Have you seen this book?  If you need a square or other block patterns to crochet, this is a great source for patterns.  I found this book at the library during one of my routine visits there.  I carried it … Read More...

Seldom has one topic generated so many questions over the years that I’ve been crocheting.  Should I block my crochet?  How do I block a crochet piece? Does acrylic yarn need to be blocked?  This tutorial makes the entire … Read More...

Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette.  I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament.  I’d love to see several of them dangling from … Read More...

Are you a fan of Brett Bara?  Have you seen her as the host of Knit and Crochet Now! on TV?  I love that show!  Now, she’s gathered 25 quick projects into one book for all of us to have … Read More...

This is such a charming book that if you craft gifts other than crocheted, you’ll want to nab a copy of it for yourself.   Many of the projects are fiber based, but there is also knitting, paper crafting and some … Read More...

Great tutorial to make this very quick project just in time for Halloween.  Go for it!

Note:  The site is in Spanish, but scroll down a bit for the English version.

Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out … Read More...

I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently.  I have stayed away from ripples for the most part.  They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets.  … Read More...

Angela Best has a new design out that is different from any I’ve seen.

This is not a free pattern, but it’s very reasonably priced.  Angela has created a lot of really cool and unusual designs over the years I’ve … Read More...

Kara at Petals To Picots sent me a link to her cute little pumpkin and I want to share it with my readers.  It’s another quick and easy Halloween or just Fall project you might want to make.  I’d love … Read More...

Want to whip up some cute Halloween items?  If so, you’ll like the ideas and free patterns offered by Ann D”Angelo on her cute site, Wonderstrange.  What a great name for Halloween crochet!

In addition to the Passel of … Read More...

This is the one that got the whole thing started.  And, it’s all Patty’s fault.  She sent me a link to the pattern.

It’s not like I haven’t crocheted – and even designed – a keyhole scarf before.  I … Read More...

Are you a fan of amigurumi? If so, you’re going to love the offerings of this crochet designer.   Ana Yoguis has a wide variety of patterns available at her etsy store.  Many are amigurumi items you won’t find elsewhere.  … Read More...

Fall in these parts is often gray and dreary, rainy and miserable.  I’m not a fan.  But, when I saw this scarf, I thought, ‘Here’s the cure for a dreary day!”  Caitlin has created this delightful pattern and … Read More...

If you don’t have any of these furry sweeties before you see this book, you’ll definitely need them once you see them!  These are some of the most adorable stuffed animals I’ve ever seen!  Hisako and Shizue Obawa, mother and … Read More...