I ran across this book at my local library last week. Don’t know how I missed it before. I don’t believe I ever saw it for sale at any of my usual haunts.
I’m glad I ran across it because … Read More...
You’ve Been Waiting For It
Everyone is probably tired of hearing me complain about this afghan. Here it is!
The pattern is a variation of my favorite, the Diagonal Crazy Stitch. You can learn how to create this afghan here. The ‘traditional’ crazy stitch … Read More...
Pretty Headband
One of the coolest things about this cute headband is the opportunity to showcase a single fantastic button!
Jenn of JennLikesYarn.com is the designer of this easy project and she offers this pattern for free on her blog. Since I’m … Read More...
Baby and Baby Doll
I found this great site that is JAMMED full of wonderful patterns for babies of all sizes – and for dolls. This is not such a stretch as babies and dolls are often the same size. There is a huge … Read More...
Keeping Little Fingers Busy
Some friends of mine with younger kids were recently talking about the summer activities they were trying to figure out for their kids and about VBS (Vacation Bible School). I offered the idea that finger crocheting would be a great … Read More...
Scrappy Cowl
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More...
Petals For Spring
Don’t you just want to jump into this basket of brightly colored flowers? I love the colors and the way the blogger has displayed them in the basket. Makes them soooo appealing! These are flowers with six petals, a bit … Read More...
Joining Motifs
The subject of how to join crochet motifs seems to come up from time to time. As newer crocheters become more adventurous and want to make larger projects, it seems natural to make smaller motifs to join them into larger … Read More...
Some Crochet Genius
Crocheters are an inventive group. One way or another, we find creative uses for otherwise cast off items, solve storage problems with crafty use of space, and repurpose all kinds of things to make our crochet lives easier.
Here’s a … Read More...
Book Review- Mend It Better
This compact book is a goldmine of mending and camouflaging ideas and techniques. If you need to extend a hem, cover a hole, shorten a sleeve, replace a zipper, this is the book for you. With the economy being what … Read More...
Last Minute Easter Beauties
OK. Here’s a true quickie for you – and oh, so attractive.
Use Anne’s free pattern and natural colored thread or substitute some brighter colors that suit you. I think these are just lovely – and very quick to work … Read More...
Crochet Bolero – Another Amazing Design From Sher!
Sher calls this her Bolero but to me it looks more like a Shrug – and it looks perfect for Spring and Summer to ward off evening chill or the draft from the AC. Once again, Sher is offering this … Read More...
This Shouts Spring!
Sher from FlyTheCoopCrafts has created this charming wreath that just Shouts Spring! Don’t you love it? You’ll have fun reading Sher’s article about how she came to create this fusion design. I absolutely love one of the wreaths that inspired … Read More...
You Didn’t Win The Lottery But…….
Have I got a deal for you! I just learned of this and HAD to share it with my crochet friends. If you have a Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Joann’s or other craft store that has coupons available online, you can … Read More...
101 Crochet Stitch Patterns and Edgings
I’ve had this book in my hands for a few weeks and have used it a couple times to try out a new stitch pattern. I wanted to share it with my the group at my local Crochet Club … Read More...
Flip Flops and Slippers
I was going to write a very brief article to share with my readers how much I am in love with the slippers Sher Marchman Day crocheted for me. But we’ll get to that. When I went to her site … Read More...
Inca Gold Cotton is a Winner!
Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me. They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton
. I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with cotton yarn. … Read More...
Crochet Today! May/June, 2012
The latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine arrived in my mailbox today. Had to hustle all afternoon, chasing computer problems and running weekend errands til I could sit down to page through it. Several really good projects I wanted … Read More...
Baby Owl Crochet Beanie
A baby owl or an owl for a baby. Either way it’s very cute. Owls seem to be very popular right now. I like the simplicity of this design AND the cute multicolored tassels. Any kid would feel extra … Read More...
Scoop De Doooooo!!
The latest issue of Crochet! Magazine is a stunner! You’re sure to enjoy several of the designs in this issue. I just received my subscription copy in today’s mail and I’m excited to pull out some yarn to get … Read More...