Here’s another very quick and attractive idea that doesn’t require a pattern or tutorial.  Using Hindustanka’s pictures, you can make one of these for yourself.  I’d like to see a set of three of them framed and hung on … Read More...

If you’re a bit like me, you’ve admired Bruges Lace from afar, assured that the technique was too advanced for you.  Not so!  This new book by Ellen Gormley really breaks down the stitch pattern into ‘bite-sized pieces’, using basic … Read More...

Have you heard of this wonderful charity Knots of Love?  Most of us can whip up a cap or two in an evening.  So many caps are needed – caps for kids, for women, for men – who have … Read More...

This is just one of the many scrumptious patterns you’ll find in the book The Beaded Edge 2.

If you were to rely on the cover photo, you’d be selling this book short.  There is way more here than edgings … Read More...

Who’s started crocheting for Halloween 2012?  If you haven’t already begun, you’d better get busy soon.  With less than two months before Halloween, you’ll need a head start.  So, here are a few easy crochet ideas for you.

Who doesn’t … Read More...

Looking for a fresh new block to crochet?  This book will have it for you.  Betty Barnden has created 75 delicious floral inspired blocks for us to play with!  Fortunately, ‘block’ doesn’t mean square or even rectangle.  There are hexagons, … Read More...

Caitlin Sainio has gathered a collection of snowflake patterns that is simply stunning!  I love that she shows them in all colors too.  If you’re a snowflake fan, this book is for you!  Each pattern has a graph to help … Read More...

Who doesn’t have a couple pairs of these old earrings hiding in the bottom of a junk jewelry box?  I do!  So, why didn’t I come up with this fantastic and quick idea to upcycle these earrings?  Leave it … Read More...

I really like the look of this Chunky Granny Scarf.  This one will work up quickly!  I don’t usually make things using chunky/bulky yarn, but this one will get made.  I also am not sure why it’s called Granny as … Read More...

What’s hot on Etsy?  Well, there’s lots of crochet there!  I found some vendors who have some spectacular crochet offerings.  Tell me what you like.

There’s this pretty crochet bracelet at Beach Plum Cottage

Then, there’s this interesting piece… Read More...

When I saw this idea, I just had to share.  Matilda uses a sewing machine to finish off the cut edge to create the cardigan, but I’d use a pretty scrap of yarn to crochet over that raw edge – … Read More...

I write about other blogs all the time.  I’m endlessly inspired and often intrigued by what I find in crochet blogs around the internet.  Some blogs I return to frequently.  Others, I check from time to time.  Some blogs are … Read More...

Erika Knight uses 20 projects in her new book, Simple Crocheting, to guide new and intermediate crocheters through the process of creating projects that are less complicated than one might expect from this accomplished designer.  But, what might ‘simple’ … Read More...

I just love this sunflower – and it has an interesting story.  You can read its story and get the free pattern designed by Julia Schwartz here.  I only found this beauty because I was intrigued by the description … Read More...

If only I lived closer to this place.  If only there were more days in the week.  If only I had a gazillion dollars to follow all my yarn and beading dreams.

This shop is a wondrous place!  I think … Read More...

WOW!  I think this is an outstanding ‘sampler’ style bag.  To begin with, I’m a fan of this shape purse AND I like the colors used.  But, I think it’s the stitch variations that really make the look.

Haven’t … Read More...

Those folks over at Craftfoxes.com are at it again!  I’m not sure I want to jump on the latest Zombie bandwagon, but this little monster is just so cute!  If you’re a fan of Zombies (would calling one a ‘fan’ … Read More...

If you’re like me and can’t stand the pressure of traditional headbands, you’ll like this one.  Simple and quick to work up, it’s stylish and pretty.  This would be a great project for a beginner ‘tween crocheter.  Make some … Read More...

This book is great fun!  Once I got it in my hands and browsed through its colorful pages, I couldn’t wait to try to make my own bracelet!  This is the first book where I’ve really been able to understand … Read More...

This is such a simple idea, but really lovely, don’t you think?  I’d love to see these color keyed to particular events.  They’d be so pretty in Fall colors, in red and green for Christmas, in glittery yarn for New … Read More...