Vickie Howell sent me a couple skeins of her new yarn Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) in two yummy colors – Magenta(ish) and Teal(ish).  Now, she doesn’t know me personally, but these were two very good color choices for me.  Magenta … Read More...

This ‘scarf’ started life as a wool sweater composed of brown wool squares complimented with off white tapestry style stitching.  It came to me from a thrift store where I found it and decided it would be a good choice … Read More...

Jane Austen wrote novels of the Regency Era in England, that period in history that was just pre-Victorian, when women’s fashions were a bit elongated and very feminine without being as fussy as the full blown Victorian Era.  The designs … Read More...

I think this pretty little dress is misnamed.  Rather than being called the ‘Mixed Up Dress’, I’d call it Angel Wings.  That’s what it looks like to me.  So pretty.

See what I mean?  Don’t these look like Angel … Read More...

Crochet patterns are often ranked according to some scale of Difficulty Rating.  Books, magazines, and websites often use a system to categorize their patterns based on some perceived skill levels.  Are these real differences?  Are they written in granite?  Who … Read More...

I found this charming little blog and want to share it with you.  First, there are three different baby bonnets with tutorials.  This one is made with strips of t-shirt fabric!

What little girl wouldn’t look adorable in this bonnet?  … Read More...

Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this?  Do what?  Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern.  The pattern sets itself up to be difficult.  The write up about it states that you have to know a … Read More...

Occasionally I run across something that is just so simple yet inspiring that I’m stunned.  This project is one of those.  The blog is entirely in Portugese.  For a laugh (not on the author) you can try entering the … Read More...

I love these little flowers and the tutorial that Elise created to teach even a beginner how to crochet them.  As crocheters with some experience under our belts, we often forget how much impact simple designs can have.   These mini … Read More...

Sweet Eleanor Scarf

I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club.  Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me.  Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell.  Sorry I missed it.  I’ll … Read More...

I fell in love with this idea the minute I saw it!  How cool is this?  You take an adult sized sweater and make a sweet baby blanket edged with crochet.  What could be simpler or more ecofriendly?

http://www.kingsoleil.com/Sweater_Baby_Blankets.html… Read More...

Why, you may ask, is a Crochet Blog featuring a book that has ‘Quilt’ in its title?  Well, one thing that quilting and crocheting have in common – oh, well, there are several things – is that they are fiber … Read More...

These simple but very effective Spider Napkin Rings would be a big hit for any Halloween party, especially with school age kids.  I actually like spiders and am trying to think of other ways I can use this pattern.  Would … Read More...

I just got my hands on this latest issue of Crochet Today! magazine.  This is one of their best issues!  Of the 25 projects offered in this edition, FIVE of them are must-do’s and several others look … Read More...

Halloween isn’t just for kids, but they DO want us to make costumes for them, don’t they.  Here are a few freebies I’ve found around the ‘net so you can get a head start on the holiday costuming.  Well, maybe … Read More...

Sometimes, you just get that itch to crochet something ridiculously cute—and these baby rain booties absolutely deliver. Whether you’re making a baby shower gift, a first photo outfit, or just need a smile-worthy project for your hook, this rain … Read More...

I absolutely adore this new little book, “Granny Square Love” by Sarah London.  London has definitely lived up to the cover’s subtitle, ‘A New Twist On A Crochet Classic For Your Home’.  In addition to the … Read More...

Do you like dolls?  Do you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or any other special little girl who loves dolls?  If so, you’ll want to grab a copy of this cute new book from Annie’s Attic, “Dolly & … Read More...