Here’s another fairly simple idea for summer crochet.

http://crochetncrafts.com/summerwrapandkerchief.html

I like the idea of having a little wrap readily available if the  A/C or a windy evening leave me with a chill.  This would fold up easily and stash in … Read More...

This is just one of the creative (or zany) items I pictured in the article announcing the April Giveaway.  Your job was to come up with a creative idea for crochet.  There were lots of enticing entries.  But, Julie’s idea

Are you a fan of charted crochet designs?  If so, Bendy Carter has created a book that is perfect for you!

This is Bendy’s latest crochet book.  She has authored quite a few before, titles which will likely be familiar … Read More...

Annie’s Attic is the latest entry into the field of Irish Crochet.  This small, attractive book contains some really lovely patterns, familiar to those who are fans of the very traditional Irish Crochet.

How is Irish Crochet different from other … Read More...

I found this nifty little blog when I was looking for help with the pattern for the Queen Anne’s Lace Scarf.

I was very happy with the tutorial for this scarf, so I began to surf through the rest of … Read More...

I love sampling new stitch patterns, but I want ‘instant’ gratification.  One way to attain that is to use the new stitch or motif to create a scarf.  That way, I’m not tied into a huge project like an afghan … Read More...

When I saw this cap, I fell in love with it!

This is one of seven crochet patterns offered at the etsy.com shop of maybematilda.  She also sells many completed crochet items for very reasonable prices.  This hat just really … Read More...

How totally sweet would this be for a little girl? Perfect with an Easter dress (who needs a bonnet?!) or any outfit. I also think these would be cute for pompon girls or cheerleaders in school colors.

The free pattern … Read More...

Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year.  The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62501287/french-quarter-jacket-sweater-pattern-by

If you have a gypsy in you, this designer’s got some goodies for you.  Check out the items in her boutique at etsy.com here .  Even if you don’t think of yourself as the free-spirited being that the term … Read More...

This sweet book is not so little, but it’s full of designs for the little ones.

I’m becoming quite the fan of Linda Permann.  While a lot of the designs in this pretty book cover familiar ground, there is a … Read More...

We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011.  I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More...

I had to share this teeny, tiny, towel holder that you can work up in a wink.  There’s even a nice tutorial.  You could make up a batch of these in an evening!

http://willowwould.blogspot.com/2011/03/towel-holder-tutorial.html

Looking for more Quick Crochet? Check … Read More...

http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html

When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it!  It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without.  Janet has … Read More...

Then you make some more.  Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland.  Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas.  Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More...

We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us!  She is so prolific.  She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)

Ronnie also shared the … Read More...

The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange.  Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011.  We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More...

What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet?  The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers.  However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More...