Look how charming these tags are! Kym a tCobberson and Company has created the tags and offers a way for us to print them off free! I’ve written about tags before, but this is the first free printed crochet … Read More ...
An Adventurous Crocheter
I feel compelled to give a shout out to a fairly new crocheter who seems fearless in attempting new projects and even better at making the adaptations she finds suitable. I certainly admire beautiful crochet work done by anyone. … Read More ...
Button One Up For Baby Crochet!
This cute sweater caught my attention and took me to the blog of its designer, Tamara Kelly. This one is a freebie. But, I went poking around the blog to find other crochet patterns. I fell in love with the … Read More ...
Crochet Your African Violets
My mother has a magic way of growing African Violets. She has pots and pots full of the little beauties. Sometimes I call them little ‘buggers’ since I can’t keep the darn things alive for two weeks! But, here I … Read More ...
Bag Yourself Some Crochet Embellishments!
I’ve seen a lot of cute ideas for creating or embellishing purses, but this one might take the cake. You can purchase the purse pictured here for a very reasonable $24 on etsy. It’s offered on the site of … Read More ...
Crochet Pattern – Lacy Afghan
This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration. Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered. This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother. … Read More ...
Frugalista At Work
Maybe you don’t have one of these (yarn winder)
of even one of these (nostepinne). Maybe you’re a frugal crocheter who is always looking for cost effective ways to improvise, make-do, improve, and create.
Wish I was … Read More ...
Sweet Bunny
What could be easier or sweeter than these little bunnies? I’ve been making a bunch of face cloths. This just might be how I gift them! Annabelle has the details on her blog!
While you’re at her … Read More ...
Organized And Colorful Crochet
Carmen Rosemann is one creative and well organized crocheter! Her work is elegant in its simplicity yet appealing, enticing me to want to pull out hooks and yarn immdiately to work up some of her lovely designs. Don’t be put … Read More ...
Some Of My Favorite Crochet Things – For Gifting and For Keeping!
This is a list of some of my favorite things – that you can make or buy from the crafters who have made them. No, I’m not Oprah, so my Favorite Things don’t cost much!
If you’re like me and … Read More ...
Put Some Ripple In Your Crochet
I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently. I have stayed away from ripples for the most part. They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets. … Read More ...
Scarf Crazy
This is the one that got the whole thing started. And, it’s all Patty’s fault. She sent me a link to the pattern.
It’s not like I haven’t crocheted – and even designed – a keyhole scarf before. I … Read More ...
Crochet Fun! Free Patterns
I found a site you’re gonna love! Many free crochet patterns at Makezine.com – from pretty to profane. This first one, the Panda Doily, caught my attention immediately. Cute and fairly easy to make.
I love beads, so … Read More ...
Simple New Square For You
Anastacia has designed a new square that I think is very attractive. This would work up to a very pretty shawl, throw, or babyghan, depending on the color(s) you choose to work with. A checkerboard design would be especially … Read More ...
What is Hot on Etsy?
What’s hot on Etsy? Well, there’s lots of crochet there! I found some vendors who have some spectacular crochet offerings. Tell me what you like.
There’s this pretty crochet bracelet at Beach Plum Cottage
Then, there’s this interesting piece… Read More ...