I recently ran across a great (new to me) way to wrap a scarf. This does not have to be a crocheted scarf, but since we’re all about crochet here, you can use any of these to wrap … Read More...
Need A Quick Valentine ‘Monster”?
Well, if you do, this will fill the bill. So cute, so quick and easy. Grab your scrap yarn and make some. Everyone will enjoy receiving one – especially that Special Someone! Learn how to make yours here on Jill’s … Read More...
A Little Different Heart
Kara is offering a slightly different, and very attractive, quick little valentine pattern. Still time to work up a few of these. They’d be cute as simple appliques on a sweatshirt or cap, sweet little hair clips, sewn … Read More...
Ribbon Necklaces
http://www.numei.com/crochetpatterns_ladderribbonnecklace.htm
I think it’s time we revisited the subject of ribbon necklaces. There are still a lot of nice ‘ladder’ type yarns available, but few really great patterns for them. Then, I found some more ribbon necklaces and … Read More...
Hearts And Flowers
I adore this sweet necklace. It would be great for Spring. But, it gave me an idea. What about substituting some of those small hearts I recently wrote about for these flowers? I think that would make a really … Read More...
Hearts Galore – Crochet Patterns
For your Valentine crochet, check out some of these quickies!
These tiny beauties can be made in just a few moments with just a few stitches. Get the free pattern and tutorial here.
Even if you only make one … Read More...
Snuggle Up With Your Valentine
Is there a special someone you want to snuggle up with on Valentine’s Day?
If so, you still have time to work up this quick, chunky – and very snuggly – afghan in time to do that snuggling! It’s … Read More...
What’s So Great About Crochet?
Kathryn Vercillo has found – and written about – the benefits of crochet in her life. You’ve read about her on this blog. Her book about how crochet saved her life has proven to be very popular. Now … Read More...
Best For Baby Crochet Booties -Free And Easy Crochet Pattern
Other people like to crochet baby booties, but I have always found Dot Matthews’ baby kneehigh socks to be far better. They stay on and don’t get lost. Have you ever walked at the mall or park and found a … Read More...
Chic Sac
Look what I won!
It’s such a cute bag, but that’s not the best of it. This bag is very well designed – and I wish I could find a place to purchase it. No luck so far. You can … Read More...
Easiest Flower Ever
I’ve crocheted a lot of flowers similar to this one – for all kinds of purposes. I love to wear them as brooches, but they’re fun to sew onto hats, headbands, jackets, or anything else you’ve made or purchased. … Read More...
Start A Tiny New Tradition
Do you like Good Luck Charms? Or just a reminder of something or someone to carry with you? This little project would be perfect for that – although, the designer of it fills the tiny pouches with polyfill ‘beads’. … Read More...
How to Felt Crochet: Felting Instructions Plus 4 Free Felted Crochet Patterns
Get your free “How to Felt Crochet” from “Crochet Me” an Interweave publication. Felting perfect projects for beginning Crochetters and for quick gifts will make your gift a favorite. This fun manipulation of wool yarn is also a fabulous way … Read More...
Old Fashioned?
On his blog, Matt named this ‘Old Fashioned Bunting‘. I think it’s fresh and up to date! I would love to see this in seasonal colors, hanging over a front doorway or over the windows inside … Read More...
Super Simple Scarf and Cowl
If you have yarn and can made a double crochet, this is the simplest scarf/cowl you can possibly make. It’s got a lot of impact for such a simple project. The yarn really does all the work for you! As … Read More...
2013 Crochet, Here We Come!
Time is running out for 2012 and we’ll soon be welcoming 2013. I’m not huge on making New Year’s Resolutions, but this year I’ve decided to make a few resolutions regarding my crochet.
1. Use up stash on hand
2. … Read More...
Scarf Central – Knitting Patterns
I seldom check knit sites for crochet goodies, but that’s where I found this beauty. Definitely on my To-Do list!
Looking for more Crochet Cowl patterns? Check out these crochet cowl patterns we found on Etsy.This … Read More...
Blanket Boy
I think this blanket boy is so cute that I wanted to be sure to share it with you. You can get the pattern on this site.
Then I ran across these and fell in love with them too. … Read More...
Super Quick, Super Last Minute Christmas Patterns
Few words are needed here, right? Grab your hook and make your Christmas a little more personal. Get the pattern for these cute gift tags here. You can work up a batch of these in one evening.
You can create … Read More...
Some Very Quick Gingerbread (Crochet, That Is)
Ursula has created these adorable and very easy Gingerbread tags and is offering a free pattern and tutorial for us! You can use them as gift tags, ornaments, fridgies, or as Ursula has done in this example – made a … Read More...