(e)(s)(ing)
dpn(s)= double pointed needle(s)
dtr = double treble (triple) crochet
est = establish(ed)
ext = extension
foll = follow(s)(ing)
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpsc = front post single crochet
fptr = front post triple crochet
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Gas prices are up, prices are up, mortgages are going on default, the value of the dollar is going down but nobody can halt Christmas or any of the Holiday celebration from appearing on our calendars.
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