I’ve run across such cute caps for baby lately that I thought I’d better share.  Check out some of these for gifting or for charity.

Looking for more Beanie patterns to Crochet? Check out these Crochet Patterns on Etsy 

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For my final installation on Tempting Ads from our favorite crochet mags, I’ve gathered some really crochet friendly information.  I was thrilled to find the site that has nicely priced coned yarns/threads – and they actually mention what would be … Read More...

Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.

Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns.  They have only a few crochet offerings compared to … Read More...

Here’s the second installation of my investigation into the ads that inhabit our favorite crochet magazines.  Ads are supposed to draw our attention.  Some of them are more tempting than others, but all of them intrigue me.  I just HAVE … Read More...

Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretty crochet appliques that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or … Read More...

I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend.  I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends.  But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry … Read More...

You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”?  I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website.  So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get … Read More...

I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department.  There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers.  There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter.  Many of … Read More...

So, I found this book at the library today.  I’ve been on a general crafting ‘binge’ since my carpal tunnel has been acting up, making crochet a bit uncomfortable.  This book has some great ideas in it.  But, the one … Read More...

http://www.crochetinsider.com/

You gotta see the cute, cute earflap hat too.  I always end up liking what I see on this site.  There’s a preview of a new book by Dora Ohrenstein too!

Check it out!

http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html

What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)?  It’s such a creative idea!  Here are some others you’ll find on this site:

How cute is this penguin?  There’s a mate for this little … Read More...

I fell in love with this free project from Crafts n’ Things Magazine.  It’s not actually crochet as you make it with wool sweaters scrounged from the thrift store or your closet.  But, I’d have fun embellishing it with crochet … Read More...

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Someone just directed me toward a site that sells fantastic buttons all handmade by women in Africa.  Such a small thing, a button.  But, such a huge way to support an artisan anywhere in the world with the … Read More...

We all make mistakes in our crochet from time to time.

No, NOT THIS KIND OF MISTAKE:

Rather, we fail to count correctly, get our gauge wrong, lose our way in a pattern – that sort of thing.  Here are … Read More...

Look what I found!  If you want to make a FIVE POINT AFGHAN, there’s a detailed tutorial with lots of pix at this site:

http://barbarabradford.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-01T03%3A32%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7

I’m a fan of this and similar afghans that fall into the category of ’round … Read More...

You have to join this site (and pay) to use the search function, but so far, the thread on needlearts – many of the posts are crochet – is free.  Some interesting stuff here, like this beauty.  Just scroll down … Read More...

Do you like to make Halloween costumes for your kids (or yourself)?  If so, you might like some of these nifty crochet ideas.

lick on the link below to get to the pattern for this: Looking for more Halloween Crochet … Read More...

Have you ever participated in a CAL (crochet along)?  Neither have I.  Oh, a bunch of readers will have participated in them.  I can’t really determine how I feel about them.  The Mystery CAL’s seem like they might be more … Read More...

I’m always on the look out for new and enticing crochet blogs.  There is so much creativity out there that it’s hard to keep up with it all.  Here are a few of the newer blogs I’ve run across.

http://madcrochetingfool1.blogspot.com/… Read More...

Cold weather is on its way. My mother in law is visiting from tropical India. She gets so cold in our temperate climate. Last time she was here, I crocheted her a pair of these classical legwarmers.

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/legwar.html

Now, she … Read More...