Do you like Dream Catchers? I have always thought they were pretty cool. This idea is a variation on that theme – and one that is very cool. It ‘catches’ jewelry!
Vanina created this pretty and useful design. She has … Read More ...
Crochet Pattern – Zombie
Those folks over at Craftfoxes.com are at it again! I’m not sure I want to jump on the latest Zombie bandwagon, but this little monster is just so cute! If you’re a fan of Zombies (would calling one a ‘fan’ … Read More ...
Procrastinate No More – Or Weave Me Up Scotty
Sarah London’s blog is always full of good information. This tutorial is especially helpful.
Not much is more daunting in the crochet world than facing the backside of an almost completed crochet piece made of many different colors of yarn… Read More ...
Gimme Five!
Five fingers – finger crochet! Or, you can make this using a large crochet hook and a simple chain stitch. What a great way to recycle raggedy tee shirts or those that remind you of things better left alone (think … Read More ...
Spiff Up Those Clearance FlipFlops
Flipflops are dirt cheap right now.
This would be a great time to buy up a bag full of them and use your partial skeins to create some really cute wearables. There are still plenty of Summer days in these … Read More ...
A Different Headband
If you’re like me and can’t stand the pressure of traditional headbands, you’ll like this one. Simple and quick to work up, it’s stylish and pretty. This would be a great project for a beginner ‘tween crocheter. Make some wristlets … Read More ...
Book Review – Bead Crochet Jewelry
This book is great fun! Once I got it in my hands and browsed through its colorful pages, I couldn’t wait to try to make my own bracelet! This is the first book where I’ve really been able to understand … Read More ...
What’s Your Favorite….
What’s your favorite crochet-related site on Etsy? I don’t have enough time (do you??) to check out all the shops, so I thought it would be fun if everyone would post a link to her (or his) favorite shop in … Read More ...
Don’t Be Crabby!
I DO get crabby when my crochet buddies tell me to finish a project using the Crab Stitch AKA Reverse Single Crochet. I’ve never been able to master this very useful stitch, so I’ve ignored it until now. No more!… Read More ...
Does Anyone Else…..
Find it frustrating to try to navigate around Pinterest? There are lots of great pictures – but I often find it difficult to find the original pattern source for something that intrigues me! There is a section entitled ‘People’ … Read More ...
DIY Doily Handmade Cards
Hope Kremer has created these absolutely beautiful doily note cards with her stamping business. She’s a talented lady who both crochets and stamps. I love the detail of the doily (which you might not get the full benefit of in … Read More ...
Simple and Lovely
This is such a simple idea, but really lovely, don’t you think? I’d love to see these color keyed to particular events. They’d be so pretty in Fall colors, in red and green for Christmas, in glittery yarn for New … Read More ...
June Giveaway Winner!
Karen B is the winner of my June Giveaway! 
Here is Karen’s entry:
I would love this book. I love to crochet flowers. I have a little branch-tree in the corner of my living room and I hang all sorts … Read More ...
Got Milk – Yarn?
Have you heard about QMilch? It’s fabric made from milk! From spoiled, curdled milk! Right here, you can see a very brief description of this fiber. In this picture, you can see various steps in the process that goes from … Read More ...
Book Review – A Brief Aside
When I’m not crocheting (and working and walking and dancing and doing other non-crochety things), I’m often doing other kinds of crafting. One of the benefit of crafting that is especially close to my heart is the repurposing of what … Read More ...