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Monday, February 27, 2012

Sharp Crochet Hook review and giveaway

I am really excited to share this week's giveaway with you!  


When I was pregnant with Sawyer a dear friend from back home sent me a little baby gift.  My favorite items were a few flannel burp cloths with crocheted edges.  I wasn't much of a hooker back then so making my own didn't even cross my mind.  I loved those burp cloths!  I used them with both boys and aside from a little fading from being washed a million times LOVED so much they still look great and still wipe many noses.  When I was pregnant with Dex I really wanted a few more but didn't have a way to hemstitch the edge and wasn't willing to prepunch them or shove a skinny hook through.  Have you ever tried that?  It is hard!  The Sharp Crochet Hook makes it easy breezy!  Instead of the crochet hook being rounded it's super pointy, sharp to be exact!  You just poke it right through the fabric!


Up until a few months ago I had never heard of the Sharp Crochet Hook.  {yes, sometimes I wonder if I do live under a rock.  I blame it on my life being consumed with small children}  Have you??  I am sure you have!  If you haven't you need to check this out!  It is awesome!  When I heard about it I knew I had to have one!!  I contacted Jessica (owner and creator of Sharp Crochet Hook) and asked her if she'd be interested in a little review/giveaway action.  I was so stoked when she said yes! I am new to asking people if they want to do giveaways so I am still a little nervous they'll tell me to F off ;)  


A little peak at what I did with it.  I made a few burp cloths for a cousin due to have her baby girl any day now {are you listening baby G??  That's right...it's time!  Get moving girl!}  The first one I just wanted to get a feel for it so I did a simple scallop edge, no pattern needed.  The next one I used the Picot Fan pattern in the Sharp Crochet Hook pattern book and LOVED it!  It was super cute!  


and because my baby girl is now 13 and I am surrounded by boy stuff I decided to trim a few pair of socks (both patterns from the Sharp Hook book) for baby G as well.  


I bought this apron from Canton Trade Days (First Monday for you locals) a few months back.  It was WAY too long and super frumpy but it was $2.  You can't go wrong for $2.  I altered it to be shorter (like 10" shorter, seriously.) and added the crochet at the bottom.  Much less frumpy!

Cute right?!?!

I am also working on a few tea towels but they aren't quite ready!  I'll have to show you my progress later!  I have so many cute ideas!  I was thinking trim on a onesie?  Fancy up a pair of cut off jeans?  I am desperate to do a few pillowcases BUT I am in the process of redoing my room and have no clue what color/style/pattern I am going to do. 

 I think it goes without saying that I love this little hook!  I did find that it is a little hard to poke through more than 3 layers of flannel but seriously that is pretty thick!  I tried to go through 4 layers and while it was possible it was pretty tough and slow going.  I stuck with 2 layers of flannel and it slid right through! Sharp Crochet Hook has my vote!  Love it! 

Here are a few ideas for inspiration from the Sharp Crochet Hook's blog

adorable edge on a baby blanket!  Love this!  May have to make one for my nephew!

Great for you scrapbookers and card makers!  how freaking cheery is this?!?!

also love this!!  Jazz up a cheap tank or Tshirt!  Heller!  Adorable!

You ready???


Here's how to enter!!  Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.  
Giveaway closes Thursday March 1st at 11:59pm.  Winner will be posted Friday March 2nd.


Mandatory to enter:




Additional entries:



3.  Post about this giveaway on Facebook!  Be sure to tag (using the @ symbol) The Sharp Crochet Hook and Inner Hooker so we can see your post!  


Three chances to win!

Don't want to wait to win??  I don't blame you!




Head over to Sharp Crochet Hook and buy now!  The hook alone is only $6.99 and the package which is the Sharp Crochet Hook and the pattern booklet are only $10.99!  I mean seriously super cheap for something that makes adding that special touch that much easier.  Oh and did I mention .99 shipping???




203 comments:

  1. I am a follower of Sharp Hook's blog.

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  2. I shared your giveaway on my CSC page. Thank you!!! <3

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  3. fan of sharp crochet hook on facebook

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  4. followed sharp crochet hook's blog

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  5. Did all three. I never really knew how those edges were added. How awesome.

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  6. Saw a demo of these at the Crochet@Cama retreat put on by the Crochet Liberation Front this past year. Such an AWESOME idea! I signed up to follow the blog, and posted on FB. ;)

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  7. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook on FB!

