Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring.  I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc.  Also, a great way to use up that … Read More...

It’s cold and icy outside.  Spring seems so far away.  Then, I see something like this simple idea and I am renewed!  Spring will make an appearance.  The snow and ice will melt away, the sun will shine, and the … Read More...

http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=14731.php

This may not be the kind of yarn you were planning to crochet a sweater with in the near future, but it’s what scientists are doing with carbon molecules to create a fiber stronger than steel!  Further, unlike carbon … Read More...

I had to pass along this free pattern!  It’s not suitable for my curvy shape, but would be very attractive on the ‘right’ woman.

http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/02/12/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-brassiere-pattern.aspx

Maybe, ‘back in the day’ when this vintage design was created, more women were less … Read More...

I was at the mall this evening waiting for my car to be repaired.  I strolled over to Border’s Book Store and found the Crochet books, grabbed a bundle of them, found a chair, and began to browse through them.  … Read More...

These are just the sweetest little things.  Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them?  (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!).  Just had to share!

http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html

While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More...

Quick!  These are either  a) heart shaped coasters  or b) angel wings  or  c) kitty faces?

http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-cool-coasters-4/#more-7370

They look like both to me.  But, I have an urge to work up a quick set of them to give as a … Read More...

Every now and then, we need a gift ‘right now’ or tonight or tomorrow – and we’d like to crochet it.  Well, here’s an idea that has appeared here and elsewhere, but I really like this one.  Don’t forget to … Read More...

If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap.  You’ll … Read More...

I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them.  Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.

The … Read More...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39198311/scoodie-easy-crochet-pattern

If you want to warm your ears and neck or those of someone else, this pattern is for you!  It works up so quickly and can be easily made in a variety of sizes by simply changing the size … Read More...

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/12/a-simple-crocheted-granny-square-vest.html#tpe-action-resize-148

I had to share this little cutie from the hands of Sara – the Creative Jewish Mom.  She always has something creatively cooking at her place.  This simple vest easily adapts to different sizes and would be perfect for … Read More...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61198274/pattern-crochet-itty-bitty-accessories

Aren’t these itty bitty baby accessories adorable?  Jennifer at Jaybird Designs is all about the babies.  Her photography makes every design especially enticing.  But, I am enamored of her crochet designs for baby.  They’re worth a look-see.

Her Stork … Read More...

http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/01/02/ring-in-the-vintage-new-year-day-2-vintage-crochet-hatpurse-pattern.aspx

This pretty vintage hat – and its matching clutch purse – are available free from the link above.  Bramcoast Publications has a run of 15 free vintage patterns for the first 15 days of January, 2011 – not all … Read More...

I am always interested in patterns that are touted as taking one skein. Tempts me because I have lots of odds and ends (otherwise called orphan) skeins in my stash. However, all skeins are not created equal – as you … Read More...

I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there.  To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon.  As is my practice, I prefer … Read More...

I’m not much into New Year’s Resolutions, but I certainly think this afghan might push me to look at my crochet in a different way and strive for more creativity.

http://tstitchesandcrafts.webs.com/fcsbloghop.htm

The designer of this beautiful afghan tried to capture … Read More...