This is one of the ‘happiest’ shawls I’ve ever seen!  It’s a great scrap yarn project.  Of course, what’s really informative here is the ‘assembly’ technique.  Who’d thunk it could be so easy??  Check it out here.  Scroll down … Read More...

Just when I thought Christmas slippers couldn’t get any cuter, I ran across these:

Click here for the pattern.  THEN, let me know how many pairs you plan to make!  I think they will be a HUGE hit this year, … Read More...

For most beginners to crochet, yarn is far easier to work with than thread.  Thread is teeny, slippery, and seems to have a limited number of applications (not always true.  More on this later.)  Yarn, especially worsted weight acrylic  worked … Read More...

I don’t ‘do’ Halloween anymore.  No kids or grand kids in the target age range for the festivities.  Aside from forcing myself to remain far away from any store that has candy on sale for 75-90% off in the day … Read More...

The pom-pom yarns (of which Pomp-a-doodle is but one) have limited applications for crochet.  This stuff is pretty on the skein and looks like it would make a perfect Christmas tree garland all by itself.  It’s soft and comes in … Read More...

This idea is so simple and straightforward – and awesome – that I really wish I’d thought of it.  Everyone seems to love the idea of a family name or monogram in filet.  Filet is hard for me.  I’ve done … Read More...

One of my favorite baby yarns is the Bernat Baby Jacquards.  I love that the yarn will do a lot of the heavy lifting in design work.  I just have to crochet along, minding my own business, watching what color … Read More...

Remember this?

Crochet expertise combined with mathematical precision has created some wonderful projects, all ruffled and snuggly looking.  Here’s the latest ‘twist’ on the Crocheted ‘Coral’ Reef:

SILVER SPRING, MD (August 24,2010 – September 2, 2010) – Riderwood residents are … Read More...

Gifted, Lovely Little Things To Knit & Crochet is the name of one of the most recent publications from Interweave Press.  Doesn’t it have an inviting cover?

Mags Kandis has created a very attractive array of knit and crochet items … Read More...

I’m choosing to post the Show ‘n Tell notes from the  St. Louis Crochet Club’s August, 2010 meeting here so I can highlight some of the yarns used.  Those of you familiar with my usual meeting ’round-up’ posts know that … Read More...

Ready for some more Christmas ideas?  Try one or more of these.

How about a banner highlighted with poinsettias in your favorite Christmas colors.  Find the pattern to purchase here.

Make this into a Christmas train for your mantle … Read More...

OK, after Christmas In July, during Back to School, before Halloween and Thanksgiving, are you ready to get ready for Christmas??  Most think it’s never to early to plan for the most decorative of all holidays.  I’ve gathered some ideas … Read More...

I ran across more sweet crochet when I was looking for baby things.  Here are some of the goodies I found.  Please let me know what you think or if you have any links to share with us.  (Some are … Read More...

Recently, I’ve blogged about baby caps, baby booties, and cocoons.  Here is a site that has ALL of these – plus the patterns are free!  Too cute to pass up.  I’m sure you’ll want to bookmark the site.  Can’t wait … Read More...

Whew!  We made it to all the shops on our ‘passport’.  We looked, we petted, we bought!  As we had the ‘help’ of two youngsters, Miss Isabella, age 4, and Miss Gabriella, age almost 3, our efforts to touch every … Read More...

Looking for Hexagon patterns? Check out these Crochet Hexagon pattern books on Amazon

This is the version of the sweater that got me very interested in making this hexagon styled sweater:

This beauty is the work of Sara … Read More...

http://familycornercom.blogspot.com/2010/07/pocket-disc-amazing-crocheted-frisbee.html

You gotta check this out!  It’s such a neat story.  And, no, these are not crocheted berets or potholders.  They’re those flying discs – sometimes called Frisbee.  Carol Ventura, of Tapestry Crochet fame, will like these designs.

The original … Read More...

Booties knitted by Georgia Druen of Hearthstone Knits of Angora New Fall from Plymouth Yarns

http://hearthstoneyarns.com/?cat=1

We’re having a yarn crawl in St. Louis at the end of July.  I can’t wait!  I’ve read about these before, but have never … Read More...