How adorable is this? Forget the kids I think I just found my Halloween attire for the office. The best thing is this pattern is free and you have plenty of time to make it before Halloween. Add it to … Read More...

What is a Let’s do it justice post ? Well it’s the day I bring a FREE pattern from our sister site Craftbits.com that has the worst photo. Craftbits.com has been around for over 13 Years which means photos were … Read More...

Fiber Flux shared this free pattern just yesterday and we couldn’t wait to share the link with you. It’s perfect for fall and the color combination is wintery and warm and amazing. I would love to see this one done … Read More...

You’ve heard of Zombie debt (ouch!) and Zombie Apocalypse, no doubt.  There are many Zombie references in pop culture these days.  I mean, when you can combine Jane Austen and Zombie in the same sentence, a true phenomenon is occurring.  … Read More...

I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art.  Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet.  Doesn’t … Read More...

The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom.  I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan.  She … Read More...

I recently heard a news report that the Limited has just unveiled a line of clothing based on the hit TV show, Scandal.  I’ve not seen the show, but I’m aware of it and of the sexy lead actress, Kerry … Read More...

Just how many snowmen does it take to keep you warm?  As many as you can crochet into this cute scarf.  BTW who says all snowmen must be white?  You could make some in other colors  to use up … Read More...

I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily.  This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect!  It works up very quickly so you can make more than one … Read More...

Even I like these ‘scary’ muffins but I think they’d be a great hit with the youngsters!  I love the combination of colors and the way the designer has used scraps and little bits of this and that.  Too cute!  … Read More...

We had our usual good time at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club last night.  There was a lot of show n’ tell, but some of it was just outstanding and I wanted to be sure … Read More...

This might be the world’s largest ball of twine or maybe the largest is one of the other four pictured here.  Hmmm.  One is estimated to contain eight million feet of yarn.  That’s just under 2,000,000 yards of twine.  Twine!  … Read More...

Want to make a stuffed animal for someone special?  You’ll find the perfect fuzzy friend in this collection called Edward’s Menagerie by Kerry Lord.  There are forty different soft and snuggly crocheted animal patterns in this charming collection so … Read More...

When I saw these coasters, they made me chuckle.  Only a parent would come up with this idea.  Put the spill down before you even fill the cup with something that can be filled.  You can see this on Etsy.com … Read More...

These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they?  And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween.  Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins?  I think it would make a cool … Read More...

Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside.  I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago.  It now resides on my … Read More...

This new book is full of goodies for baby, created by best selling crochet designer Sharon Silverman.  I asked Sharon why she chose Tunisian crochet for babies to create these designs.  She kindly offered the following information:

Looking for … Read More...

Think Outside the Box with These Unusual Christmas Crochet Ideas

When it comes to holiday crochet, traditional favorites like Santa hats, snowflakes, and cozy stockings are always a hit. But what if you could shake things up this year with … Read More...