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  8. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook's Blog!

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  9. Cool. I have always wanted to learn to crochet. lol

    gahome2mom/gmail/com

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  10. posted about it on facebook and tagged you both

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  11. Shared on FB and tagged both!! =)

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  12. I am following the Sharp Hook's blog

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  13. I am a fan of Sharp Crochet Hook on FB

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  14. I shared your giveaway on my FB page and tagged you both :)

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  16. I posted about the giveaway on FB!!

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  17. I'm a fan of Sharp Hook on FB and follow your blog also.

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  18. Oh pick me lol! I follow Sharp Crochet hook on facebook.

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  19. Did all 3 also!! Would love to win this!!

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  20. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook on FB.

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  21. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog.

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  22. I am following Sharp Crochet Hooks blog!

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  23. Awww :( All my comments showed up at Anonymous....... well here I am!! Should I repost??

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  24. I posted about this giveaway on FB.

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  25. I am a fan of Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook.

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  26. I posted about the giveaway on my facebook page.

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  27. I post this contest on my Facebook wall.

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  28. I'm "Sharp Crochet Hook" 's follower now.

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  29. I follow The Sharp Crochet Hooks blog.

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  30. I am a fan on db. I would love this as a late birthday gift. Tomorrow is my big day.

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  31. I posted this giveaway on fb and tagged both. Rebecca O'Brien

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  32. Following Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook :)

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  33. Postedon db, not sure if tagging worked from my kindle, I will try again from home later.

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  34. For reallys! Sign me up! Followed on fb.

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  35. Facebook fan, tagged and shared! Miss M's Crochet

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  36. I follow Sharp Crochet on Facebook.

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  37. I follow the Sharp Crochet Hook blog.

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  38. Posted about the giveaway on FB.

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  39. I liked Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook!!!

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  40. I'm a fan of Sharp Crochet Hook on FB

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  41. I posted about this giveaway on FB

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  43. I follow the Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook!

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  44. I follow the Sharp Crochet Hook's blog too.

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  45. I am a new fan on Facebook.

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  46. Made a status on Facebook and tagged you both.

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  47. Liked Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook.

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  48. Commented on Facebook and tagged you both.

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  49. I am a new follower :)
    Jenny Kuller
    kullerphotography@cox.net

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  50. Liked Sharp Crochet Hook on FB
    Jenny Kuller

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  51. fan of sharp crochet hook on facebook

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  52. I updated my FB status.
    I tagged you - but it wouldn't let me tag Sharp Crochet, so I linked her page in the status.

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  53. reposted on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/miniheals

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  54. I Follow Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook!!

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  55. I Follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog!!!

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  56. I Posted about this giveaway on Facebook and tagged you both!

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  57. Shared and tagged both - Inner Hooker and The sharp crochet hook - on my Facebook profile Carol Rodewald Anderson Thanks for an awesome giveaway! This is just what I need!!! <3

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  58. Already a fan and follower and just posted to FB

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  59. Now following sharp crochet hook on facebook.

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  60. I liked Sharp Crochet Hook on FB.

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  61. I posted about this giveaway on FB and linked to Sharp crochet Hook and Inner Hooker.

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  62. I am following the Sharp Crochet Hook blog as Simply SophistiKated...my shop. :)

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  63. I am a fan and a follower. Getting ready tag for the giveaway :)

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  64. i shared the giveaway on my facebook page.

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  65. I follow the Inner Hooker and The sharp hook on face. I follow the blog, and I shard on my page, Dinner and Skeins.

    Good Luck Everyone

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  66. I am a facebook fan
    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  67. I am a blog follower
    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  68. I am a fan of Sharp Crochet hood on FB;)

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  69. I am a fan of the Sharp Crochet Hook blog!

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  70. I am following Sharp Crochet Hook! (:

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  71. following sharp awesome blog too

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  72. Following the Sharp Crochet Hook blog!!!

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  73. I 'love' Sharp Crochet Hook on FB!

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  74. I now follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog and love it!

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  75. Shared the giveaway on my Facebook page.

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  76. I shared this great giveaway on FB! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. Now following Sharp Crochet Hook on FB!

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  78. A fan on FB! - Jessica Molepske jessica.warmfuzzies@yahoo.com

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  79. Just shared on my Hugs-N-Stitches Boutique page!

