When I saw this, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you even though there is barely time to get more than one of them finished before Halloween!  Well, for me that is, as I’m a slow crocheter.  But, it would … Read More...

If you want to work up a very quick, cute Halloween cap to keep those ears warm during trick or treating, try this one.  It’s so cute!  I love the tutorial.  Personally, I’d make it without the addition of the … Read More...

This square would make a perfect Valentine face cloth.  Or make a bunch and join together to create a scarf, babyghan, lapghan, or full sized afghan.  Such a beauty!  Scroll down to see the pattern here.

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You’ve heard of Zombie debt (ouch!) and Zombie Apocalypse, no doubt.  There are many Zombie references in pop culture these days.  I mean, when you can combine Jane Austen and Zombie in the same sentence, a true phenomenon is occurring.  … Read More...

I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art.  Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet.  Doesn’t … Read More...

The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom.  I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan.  She … Read More...

I recently heard a news report that the Limited has just unveiled a line of clothing based on the hit TV show, Scandal.  I’ve not seen the show, but I’m aware of it and of the sexy lead actress, Kerry … Read More...

Just how many snowmen does it take to keep you warm?  As many as you can crochet into this cute scarf.  BTW who says all snowmen must be white?  You could make some in other colors  to use up … Read More...

I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily.  This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect!  It works up very quickly so you can make more than one … Read More...

Even I like these ‘scary’ muffins but I think they’d be a great hit with the youngsters!  I love the combination of colors and the way the designer has used scraps and little bits of this and that.  Too cute!  … Read More...

We had our usual good time at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club last night.  There was a lot of show n’ tell, but some of it was just outstanding and I wanted to be sure … Read More...

This might be the world’s largest ball of twine or maybe the largest is one of the other four pictured here.  Hmmm.  One is estimated to contain eight million feet of yarn.  That’s just under 2,000,000 yards of twine.  Twine!  … Read More...

Want to make a stuffed animal for someone special?  You’ll find the perfect fuzzy friend in this collection called Edward’s Menagerie by Kerry Lord.  There are forty different soft and snuggly crocheted animal patterns in this charming collection so … Read More...

When I saw these coasters, they made me chuckle.  Only a parent would come up with this idea.  Put the spill down before you even fill the cup with something that can be filled.  You can see this on Etsy.com … Read More...