You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”? I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website. So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get … Read More...
MORE FASHION FINDS
You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”? I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website. So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get the free pattern to make your own:
So, buy this cowl neck or make the free [...]
FASHION ‘INSIDER’ FOR THIS FALL
I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of … Read More...
FASHION ‘INSIDER’ FOR THIS FALL
I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of these scarves fall into the ’scrap’ category for us crocheters. Here are a few goodies [...]
MORE ON RECYCLING OLD SWEATERS
So, I found this book at the library today. I’ve been on a general crafting ‘binge’ since my carpal tunnel has been acting up, making crochet a bit uncomfortable. This book has some great ideas in it. But, the one … Read More...
MORE ON RECYCLING OLD SWEATERS
So, I found this book at the library today. I’ve been on a general crafting ‘binge’ since my carpal tunnel has been acting up, making crochet a bit uncomfortable. This book has some great ideas in it. But, the one that really caught me is on page 16 – a sweater made of strips cut [...]
DID YOU SEE THIS?
http://www.crochetinsider.com/
You gotta see the cute, cute earflap hat too. I always end up liking what I see on this site. There’s a preview of a new book by Dora Ohrenstein too!
Check it out!
DID YOU SEE THIS?
http://www.crochetinsider.com/
You gotta see the cute, cute earflap hat too. I always end up liking what I see on this site. There’s a preview of a new book by Dora Ohrenstein too!
Check it out!
WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS SITE??
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)? It’s such a creative idea! Here are some others you’ll find on this site:
How cute is this penguin? There’s a mate for this little fella on the website too. http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/penguins-free-crochet-pattern.html
If you’re one of those who likes to make projects on the go, [...]
WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS SITE??
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)? It’s such a creative idea! Here are some others you’ll find on this site:
How cute is this penguin? There’s a mate for this little … Read More...
RECYCLE – RY
I fell in love with this free project from Crafts n’ Things Magazine. It’s not actually crochet as you make it with wool sweaters scrounged from the thrift store or your closet. But, I’d have fun embellishing it with crochet … Read More...
RECYCLE – RY
I fell in love with this free project from Crafts n’ Things Magazine. It’s not actually crochet as you make it with wool sweaters scrounged from the thrift store or your closet. But, I’d have fun embellishing it with crochet appliques. http://www.craftsnthings.com/Projects/Newsletter/2009_09/D_felted_purse.aspx?email=
RECYCLE a pattern and turn it into something entirely different, like this coaster pattern:
http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas008.html
that was [...]
BUTTON UP FOR A CAUSE
http://www.buttonmad.com/Site/Catalogue/Catalogue%20Page1.htm
Someone just directed me toward a site that sells fantastic buttons all handmade by women in Africa. Such a small thing, a button. But, such a huge way to support an artisan anywhere in the world with the purchase of his/her handmade items.
To this end, I’m going to begin collecting and posting information about similar [...]
BUTTON UP FOR A CAUSE
Someone just directed me toward a site that sells fantastic buttons all handmade by women in Africa. Such a small thing, a button. But, such a huge way to support an artisan anywhere in the world with the … Read More...
CROCHET TIPS and TRICKS
We all make mistakes in our crochet from time to time.
No, NOT THIS KIND OF MISTAKE:
Rather, we fail to count correctly, get our gauge wrong, lose our way in a pattern – that sort of thing. Here are … Read More...
CROCHET TIPS and TRICKS
We all make mistakes in our crochet from time to time.
No, NOT THIS KIND OF MISTAKE: Rather, we fail to count correctly, get our gauge wrong, lose our way in a pattern – that sort of thing. Here are a few ideas to help you stay on the crochet straight and narrow (or wide and fluffy [...]
WANNA MAKE A 5 POINT AFGHAN?
Look what I found! If you want to make a FIVE POINT AFGHAN, there’s a detailed tutorial with lots of pix at this site:
http://barbarabradford.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-01T03%3A32%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7
I’m a fan of this and similar afghans that fall into the category of ’round … Read More...
WANNA MAKE A 5 POINT AFGHAN?
Look what I found! If you want to make a FIVE POINT AFGHAN, there’s a detailed tutorial with lots of pix at this site: http://barbarabradford.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-01T03%3A32%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7
I’m a fan of this and similar afghans that fall into the category of ’round ripples’. The round ripple afghans come in all sizes and with an amazing amount of points – [...]
SOME SITES TO VIEW
You have to join this site (and pay) to use the search function, but so far, the thread on needlearts – many of the posts are crochet – is free. Some interesting stuff here, like this beauty. Just scroll down … Read More...
SOME SITES TO VIEW
You have to join this site (and pay) to use the search function, but so far, the thread on needlearts – many of the posts are crochet – is free. Some interesting stuff here, like this beauty. Just scroll down…