No picture to show you of the scarf, but there’s a good video that’s free for the looking here AND you’re gonna love it!  There are a number of other free DIY crochet projects on this site.  Any of them … Read More...

For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More...

I’m enthralled with the ideas on this site for using yarn to ‘wrap’ packages.  The correct term might be to ’embellish’ wrapping – but I just LOVE what they’ve done with the yarn.

My mind is running wild with ideas … Read More...

These are so pretty.  If you need that final gift for someone special, crochet a pair of these in a flash.

The site offers yarn substitution info which is helpful when trying to adapt vintage patterns to currently available yarn … Read More...

Who knew Santa could masquerade as a toddler?  Any toddler would look adorable as this guy in his Santa hat.  Make one (or more) for your family as the pattern is free and works up quickly.  Click here for that … Read More...

If you liked Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula, you’ll adore this book devoted to designs for baby.  Well, that’s a bit of a misnomer.  There are designs for babies and toddlers.  There are 19 designs, and, as the subtitle … Read More...

This has got to be one of the cutest penguins I’ve ever seen!  Plus, it’s free!  Click here to get the pattern.  You’ve still got time to crochet him.  But, as you’ll see, he doesn’t have to be only for … Read More...

This beautiful book, full of crochet beaded confections, is due for publication very soon.  It’s another beauty from Interweave Press.

If there’s anything you want to edge with beads, this book has a project or an idea to suit you.  … Read More...

Spool Magazine is a new, tabloid sized quarterly magazine for anyone who loves yarn!  At $4.95 per issue or $18 per year, it’s nicely priced for gifting, too.

What’s in Spool?  Its Premier Issue cover tells us that it contains … Read More...

What a title for a book!  Those of us who have admired Twinkie’s work before are less likely to be surprised by the title – the combining of two of life’s great pleasures – food and crochet.  But, what a … Read More...

Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries.  This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More...

While looking at something else on youtube.com, I ran across some fantastic (and easy) Christmas projects that will please you and those you gift.  No pix here, but check these out.  They’re easy and quick and might just be right … Read More...

Wouldn’t this be adorable when made to match a pretty dress?  I’d like to see one done in Christmas red with some sequins or other sparklies on it.  Wish I had a little girl to crochet for…..

Get the pattern … Read More...

I was sent a link to this handsome tie.  It’s a vintage pattern but I think the tie would work well with more modern menswear.  What do you think?

http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2010/11/05/12-days-of-a-vintage-handmade-holiday.aspx

Here’s another vintage beauty from the same site.  Reminds me … Read More...

Check this out!  The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest!  This looks almost too easy to be true.  If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More...

If you like amigurumi, you’ll love the designs on this website.  There are quite a few free patterns and some you can purchase.  Lots of cuteness here – like this cutie  patootie cap:

Can you imagine how this set would look made in a variety of pretty yarns?  You could make a set for many on your gift list.  It would be inexpensive and useful.  You know how practical I am!  I love … Read More...

Aren’t these cute – and unusual?  I’ve just discovered tipnut.com and its treasure trove of crochet patterns and other neat stuff.  Get this free pattern here .

Here‘s a very quick and easy pattern that would make a great … Read More...

Aren’t these pretty slippers?  They look like they’d work up quickly.  Check it out here.  These fall into the carry-along quick pattern category.  They would make a nice gift.  Picking out pretty buttons could be half the fun!

NOTE:  … Read More...