When I saw this book, tatted Jewelry  I thought the designs were crocheted.  Imagine my surprise when I actually saw the title and learned that the designs are tatted.  I have done some needle tatting, but this book’s … Read More...

Here are two nifty ideas, one is a storage solution and one is to solve a home decor issue.  I hope you’ll find both to be helpful.

I like this simple to construct hanger for storing your scarves.  It’s constructed … Read More...

I know almost nothing about Finland or its language.  I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international.  Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, … Read More...

The hottest new thing in yarns are the so-called ‘ruffle yarns’. All the companies are making them. I’ve recently purchased one skein to play with myself. It’s really hard for me to resist experimenting with something new.  I’ve yet to … Read More...

Kristin Omdahl fans will be pleased to know that she has just released a new crochet book, Seamless Crochet, described as “techniques and motifs for join-as-you-go-designs.”

I can’t think of anyone who has told me that they’re in love … Read More...

Broken Blocks Scarf (Free Pattern For Personal Use Only)

THIS PATTERN HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS PROBABLY NOT FOR A BEGINNER

2 Skeins Sheep(ish) Yarn – worsted weight yarn  Magenta(ish) is Color A; Teal(ish) is Color B

Thanks to … Read More...

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...