Yarncrafter's Chat with Dana

Yarncrafter's Chat is just that...a video chat about everything from yarn, needles, hooks, to projects and more.

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100 Day Challenge

It's time to become my best me...mentally, physically, and spiritually. I'm inviting you to come along for the journey.

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Prayer Shawls by Dana

You asked...I listened. Due to viewer's requests I have compiled my videos featuring prayer shawls. Enjoy!!!

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Cast Off Thursday with EssenceofMe.com

Several times a month I share my crafting projects via Cast Of Thursday.

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Crochet-A-Long Starting January 7th

Do you have a bunch of yarn scraps from your holiday projects? Consider joining us January 7th as we make a scrap yarn prayer shawl.

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Dana's 6 Month Healthy Hair Growth Challenge

I've decided to join a six-month hair growth challenge. I will chronicle it all in my Natural Hair Chronicles.

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Natural Hair Journey.

I am learning to love and care for the hair God gave me. This will include my dabbling with hair products, hairstyles and homemade hair products.

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Quest for a Healthier Lifestyle.

Many years ago the scale neared 200lbs. I have successfully loss almost 70lbs but keeping it off is a constant challenge that I’m learning to embrace one day at a time.

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Crochet, Knitting, and Craft Stuff.

I am a crafter at heart, I think. I learned to crochet as child and I started knitting a month ago. Here’s my love of yarn, needles, and things.

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Essence of Me Store.

I’ve been asked over and over again. “Where can I buy your shawls?” Well, I now have a store. Yeah!!!

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