Want to whip up some Fall/Halloween decor?  These little ami pumpkins have so much personality!  I just love them.  I think they’re the cutest pumpkins ever!  Thanks to Mohu, we can get the pattern free on her blog… Read More...

If  you’re looking for a collection of easy to crochet hats and scarves, this book could be just what you’re looking for.  Popular Etsy.com seller, Rachael Oglesby, has gathered 30 of her designs in this book.  Chunky scarves and hats … Read More...

This has been a beautiful adventure.  Come along with me to see all the eye candy along the way.

First, Kara over at www.petalstopicots.com emailed me to show me the stunning Overlay Mandala she has recently completed.  Her work is … Read More...

Anastacia has designed a new square that I think is very attractive.  This would work up to a very pretty shawl, throw, or babyghan, depending on the color(s) you choose to work with.  A checkerboard design would be especially … Read More...

Here’s another very quick and attractive idea that doesn’t require a pattern or tutorial.  Using Hindustanka’s pictures, you can make one of these for yourself.  I’d like to see a set of three of them framed and hung on … Read More...

If you’re a bit like me, you’ve admired Bruges Lace from afar, assured that the technique was too advanced for you.  Not so!  This new book by Ellen Gormley really breaks down the stitch pattern into ‘bite-sized pieces’, using basic … Read More...

Have you heard of this wonderful charity Knots of Love?  Most of us can whip up a cap or two in an evening.  So many caps are needed – caps for kids, for women, for men – who have … Read More...

This is just one of the many scrumptious patterns you’ll find in the book The Beaded Edge 2.

If you were to rely on the cover photo, you’d be selling this book short.  There is way more here than edgings … Read More...

Who’s started crocheting for Halloween 2012?  If you haven’t already begun, you’d better get busy soon.  With less than two months before Halloween, you’ll need a head start.  So, here are a few easy crochet ideas for you.

Who doesn’t … Read More...

Looking for a fresh new block to crochet?  This book will have it for you.  Betty Barnden has created 75 delicious floral inspired blocks for us to play with!  Fortunately, ‘block’ doesn’t mean square or even rectangle.  There are hexagons, … Read More...

Caitlin Sainio has gathered a collection of snowflake patterns that is simply stunning!  I love that she shows them in all colors too.  If you’re a snowflake fan, this book is for you!  Each pattern has a graph to help … Read More...

Who doesn’t have a couple pairs of these old earrings hiding in the bottom of a junk jewelry box?  I do!  So, why didn’t I come up with this fantastic and quick idea to upcycle these earrings?  Leave it … Read More...

I really like the look of this Chunky Granny Scarf.  This one will work up quickly!  I don’t usually make things using chunky/bulky yarn, but this one will get made.  I also am not sure why it’s called Granny as … Read More...