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...

150 Crochet Trims , Published in 2007, this book is a delicious collection of crochet edgings and some motifs (especially flowers), complete with color pictures and written instructions.  What’s missing?  Schematics.  Susan Smith has assembled a pretty collection of trims … Read More...

There are several books in print which cover many of the techniques demonstrated in this book, published in 2006.  It’s a handy size hardback with my favorite spiral binding.  Why aren’t all books made like this?

Included are 127 pages … Read More...

I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used … Read More...

If you don’t have a yarn winder, you’re missing out on a great crochet tool.  Pull skeins of yarn, like RH and similar brands, don’t absolutely require winding into nice little cakes, but those hanks that are twisted into a … Read More...

Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers.  There are so many ways to use these lovelies.  Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband … Read More...

So, I’m sitting at the Crochet Club Meeting, minding my own business the other night, knowing I had to leave early to get to the airport to pick up my MIL who was flying in from India via Australia, when … Read More...

The air is suddenly crisp and cool.  Fall (my least favorite time of year) may well be upon us and it’s still August!  Tho’ I’m not a fan of Fall as cold winter soon follows, I do like the colors … Read More...

Did you see the latest announcement from LionBrand.com that all their patterns, and there are thousands, are now FREE?

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80243AD.html

This is a boon to us – and a GREAT way for a company to sell a lot of yarn.  … Read More...

Although there were not that many entries into this contest, there were some really lovely Christmas doilies entered.

The winner SHOULD be the doily at:

http://www.karensvariety.com/CHRISTMAS/FreePatterns/Doily.htm

It’s a real beauty!  I write SHOULD BE THE WINNER because so many of … Read More...

Fall isn’t really my favorite time of year, but I do love the colors and Fall decorations.  I’ve scouted out some ideas for us to crochet.  This first is a place mat that even a rank beginner could make.  Color … Read More...

While searching for crocheted wreaths, I’ve run across some other crochet beauties.  Gotta share these.

First is a fantastic crocheted ring from this blog – the crocheted one on the right:

http://www.modishblog.com/modish/2007/11/

Plus, this set of wreaths is to be … Read More...

I had this idea to find a great crocheted wreath for my front door.  Wreaths and swags are things that I enjoy crafting with a lot of recycled/upcycled components.  I usually start with a wreath from a thrift store from … Read More...

I’ve just learned that my beloved mother in law is coming to stay for several months.  Have to make room for her.  Seriously.  What to do with all the yarn/books/hooks/magazines/print outs/etc in the ‘yarn room’ that will be her bedroom?  … Read More...