This colorful book may make a nice addition to your crochet library if you don’t already own a bunch of crochet square books.  While these ’squares’ are not all square, many are repeats of those seen in other books.  However,…

http://www.redheart.com/FreePatterns/tabid/118/Default.aspx?tabid=118&patternid=WR1841.pdf

I just received the free pattern info on the beautiful capelet shown here while I was browsing the net for a sheer Summer shoulderette which would be well suited to the transition from hot, muggy days to damp, chilly evenings…

I’ve run across this blog a couple of times and wanted to be sure to share it with all.  This crocheter is very crafty.  Since I have an appreciation for recycling in my crafts, especially with crochet, I like to…

RONNIE'S POST STITCH BELT DESIGN BY JD

I was experimenting with post stitches the other day and came up with this cute belt pattern that my 23 year old daughter finds attractive.  So, I’ve written it down to share with you. …

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16605/16605-h/16605-h.htm

In an earlier blog entry, I asked readers to comment on what their ‘dream’ crochet book would be like.  I have my own preferences, but clearly my wish list is not complete.  You came up with many more useful, if…

Do you like the idea of recycling or repurposing your crochet?  This is a great idea, using a purchased sweater to create an exceptional piece.  Learn how here:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/spider_web_sweater

Another way to rescue a beloved tee or sweater?  Try this technique:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/criss_cross_crochet_shirt

And, what…

A recent discussion on another site got me to thinking how crochet tools have changed over time.  Hooks, themselves, have changed very little.  You either have a ‘traditional’ hook or an in-line hook with handle variations.  But, other crochet tools…

My friend Ronnie has crocheted several hook holders.  So has DJ.  So has, I think, everyone else in the St. Louis Crochet Club.  I keep my hooks in a variety of holders - the one I carry around is a…

What crocheters will create is often simply remarkable.  I was looking online for some examples of structural crochet.  I’ve blogged about this before - the 3D stuff.  Some of it is beautiful.  Some items are cool.  Many are useful.  Most…

This time, I’ve got a batch of booklets for you.  I’ve been clearing out magazines and leaflets from my stash.  I have found duplicates aplenty!  So, I’m willing to part with them.

This first batch includes 7 digest sized booklets (like…