Here are a few quick projects that could be made for Father’s Day.

How about a stadium cushion in his favorite team colors:

Every Dad can use a special place to relax with this hammock.

Ok, so the hammock … Read More...

It’s June and weddings are happening all around us. It’s too late to crochet a lot of stuff for a wedding this June, but it got me to thinking…… What goodies are out there to use our crochet hooks to … Read More...

I’m a magazine junkie! There – the truth is out. I don’t subscribe to all of the magazines that I love, but I do check them out from the library, buy them at thrift stores and garage sales, and use … Read More...

I was thinking today about things that make me smile. There are a number of things – and I’m not talking about pretty babies, cute kid jokes, or the usual warm fuzzies. Here’s what happened:

I was going through my … Read More...

Here’s a republication of my May 15 post with rules and blocks. You have about TWO WEEKS left to go on this contest.  I have a BUNCH of new crochet leaflets and other mags (& maybe some yarn) from my … Read More...

SOME SAMPLES OF KIM’S ORIGINAL PATTERNS AVAILABLE ON HER WEBSITE.

Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and tutorial videos. We will be sharing it all to … Read More...

A lot of us are familiar with the Crochet Pattern-A-Day Calendars. Below is an email from

the company that publishes them, with details on how YOU can submit a pattern for publication

and perhaps earn a bit of money. … Read More...

Have you seen the garnstudio site? www.garnstudio.com

Lots of free patterns there in crochet and knit. This is my next WIP:

You can find the free pattern – which is really just a chart – by going to the main … Read More...

I think that Fernmonkey’s thoughtful ‘response’ to my recent blog “‘Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?’” deserves to be read by all. So, although I could find no way to contact Fernmonkey personally, I’ve decided to elevate … Read More...

http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_little_mochi/files/japanese_pattern_help.pdf

If you enjoy making those cute Japanese inspired stuffed animals, here’s a link to a document that will help you understand the directions written in Japanese.

Here’s a cute ‘twofer’ I ran across.

from craftlog.org

Followup Post with reader’s comments is here

YEP! Yarn shops are notorious for snubbing crocheters. Books that contain both knit and crochet are dominated by knit. Many ready to wear items that are crocheted are marketed as knitted. There are … Read More...

Thata hosts one of my very favorite blogs. She is SOOOO creative and is a prolific crocheter, despite having a family and job outside the home. She recently posted a ‘simple’ square of her own design. This square is so … Read More...

With Spring just around the corner (I hope!), I’m getting excited about fresh blooms and vibrant colors. To satisfy my craving for floral inspiration, I embarked on a search for new and unique flower patterns online. The best part? I … Read More...

I’m finally nearing completion of the wedding afghan for my nephew who married last June! This has been my ‘nemesis’ afghan – a term we crocheters sometimes use to refer to a project that we either do not enjoy making … Read More...

Mohair Bear Pattern  

Isn’t this about the cutest bear you’ve ever seen? I LOVE it! I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals or dolls, but every now and then I see one that just SPEAKS to me! This … Read More...

Would you carry a sign that said ‘Strips for Yarn’? Not!!

MAM (above)
Those MAM (mile a minute) translate to Mile a Millenium for me! I just can’t get into them. I like the look and always fool myself into … Read More...

I have a new FAVORITE crochet magazine – Crochet Today! I have just purchased my third issue of this great, new mag. It’s full of wonderful patterns and great, full color photos. There is a wide variety of patterns, too. … Read More...

I honestly do not know where this dimension chart for crochet ponchos originated. If it’s YOURS, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due! It is not my original work, but I’ll take a chance … Read More...

Neck & Front Detail. Love those buttons!

My mom and her ‘special’ sweater.

Pattern is from Kim Guzman ‘Jiffy Cardigan’.

Looking for more sweaters to crochet? Check out these sweater Crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

Crochetkim.com
Here is a … Read More...

I awoke today to a white out! That’s unusual for St. Louis. We get snow and lots of cold days, but we don’t often get a lot of snow and it doesn’t stick around too long. There have been years, … Read More...