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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My sweetie of a husband came home from the bookstore with this the other day:

CROCHET TO GO DECK BY ALICIA BERGIN
He always checks the clearance tables and racks looking for books for himself or others.  Usually there’s not … Read More...

Today at the library, I ran across this fantastic (and fantastically huge) book:

Handmade In India, A Geographical Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts by Aditi Ranjan and M.P. Ranjan

In addition to the thousands of other handcrafts created all over … Read More...

I love these ideas for recycling splendid fibers (mostly cashmere).  Why didn’t I think of this?  But, I’ll be making some of these and wishing my work was as refined as this artist’s work is!  I’m so jealous of this … Read More...

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/classes.php

Kim Guzman is teaching an online class to make this lovely scarf in tunisian short rows.  It really looks like something I can actually learn from pictures and text.  The class is slated to begin March 19, 2010.  I’ve … Read More...

Have  you seen this new, free online crochet magazine?  Articles are free.  So far, patterns cost, but there are some goodies here.  I particularly like this one:

http://www.tensionmagazine.com/

IF I wore caps – which I don’t, I’d wear this one.  … Read More...

If you’ve been reading this blog for any time, you know that I’m not a fan of joining a lot of motifs. However, every now and then, I run across squares (or other motifs) that make it worth the effort … Read More...

Discover the Charm of Vintage Crochet Patterns

There’s something truly special about vintage crochet patterns. Whether it’s the delicate lacework, timeless motifs, or nostalgic designs, these patterns bring a sense of history and craftsmanship that modern designs often can’t replicate. … Read More...

If you can buy this:

do you need this?

http://www.atomicmall.com/view.php?id=848887

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2009/10/crochet-a-wool-basket-and-then-felt-it-a-great-baby-gift.html

Wouldn’t a set of three of these pretty baskets make a great baby gift?  The can be themed to match the color of the nursery or the bathroom.  They’re soft, so baby can play with them.  And, best, they’re … Read More...

Last Friday, I announced the winner of the first Blogtest contest.  In the rules, it states that the winner must contact me within 48 with snail mail information so that I can send the prize – OR the item will … Read More...

Some quickies (pardon me) for Valentine’s Day:

http://creativeyarnsource.com/heart.pdf

A cute bookmark – which you might want to add a pretty bead or two rather than the tassel:

http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://members.tripod.com/~lhamm/heartbk3.htm

These are almost too cute for words – if you don’t have … Read More...

This month, you can win TWO BOOKS!

The one pictured above, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2 and the first book in the series, Making Eyelash Crochet Leis.

These books are by Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki and were published … Read More...