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Oct
28
I’m sorta the Queen of Practicality. I love fine yarn, but tend to find it in secondary sources (thrift stores, swaps, freecycle, etc). I’ve been known to ‘curb shop’ for all kinds of things, although I’ve yet to find any yarn that way. LOL.
However……..sometimes a yarn comes along that is really Splurge-Worthy. [...]
Oct
26
Here’s the second installation of my investigation into the ads that inhabit our favorite crochet magazines. Ads are supposed to draw our attention. Some of them are more tempting than others, but all of them intrigue me. I just HAVE to type their addresses into my computer and see what’s there. Here are some more [...]
Oct
24
Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretties that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or scarf. Here are some ideas for you.
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Crocheting/Craft-Project-Crochet-Tree-Tote.html
For Halloween, you might enjoy this one:
http://tallennl.livejournal.com/16060.html
or this:
http://crochetme.com/patterns/skull-and-cross-bones-motif
Or, try one [...]
Oct
24
I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend. I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends. But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry days to keep my neck warm. Other scarves work well too, but these add a [...]
Oct
22
I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night. I just love this magazine. There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what they had to offer crocheters. Here’s what I found:
This beauty if from purlbee.com, but most [...]
Oct
19
I’m all about recycling when we can. Yarn swifts are typically pretty expensive. Try this one out! You can make it easily with items you already have on hand.
http://webeccasays.blogspot.com/2008/05/tilta-swift.html
The blog has complete instructions with photos for you to make your own.
Oct
17
You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”? I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website. So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get the free pattern to make your own:
So, buy this cowl neck or make the free [...]
Oct
15
I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of these scarves fall into the ’scrap’ category for us crocheters. Here are a few goodies [...]
Oct
13
So, I found this book at the library today. I’ve been on a general crafting ‘binge’ since my carpal tunnel has been acting up, making crochet a bit uncomfortable. This book has some great ideas in it. But, the one that really caught me is on page 16 – a sweater made of strips cut [...]
Oct
7
http://www.crochetinsider.com/
You gotta see the cute, cute earflap hat too. I always end up liking what I see on this site. There’s a preview of a new book by Dora Ohrenstein too!
Check it out!
Oct
4
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)? It’s such a creative idea! Here are some others you’ll find on this site:
How cute is this penguin? There’s a mate for this little fella on the website too.
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/penguins-free-crochet-pattern.html
If you’re one of those who likes to make projects on the go, [...]
Oct
2
I fell in love with this free project from Crafts n’ Things Magazine. It’s not actually crochet as you make it with wool sweaters scrounged from the thrift store or your closet. But, I’d have fun embellishing it with crochet appliques.
http://www.craftsnthings.com/Projects/Newsletter/2009_09/D_felted_purse.aspx?email=
RECYCLE a pattern and turn it into something entirely different, like this coaster pattern:
http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas008.html
that was [...]
Sep
30
http://www.buttonmad.com/Site/Catalogue/Catalogue%20Page1.htm
Someone just directed me toward a site that sells fantastic buttons all handmade by women in Africa. Such a small thing, a button. But, such a huge way to support an artisan anywhere in the world with the purchase of his/her handmade items.
To this end, I’m going to begin collecting and posting information about similar [...]
Sep
28
We all make mistakes in our crochet from time to time.
No, NOT THIS KIND OF MISTAKE:
Rather, we fail to count correctly, get our gauge wrong, lose our way in a pattern – that sort of thing. Here are a few ideas to help you stay on the crochet straight and narrow (or wide and fluffy [...]
Sep
26
Look what I found! If you want to make a FIVE POINT AFGHAN, there’s a detailed tutorial with lots of pix at this site:
http://barbarabradford.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-01T03%3A32%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7
I’m a fan of this and similar afghans that fall into the category of ’round ripples’. The round ripple afghans come in all sizes and with an amazing amount of points – [...]
Sep
24
You have to join this site (and pay) to use the search function, but so far, the thread on needlearts – many of the posts are crochet – is free. Some interesting stuff here, like this beauty. Just scroll down…
Sep
22
Do you like to make Halloween costumes for your kids (or yourself)? If so, you might like some of these nifty crochet ideas.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Crochet_a_Mustache_Hat_Costume/
Click on the link below to get to the pattern for this:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63281
Here’s a simple freebie from LionBrand:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70442AD.html?r=1
Finally, a…
Sep
20
Have you ever participated in a CAL (crochet along)? Neither have I. Oh, a bunch of readers will have participated in them. I can’t really determine how I feel about them. The Mystery CAL’s seem like they might be more…
Sep
17
I’m always on the look out for new and enticing crochet blogs. There is so much creativity out there that it’s hard to keep up with it all. Here are a few of the newer blogs I’ve run across.
http://madcrochetingfool1.blogspot.com/
This one…
Sep
12
Cold weather is on its way. My mother in law is visiting from tropical India. She gets sooooooo cold in our temperate climate. Last time she was here, I crocheted her a pair of these classical legwarmers.
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/legwar.html
Now, she wants some…
Sep
10
Published in 2007, this book is a delicious collection of crochet edgings and some motifs (especially flowers), complete with color pictures and written instructions. What’s missing? Schematics. Susan Smith has assembled a pretty collection of trims that is well displayed…
Sep
8
There are several books in print which cover many of the techniques demonstrated in this book, published in 2006. It’s a handy size hardback with my favorite spiral binding. Why aren’t all books made like this?
Included are 127 pages in…
Sep
6
The latest issue of ‘Inside Crochet’ magazine has a nice half page write up about this blog! A friend emailed me to alert me to this fact. She had purchased the mag at her local Borders and read the article…
Sep
4
I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used…
Sep
1
If you don’t have a yarn winder, you’re missing out on a great crochet tool. Pull skeins of yarn, like RH and similar brands, don’t absolutely require winding into nice little cakes, but those hanks that are twisted into a…