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I’ve run across such cute caps for baby lately that I thought I’d better share.  Check out some of these for gifting or for charity.

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/hatpattern.html

There’s another one at the same website that is made with sock/fingering…

I’m always looking for great gift ideas.  Being a crocheter, picking up a hook and yarn is my preferred way of creating gifts.  Here are some of the ideas I’ve found online that I like:

http://barbarabradford.blogspot.com/search/label/crochet

Scroll down about half way to…

For my final installation on Tempting Ads from our favorite crochet mags, I’ve gathered some really crochet friendly information.  I was thrilled to find the site that has nicely priced coned yarns/threads – and they actually mention what would be…

Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.

Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns.  They have only a few crochet offerings compared to knit,…

I’m sorta the Queen of Practicality. I love fine yarn, but tend to find it in secondary sources (thrift stores, swaps, freecycle, etc). I’ve been known to ‘curb shop’ for all kinds of things, although I’ve yet to find any…

Here’s the second installation of my investigation into the ads that inhabit our favorite crochet magazines.  Ads are supposed to draw our attention.  Some of them are more tempting than others, but all of them intrigue me.  I just HAVE…

Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretties that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or scarf. Here are…

I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend.  I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends.  But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry…

I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night.  I just love this magazine.  There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what…

I’m all about recycling when we can.  Yarn swifts are typically pretty expensive.  Try this one out!  You can make it easily with items you already have on hand.

http://webeccasays.blogspot.com/2008/05/tilta-swift.html

The blog has complete instructions with photos for you to make your…

You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”?  I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website.  So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get…

I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department.  There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers.  There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter.  Many of…

So, I found this book at the library today.  I’ve been on a general crafting ‘binge’ since my carpal tunnel has been acting up, making crochet a bit uncomfortable.  This book has some great ideas in it.  But, the one…

http://www.crochetinsider.com/

You gotta see the cute, cute earflap hat too.  I always end up liking what I see on this site.  There’s a preview of a new book by Dora Ohrenstein too!

Check it out!

http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html

What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)?  It’s such a creative idea!  Here are some others you’ll find on this site:

How cute is this penguin?  There’s a mate for this little fella on…

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