If you’ve been reading this blog for any time, you know that I’m not a fan of joining a lot of motifs. However, every now and then, I run across squares (or other motifs) that make it worth the effort … Read More...
VINTAGE FINDS
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40508780
In the latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine (March/April, 2010), I ran across a picture of some pretty magnets made of scraps of vintage doilies. Remarkable. So, I quickly typed in the web address and found the etsy.com site … Read More...
HERE’S MY QUESTION ON CAMO CROCHET….
Unusual Baby Gifts To Crochet
Wouldn’t a set of three of these pretty baskets make a great baby gift? The can be themed to match the color of the nursery or the bathroom. They’re soft, so baby can play with them. And, best, they’re … Read More...
LAST MINUTE QUICKIE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/02/from-a-simple-crocheted-felted-square-a-sweet-envelope-or-a-potholder.html
Make this cute little envelope with some red/pink/white wool you have on hand and pop it into the washer and dryer with your next load of laundry. Then, stuff a sweet note to your sweetie, a gift certificate for … Read More...
URGENT REMINDER RE: CONTESTS ON THIS BLOG
Last Friday, I announced the winner of the first Blogtest contest. In the rules, it states that the winner must contact me within 48 with snail mail information so that I can send the prize – OR the item will … Read More...
You Gotta Have More Crochet Heart Patterns
Some quickies (pardon me) for Valentine’s Day:
http://creativeyarnsource.com/heart.pdf
A cute bookmark – which you might want to add a pretty bead or two rather than the tassel:
http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://members.tripod.com/~lhamm/heartbk3.htm
These are almost too cute for words – if you don’t have … Read More...
Giveaway:BLOGTEST #2 – WEEK #1 USE UP THOSE NOVELTY YARNS
This month, you can win TWO BOOKS!
The one pictured above, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2 and the first book in the series, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis.
These books are by Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki and were published … Read More...
WHAT NEW ONLINE?
I’m always on the lookout for what’s new in the online world of crochet. A couple sites have really made some improvements/updates that are worth checking out.
First, on Craftbits.com itself, we now have free videos of crafts, including a … Read More...
BLOGTEST WINNER #1 – ANGIE
Angie on January 18, 2010 9:28 am Edit This
I love this one: http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/
This was the winning entry – drawn completely at random from the over 200 entries! Way to go, Angie!
Email me ([email protected]) with your snail mail … Read More...
HEADBANDS
I ran across this retro beauty recently and decided to look around for other headbands. Wish I could wear the darn things, but I can’t. I have two good friends who wear headbands every day. One of them, Lori, would … Read More...
DOES IT TRANSLATE?
For many of us who surf the web in search of crochet blogs and patterns, we find that many of the most wonderful sites are in languages other than our own (English for me). Even if we know someone who … Read More...
BLOGTEST #1 – WEEK 4
Fourth week of January, 2010. Want to win a copy of this book?
If so, please post an answer to this question, following the contest rules posted below:
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE CROCHET TEACHER? (YES, IT CAN BE YOU, YOURSELF!) … Read More...
PRACTICAL CROCHET
I love to crochet pretty things, but sometimes we need to make practical things, don’t we? Recently, I’ve run across a few ingenious little goodies. Here they are. Let me know if you have a variation or improvement we should … Read More...
WHAT A 15 YEAR OLD CAN DO…..
At the last meeting of the St.Louis Crochet Club, we had our usual Show ‘n Tell – my favorite part of the evening. Rita, one of our members who both crochets and knits, admitted to not having much to show … Read More...
WHO’S GOT THE RIGHTS TO YOUR COLORS??
A recent article about a dispute between a crocheting college football player’s right to sell or give away his team-colored caps and scarves created quite a stir. Since I have an inside line to an attorney, I asked his opinion. … Read More...
Belts are back – Free Crochet Belt Patterns
Belts are back! Have you seen the latest fashions? Many are belted or have belts added to a layered look as an accessory. They must be fashionable because my daughter has finally asked for something crocheted – a belt! This … Read More...
WATCH THIS CROCHET!
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070403/crochet-trimmed-watches/
Isn’t this a nifty idea? It looks like these watchbands are fabric – sewed to the watch after the embellishment was affixed. I think it would be easy enough to take an inexpensive store bought watchband and add one’s … Read More...
COLD HEAD, WARM HEART
I’ve crocheted one cap and loomed one cap for my husband. Both still leave his ears cold. It’s been below 10 degrees F most days this year (2010). So, I’ve been scouting around for another pattern for him. I finally … Read More...
CROCHET FLOWERS FOR YOU!
I’m always looking for cute crocheted flower patterns. These pictures come from a blog that has some beautiful flowers. I even like the ones that are not crocheted – other art forms. Check it out!
There’s a detailed tutorial for … Read More...