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  80. Following her blog! - Jessica Molepske
    jessica.warmfuzzies@yahoo.com

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  82. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook on FB

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  83. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog

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  84. I posted about the giveaway on FB

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  85. Follower of sharp hook on facebook! But if I don't win I definitely have to buy one!

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  86. I am following that awesome blog, too! Everyone could use more addicting hobbies, right?! ;)

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  87. Fan and following, have been for a while. I have it on my "I wish to buy" list, but international postage has deterred me. Mahbeh one day I can add it to my list of goodies.

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  88. I gave a double shout out to you and Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook! (Theresa Kauffman)

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  89. I'm a FB fan of Sharp Crochet Hook!
    kady@thebeerguy.ca

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  90. Follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog!
    kady@thebeerguy.ca

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  91. Followed the Sharp Crochet blog!

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  92. I followed Sharp Crochet Hook on FB.

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  93. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog.

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  94. I posted this review and contest on my FB page - Thanks Scotti for sharing!

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  95. FB fan of Sharp Crochet Hook. Robin Phillips-Knotts is my id. Thanks! cokelush at gmail

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  96. Following the Sharp Crochet Hook's blog on gfc. :)cokelush is my id. Thanks! cokelush at gmail

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  97. Shared on FB. The tag for Inner Hooker worked but not the Sharp Crochet Hook I don't think. My system always has trouble with tags. Here's the link tho' to the post: https://www.facebook.com/robinphillipsknotts/posts/306714386057059
    Thanks! cokelush at gmail

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  98. posted about the giveaway on FB!! (tagged IH and SCH!!)

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  99. I like the Sharp Crochet Hook on FB!

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  100. I am following the Sharp Crochet Hook blog

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  101. I shared this giveaway on my Facebook page

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  102. I'm a fan of Sharp on facebook, don't have a google to follow blog :(

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  103. I "liked" Sharp Crochet Hook on FB, followed the blog, and posted on FB. If I don't win, I will definitely look at buying one. What a great idea!

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  104. I'm a fan of the Sharp Crochet Hook on FB (Amanda Cavanaugh)

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  105. I'm following The Sharp Crochet Hook's blog.

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  106. Following The Sharp Crochet Hook's blog

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  107. shared the giveaway on my FB page

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  108. I thought I was AAF but when checking I wasn't?! Ahhhh! All fixed now, I would love to have this product!

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  109. Posted about the giveaway! https://www.facebook.com/kmrolin/posts/3385827201508

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  110. I liked them on FB.
    Thanks for letting us know about them.

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  111. I just subscribed to their blog.

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  112. I like Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook!

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  113. And I subscribed to Sharp's blog :)

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  114. AND.... I posted a link (shared) to the giveaway.....

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  115. Hi Scotti!
    I follow Sharp Crochet Hook on FB
    ~Mippy :)

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  116. Hi!
    I follow Sharp Crochet Hooks Blog!
    ~Mippy :)

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  117. i like sharp crochet hook on fb!

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  118. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook on fb

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  119. I follow Sharp Crochet Hook's blog via google friend connect

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  121. I did all of the above! Liked, shared, followed, ORDERED! Can't wait to get mine and a free one would be awesome to share in our upcoming charity fundraiser basket. Oops didn't have my name logged.

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  122. I liked Sharp Crochet on facebook!

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  123. Liked Sharp Crochet Hook FB page

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  124. Followed the Sharp Crochet Hook blog

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  125. Oh dear, I just found this giveaway and it's after midnight :( I will look for the sharp hook, though!

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  126. Well, my computer says it's 12:44 AM...in my time zone anyhow. So I will try to enter :)
    Elaine Sumner

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  127. I am a fan of Sharp Crochet Hook on Facebook!
    Tiffany
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  128. I follow the Sharp hook on her Blog
    Tiffany
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  129. Posted on my Facebook Page and Tagged!
    Tiffany
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  130. Liked Sharp crochet hooks facebook page!
    Becauseofleah@aol.com
    Jaimie Bell

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  131. I'm a follower of The Sharp Crochet Hook on FB!

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  132. I now follow Sharp crochet hooks blog! ;)
    Becauseofleah@aol.com
    Jaimie Bell

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  133. I'm following the Sharp Crochet Hook's blog

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  134. I shared the awesome sharp hook giveaway on my FB! Yay!!!

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  135. Like Sharp crochet hook on facebook

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  136. Following the Sharp Crochet hook blog

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