I was experimenting with post stitches the other day and came up with this cute belt pattern that my 23 year old daughter finds attractive.  So, I’ve written it down to share with you.  It’s easy – if you’ve mastered … Read More...

Do you like the idea of recycling or repurposing your crochet?  This is a great idea, using a purchased sweater to create an exceptional piece.  Learn how here:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/spider_web_sweater

Another way to rescue a beloved tee or sweater?  Try this … Read More...

A recent discussion on another site got me to thinking how crochet tools have changed over time.  Hooks, themselves, have changed very little.  You either have a ‘traditional’ hook or an in-line hook with handle variations.  But, other crochet tools … Read More...

My friend Ronnie has crocheted several hook holders.  So has DJ.  So has, I think, everyone else in the St. Louis Crochet Club.  I keep my hooks in a variety of holders – the one I carry around is a … Read More...

What crocheters will create is often simply remarkable.  I was looking online for some examples of structural crochet.  I’ve blogged about this before – the 3D stuff.  Some of it is beautiful.  Some items are cool.  Many are useful.  Most … Read More...

Have you seen this?  How cool is it that this young guy crochets these outrageous overalls – his very own design – and wears them fearlessly?  Neither of my sons would or could carry this off!  Check out the rest … Read More...

Once you’ve checked out the book I reviewed, Tunisian Crochet by Sharon H. Silverman, you might want to find some more information about tunisian crochet on the ‘net.  Lucky you!  I’ve done the research for you.  There’s a lot of … Read More...

Tunisian crochet is not my favorite.  It seems overly repetitive to me – just plain boring.  Kinda like I feel about working anything in all single crochets.  However, there are times when the particular characteristics of Tunisian are a real … Read More...

Summer is a good time to crochet things that don’t cover our laps or use thick, heavy yarns. It may also be a good time for us to try something new.  Especially if you’ve never crocheted with thread, now is … Read More...

I’ve been looking for a certain yarn that a friend of mine was working with last weekend.  It’s a Red Heart worsted weight acrylic in a color called ‘Peruvian Print’.  This stuff is remarkable.  It’s a self-patterning yarn that makes … Read More...

You gotta love this one – a free scarf pattern posted on the parent site of this blog.  Can you think of a little boy or girl (or maybe their mom) who wouldn’t love this scarf??

I think I’d make … Read More...

I got this adorable little book the other day.  It’s just the cutest thing!  If you like amigurumi, you’ll love this collection.  If you like stuffed animals, this group will entice you to get crocheting.

Although the book is only … Read More...

I took the first of a series of ‘Advanced Crochet’ classes last night at Knit and Caboodle in St. Charles, Missouri with the lovely Christina Marie Potter as the teacher.  I was one of the more ‘advanced’ students (which is … Read More...

As promised, here are some more ideas for you to try.  Spice things up and crochet something different!  Start with one of these, maybe:

Freeform is a favorite technique of mine.  If you haven’t tried it, lose the rules and … Read More...

Who knew that there was a crochet luminary so close to my home in St. Louis?

Who knew that a LYS I enjoy visiting would be hosting classes in Advanced Crochet taught by this person?

How is it that I … Read More...

Who knew that there was a crochet luminary so close to my home in St. Louis?

Who knew that a LYS I enjoy visiting would be hosting classes in Advanced Crochet taught by this person?

How is it that I … Read More...

Does crochet count as exercise?  If I carry huge bags of yarn to and from the car, is it weight lifting?  If I crochet all night, is it endurance training?  If I crochet AND knit, it is cross training?

Ok…. … Read More...

Myrawood.com

I have yet to get my hands on this book – but, boy, doesn’t it look exciting??

Myra Wood’s website has some more pix of patterns from this book.  Check that out at www.myrawood.com

The look is very romantic … Read More...

http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/green-bead-soup/

I receive quite a few emails from people asking me to publish their project or idea on my blog.  Most of them are not impressive.  Nikki emailed me the other day with the link above.  When I took the … Read More...

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Some of these little critters are so cute!  They fall under the category called ‘amigurumi’.  I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals, but I find these really appealing.  One good use I can think of for them is … Read More...