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- Angela Best - Another of my fave crocheters. Check out her free patterns archives.
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- Radhika’s neat blog about crafting and India.
- Romian Point Lace by Silvia Murariu - supplies & instruction for romanian point lace (braid/tape lace)
- Sheilas Schnauzer Rescue – and Crochet - Her Pond Lily #1 is my FAVORITE doily pattern, other freebies too.
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- www.nantucketbagg.com - Reversible crocheting bag organizer
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Jul
30
I think that treasure bags make great gifts, quick and well suited to all ages and genders. If you pick the right pattern (free) and the right colors, you can create a nifty little project in no time. Great for…
Jul
27
After my walk today, I remembered that my husband needed a can of jalapeno peppers, so I stopped at a tiny Mexican market that was on my way home, Maye’s Market at 15270 Manchester Road in Ballwin, MO. WOW! This…
Jul
23
Sadly, annoyingly, this topic has been on my mind lately. I’ve started wearing a splint at night for sleep and it’s helping. I DO NOT want to get into advice giving here. A crochet blog is not the place for…
Jul
21
I’ve found another batch of books from my stash that I want to GIVE AWAY. Hot Diggity! Another contest is born.
This is Annie’s Pattern Club #43. In this batch, there are 5 other Annie’s Pattern Club books and a digest…
Jul
20
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas for this than holding clothes pins. How about a diaper holder, lingerie holder, or plastic bag ‘dispenser’?
Here’s another…
Jul
18
Upcycling, repurposing, recycling – these are all no lose ideas. Anything we can reuse for a creative or practical purpose is a good thing. Here are some ideas I’ve run across recently.
Can you tell these were knitted caps? While these…
Jul
15
Making decisions about color can be overwhelming. As artists/crafters, we are compelled to make decisions regarding color, often on an hourly basis. At the very least, we must make these decisions each time we select yarn for a project. In…
Jul
13
SELF STRIPING MODULAR DESIGN
Wish I’d thought to combine self-striping yarn with modular construction. This combination creates a really interesting but simple to create effect. The babyghan shown is knit, but check out the diagram to figure out an easy way…
Jul
11
Here’s a new book by Sys Fredens. I was not familiar with this designer/author, but I sure do like her designs! I am currently working on one of the pullovers in this book for my daughter. Not only did my…
Jul
9
“Contemplative Crochet” is a different kind of book for my library. This quote caught my attention:
‘Craft, spirituality, and vocation all require a certian reaching out,a seeking of inspiration, a search for wisdom.’
‘……..staying curious, open to possibilities….’
This book combines the creative…
Jul
8
Below is Carla’s description of her square pattern. Please keep in mind that English is NOT Carla’s first language. She has kindly offered this pattern and it seems clear to me. Using the back of the square patterns as a…
Jul
7
“Afghans and Throws” is an inviting new book by Luise Roberts. It contains both knit and crochet patterns, and, unlike most mixed books, this one gives equal space to crochet. While there are only six project patterns in the book,…
Jul
1
Want to learn more crochet or improve your skills? Here are just a couple of sites to help you. However, one of the best ways to improve your skills is just to CROCHET! Pick a simple pattern or one that…
