Do you like beads like I like beads? This cool and simple pendant necklace can allow you to work with beads even if you never have before. The size beads used in this necklace are inexpensive and readily … Read More...
Oh! That Irish Crochet
This lovely necklace is what got me started looking for Irish crochet patterns online. While it’s not a necklace I’d wear (because I have no neck AND I just get toooooo warm to wear anything but the very simplest chain … Read More...
Mother’s Day Crochet
This lovely crocheted brooch would make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. I am very impressed with the design, both in its appearance and its simplicity. It’s a great gift that you can work up with some yarn left over … Read More...
Crochet Turtle Love
I love, love, LOVE turtles. Well, to be more specific, I love tortoises. No idea why, but I have been in love with them, intrigued by them, and protective of them since I was a little girl. I … Read More...
Crochet Your African Violets
My mother has a magic way of growing African Violets. She has pots and pots full of the little beauties. Sometimes I call them little ‘buggers’ since I can’t keep the darn things alive for two weeks! But, here I … Read More...
A Link And A Chain (Stitch)
Portia created this unique ‘statement’ necklace using some links of metal chain and simple crochet stitches. Isn’t it cool? I can think of a number of ways to use this technique to embellish my crochet. I think the statement necklace … Read More...
Some Fresh Crochet Ideas
I love it when I find a way to combine crochet with upcycling things I already have on hand or can come by inexpensively or free. I found this blog that has some fresh ideas for including crochet. In … Read More...
Bunny ‘Butt’
I have blogged before about the cute Turkey Butt pins I’d made. I hadn’t seen the Bunny Butt until I was sent a link to this blog in French. Well, once upon a time, I read French fluently. … Read More...
A New Twist
Portia has created several lovely necklaces using a simple to reproduce technique that combines two of my favorite things – crochet and beads! When I saw these, I knew I had to share. Her simple to follow pattern and … Read More...
Book Review – Elements of Style: Knit and Crochet Jewelry
Elements of Style: Knt & Crochet Jewelry with Wire
, Fiber, Felt and Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and couldn’t … Read More...
Winter Jewelry Tutorial Crocheted Ice Skates Pin
In a recent email with my sister we talked about things we use to make when we were kids. When I was a youngster, I use to whip up a bunch of these crocheted ice skates every winter to put … Read More...