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...

Want to whip up some Fall/Halloween decor?  These little ami pumpkins have so much personality!  I just love them.  I think they’re the cutest pumpkins ever!  Thanks to Mohu, we can get the pattern free on her blog… Read More...

If  you’re looking for a collection of easy to crochet hats and scarves, this book could be just what you’re looking for.  Popular Etsy.com seller, Rachael Oglesby, has gathered 30 of her designs in this book.  Chunky scarves and hats … Read More...

This journey has been nothing short of magical—a true creative adventure filled with color, texture, and inspiration at every turn. I’d love for you to come along with me and soak up all the crochet eye candy I’ve discovered along … Read More...

Anastacia has designed a new square that I think is very attractive.  This would work up to a very pretty shawl, throw, or babyghan, depending on the color(s) you choose to work with.  A checkerboard design would be especially … Read More...

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...