It’s some kinda crazy when I find a book on the shelf of my local library, go online, and find that I can buy it – for $199.00!!

When I got this book off the library shelf, I thought to … Read More...

Have you seen this magazine at your favorite book or craft retailer?  If you have, you must know that it’s a bargain at $6.99!  This issue is full of beautiful crochet designs, the quality of which we have come to … Read More...

You may have seen this one before, but I just discovered it.  Isn’t it pretty?  You can get the free pattern here.  The colorway used here is simply lovely – but it’s Poems Sock Yarn.  While I love … Read More...

Lately, it seems there has been a lot of talk about crocheted food!  Great way to diet, I guess.  While I have no little ones to crochet for, I’m very drawn to garments and toys that would appeal to … Read More...

I like so many of the designs at Wolf Crochet.  It’s fortunate for us when a designer of this quality offers her patterns to us for free!  This shrug (which I would call a cap sleeve afghan) is one of … Read More...

Your Significant Other has ever said about your crochet?  Did your husband tell you that the cap you made him was snuggly warm on a cold morning?  Did your wife tell  you that the scarf you made her … Read More...

We all know about those cute little amigurumi animals.  But, what about larger softies for kids to love on?  The folks over at Martingale have come up with some newer, larger amigurumi type patterns, and they’re giving away a… Read More...

The winner of this book is Laurel with this entry:

zipcode is 11791
I would design a fish using the crocodile stitch for the scales. A tropical colorful looking fish with a beaded accent on the top portion … Read More...

I just love the look of this flowery wreath!  I can’t imagine a mom who wouldn’t love to have this hanging on her front door or in a window or even on a wall.  Lorraine’s color choices need not be … Read More...

Where do you go (other than here 😉 to get your crochet eye-candy fix?  I have several go-to sites for patterns when I know what I want to make, say a scarf or babyghan.  But, when I just need some … Read More...

I ran across this book at my local library last week.  Don’t know how I missed it before.  I don’t believe I ever saw it for sale at any of my usual haunts.

I’m glad I ran across it because … Read More...

One of the coolest things about this cute headband is the opportunity to showcase a single fantastic button!

Jenn of JennLikesYarn.com is the designer of this easy project and she offers this pattern for free on her blog.  Since I’m … Read More...

I found this great site that is JAMMED full of wonderful patterns for babies of all sizes – and for dolls.  This is not such a stretch as babies and dolls are often the same size.  There is a huge … Read More...

This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess.  First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us).  Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More...

This compact book is a goldmine of mending and camouflaging ideas and techniques.  If you need to extend a hem, cover a hole, shorten a sleeve, replace a zipper, this is the book for you.  With the economy being what … Read More...

Sher calls this her Bolero but to me it looks more like a Shrug – and it looks perfect for Spring and Summer to ward off evening chill or the draft from the AC.  Once again, Sher is offering this … Read More...

I’ve had this book in my hands for a few weeks and have used it a couple times to try out a new stitch pattern.  I wanted to share it with my the group at my local Crochet Club … Read More...

I was going to write a very brief article to share with my readers how much I am in love with the slippers Sher Marchman Day crocheted for me.  But we’ll get to that.  When I went to her site … Read More...