Not handy with a crochet needle? Danielle Flanders shows you how to make these faux crochet flowers! Click here to go to tutorial.
KNITTING (AND CROCHET) DAILY TV
Does your television get this show ‘Knitting Daily‘? Mine doesn’t. So, when I saw these DVD’s, I jumped at the chance to see what I had been missing.
Well, seems like I was missing quite a lot. The … Read More...
Whose crochet is it, anyway?
Sometimes a book comes along that really throws you. This is such a book. I didn’t even know that the author’s website existed! All of a sudden, I’m cast into a collection of pretty awful works of ‘art’ complete with … Read More...
DORIS CHAN SCORES AGAIN!
Crochet Lace Innovations by Doris Chan
I really wanted the picture of the cover of Doris Chan’s latest book to be large enough so you could see the lovely lace design. This is indicative of the beautiful designs Doris has … Read More...
RING A LING
Ever thought to crochet a ring? Here are some interesting crocheted rings:
http://justordinarydayofmi.blogspot.com/2010/04/blue-ring.html
Another kind of ring can be seen here:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=6433
and includes a link to a tutorial. Quite helpful.
And, if you have loooong fingers (and I do, … Read More...
Easy Schmeasy For Mother’s Day
These are so pretty! You could work one or two up very quickly. I think most moms would like them. Teachers too. Get the free pattern at the link below the photo.
Here are a few other … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #4
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint … Read More...
MY MOTHER IN LAW’S MOTHER IN LAW’S TOTE
By now, you all know that I’m not the world’s best photographer. But, I had to TRY to show you this lovely tote. Here’s its story.
My mother in law is 87 years old. She married my now deceased father … Read More...
MY INDIAN YARN HAUL
It has only taken me about six months to figure out how to get these pictures uploaded, but here they are! I was in India in November, 2009, for a brief visit to accompany my mother in law back home … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #3
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More...
A LOVELY PATTERN FOR YOU THANKS TO DONNA
http://donnascrochetdesigns.com/blue-christening-gown-pattern-w-bonnet-bib-shoes.html
This pattern looks very adaptable to me. Remove some of the frills and you have a christening gown for a boy. Shorten it and you have a pretty dress. Thanks to Donna for sharing this free pattern with us.
PUFFY CROCHET
http://www.handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/
This is actually too pretty to hang in the shower or scrub with. I can ‘see’ them hanging as ornaments in my craft room! What about Christmas tree ornaments? Annabelle gives us a basic free pattern, so pick some … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #2
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More...
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YARN??
I have a new LOVE! I found this yarn today at Hobby Lobby while I was looking for some baby yarn. I would love to hear if others have purchased it, for what projects, and how is it to work … Read More...
STITCHES THAT HEAL
http://stitch-story.blogspot.com/2010/03/stitches-that-heal.html
How about some ‘New Age” (actually ancient) healing?
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=934630
Here’s a nice brief story about another little item that has healing powers. It’s a crochet Fuzzy Whazzit. Take a minute to read this story to learn how you might … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #1
Do you like old crochet and craft books? I do! I have a house full of them. When I find them at a garage sale or thrift store, I grab them and buy the whole lot. When I get home, … Read More...
PUT SOME COLOR IN YOUR CROCHET
Most everyone has a preference for a color – pink or blue, green or yellow, lavender or orange. Some people are really talented at combining colors, taking some simple color choices and creating something spectacular with them. The impact of … Read More...
SERIOUSLY EASY RECYCLING
Some people are way more into recycling (upcycling) than others. Some people are creative and inventive. Then, there are those few souls who are inspired – who can take a little nothing and make SOMETHING out of it. How about … Read More...
Guest Post and Giveaway – Norah Gaughan’s top ten Crochet sites
This Giveaway is over. The winner has been announced here.
Editors Note: We at CraftGossip are honored to have Norah Gaughan present her list of top ten crochet blogs for inspiration. In celebration of this post, we have … Read More...
A GOLDMINE OF FREE BABY PATTERNS
Have you ever heard the name Alice Fowler? I just heard of her for the first time today!
http://www.alicefowler.com/fowler/index.html
She designed many, many lovely things for baby. None of her patterns is in print at this time, but thanks tot … Read More...