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Associated Press
13-02-2025
- General
- Associated Press
YourCrochet Launches An Extensive Database of Free Crochet Patterns for All Skill Levels
Introducing a new hub for crocheters to search, save and share free crochet patterns from around the world. 'Our goal was to create a one-stop center with free crochet patterns for those looking for inspiration and new projects.' — YourCrochet Team LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 13, 2025 / / -- YourCrochet, one of the best online platforms for crochet lovers, built an extensive database of free crochet patterns. This giant collection includes thoughtfully selected projects from designers worldwide, serving as the ultimate source of inspiration for crocheters. With the growing popularity of crochet as a hands-on hobby, YourCrochet saw the need to create a searchable database of free patterns for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced crocheters. Among the standout features are filtering options that allow for sorting patterns by skill, season, and project type. A library designed in such a way makes searching for patterns particularly easy and user-friendly. Additionally, it is possible to save liked patterns in a Pinterest profile, where one can create their own collections for further inspiration. The library features a diverse collection of patterns, including blankets, amigurumi, decor, and garments. Moreover, one can search for projects that match a particular season, looking to make festive Christmas ornaments or Valentine-themed ideas like this Crochet Heart Granny Square Pattern. As a result, crocheters can find multiple types of projects in one place without spending hours scrolling through the internet. 'We are extremely pleased to have built such a huge and easy-to-use pattern database on our site, said YourCrochet's team. 'Our goal was to create a one-stop center with free crochet patterns for those looking for inspiration and new projects, and we think that work has been delivered.' YourCrochet's team carefully selects projects to include a mix of classic and modern designs. Their library is constantly updated with new patterns to bring the latest designs from the most popular crochet designers. Offering a built-in search engine for browsing patterns redefines the way crocheters can search for their new projects. The platform continues to be a destination for everything crochet-related, and the new library reaffirms its commitment to providing valuable resources for the community. Visit to start exploring its vast collection of free patterns. Other
BBC News
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sleaford love seat lights up for Valentine's events
A love heart seat has been installed in Sleaford town centre as part of a series of events around Valentines Day. People can sit in the seat and take selfies, including in the evenings when it is lit up. Nearby businesses are giving out heart-shaped tags on which people can write messages to someone they love and hang them on the seat. The seat will be in Market Place until Monday 24 February. The heart seat installation forms part of North Kesteven District Council's events programme, which is funded by the government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It follows the WinterLight celebration in December, which officially welcomed people back into Market Place, following a £1m regeneration some businesses have criticised the scheme, which has resulted in a loss of parking spaces in the town centre. Richard Wright, the leader of North Kesteven District Council, said: "It's good to see the heart seat installation return to Sleaford, after it was first shown at the Riverside Precinct in 2023 and I look forward to seeing everyone enjoy it."A Valentine-themed day of free activities will be held on will include visits from the Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter, caricature portrait drawings and performances from singer Chelsey Bamford. Handley Monument, on Southgate, will be lit up in red during the weekend. On 22 February, Market Place and St Denys' Church Hall will host a healthy heart event. Wright said the events "promise to be enjoyable and provide even more reason to visit the town centre and make a day of it".Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Keeping the flapjacks flowing
Feb. 12—Rotary Club's annual pancake breakfast goes on after equipment stolen On Saturday, the community came out in droves to eat some flapjacks and chat with friends at the Ironton Rotary Club's 49th annual pancake breakfast at the Knights of Columbus hall. Club president Sarah Simmons thought the drizzly 40-degree weather was perfect. "If it is too cold or too nice, hardly anyone shows up," she said. "But the weather was just right to put people in the mood for pancakes. We are very busy and running out of table space. We are so excited about the turnout and happy to have so many members of our community sitting around tables and chatting and enjoying pancakes." Rotary has been doing the pancake breakfast since 1976 and only missed one year, 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year was a bit tricky for the Rotary because their storage unit was broken into and mixers, coffee pots and a griddle were stolen. "So, it may have taken a little longer to get the pancakes out this year, but we are still working with what we have," Simmons said, adding that members brought in equipment to keep the event going. "I brought in my coffee pot and a mixer." Simmons, who has been a Rotary member since 2015, said her favorite part of the pancake breakfast is seeing the community rally around the event ,"but then to see so many of our friends and neighbors supporting our efforts to bring scholarships to Lawrence County." The proceeds from the event go toward to two junior or senior class nursing students from Lawrence County attain their goal of becoming a registered nurse with a four-year degree. And, as always, besides Rotary members, members of the Scouts Troop 106 and the Ohio University Southern's Nursing Program were there taking pancakes, sausage and juice to tables and then cleaning up for the next batch of customers. "We couldn't do it without their help," Simmons said. Nicole Stumbo, associate professor of nursing at OUS, said the nursing association is always happy to help, because not only do they have fun, "these are the people and the families we are going to take care of. If you're in the hospital and see a familiar face, it is really comforting." Mark McCown, an adult leader of Troop 106, said they are a community minded group and are happy to help. "One of the tenets of Scouting is helping out your community," he said. "And we like to instill that in the them and we like people to see young kids engaged with the community. One new addition this year was the sale of Valentine-themed bears and they were a big hit. They had about 100 of them and at $2 each, they sold out by 10:30 a.m. The proceeds will go to support more of the Rotary club's community projects.
The Guardian
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Love Hurts review – dire Valentine-themed action movie
Incoherent, inelegantly choreographed and shot with a colour palette reminiscent of one of those noxious American Candy Stores that have popped up all over London like an outbreak of herpes, this Valentine-themed martial arts action picture is one of the worst of the year so far. The first feature from stunt coordinator turned director Jonathan Eusebio, Love Hurts cannibalises the John Wick/Nobody premise of a man forced to revisit the violent life and the skill set he has renounced, and adds a touch of self-conscious Everything Everywhere All at Once quirkiness, courtesy of lead actor (and EEAAO Oscar-winner) Ke Huy Quan. He plays Marvin, a former assassin who has found fulfilment as a cookie-baking realtor in the greater Milwaukee area. Dismal. In UK and Irish cinemas
