Here’s the book 50 Sunflowers to Knit and Crochet. that my readers were trying to win.  You gave me a LOT of work to do!  This one was very difficult for me.  I should just stick to the random … Read More...

Since I’m neither an accomplished nor an avid knitter, I asked my friend, Mandy Pedigo, to write this review for me.  Mandy is a very accomplished fiber atrist, completing her degree in fiber arts.  She loves anything to do … Read More...

I think flowers and shells go together well – at least in crochet.  Elise has offered a free pattern for this very pretty Infinity Scarf.

Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book.… Read More...

If you like to add small bits of crochet to garments, totes, and accessories, this book has plenty of material for you.  This book contains groupings of appliques that will please you and others.  There are seasonal appliques, those … Read More...

Have you been seeing crochet all over the fashion world like I have?  I guess Margaret Hubert had too as she’s collected a ravishing bunch of patterns in this book entitled Runway Crochet.  I took the book to my … Read More...

Sometimes the most humble crochet project can really make a difference in the quality of one’s life.  That’s crochet genius!  In this case, Sheila has invented a potholder we weren’t smart enough to know we needed, but will not … Read More...

These cute little pencil toppers will be just the right thing as a small gift to celebrate the last day of school.  Get a coloring book and a few work books to keep the kiddies busy (and prevent backsliding) for … Read More...

This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration.  Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered.  This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother.  … Read More...

The winner of this wonderful new book by Kim Guzman is Kathy G with this entry (selected at random):

This book is truly colorful   and is full of wonderful granny squares that will inspire you to organize all your partial skeins of yarn to create many, many squares.

There are oodles of free granny square patterns online, so why … Read More...

I’m a practical person.  You knew that, right?  I am NOT a well organized person.  You knew that, right?  So, when I ran across this, I knew, just KNEW, that this would be the best Mother’s Day present ever.  … Read More...

Crocheted hats/caps for babes and tots are always popular.  They typically work up quickly, are practical, and just add to the overall cuteness factor for the kiddies.  I’ve rounded up a few that are especially adorable.  The dinosaur hat has … Read More...

If you’re like me, you’ve got a lot of both of these on hand:

Well, maybe the little motifs you have on hand are not flowers.  But, the idea remains the same.  You have an ugly bag, you add some … Read More...

I love the shape of this pattern, designed by a French crocheter, Sophie, and sold under her name Sophie Gelfie.  It’s called the Marina Shawl.  The pattern is not free, but I believe we should be willing to … Read More...

There’s a new site for posting our projects for all to see.  This one is headquartered in the UK, but the projects are universal.  I fell in love with this cute variation on a simple granny square blanket.  The designer … Read More...