I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. This crocheter lined up her colors … Read More ...
Book Review – Bavarian Twist Crochet
I finally got my hands on a copy of the Annie’s Attic book, Learn To Do Bavarian Crochet that so many people have been talking about. It’s written by Jenny King and contains patterns for nine projects using the ‘stitch’. … Read More ...
How To Build a Crochet Club
When I first learned to crochet (after several fruitless attempts from a variety of teachers), I knew no one in my personal life who crocheted. The woman who had finally been successful in teaching me this fine art had disappeared. … Read More ...
Rainbow Drops
This is such a cute idea that I just had to share it! The project looks far more complicated than it is. The trick is the two balls of yarn, one in a rainbow variegated colorway. That does a … Read More ...
Gem Of An Idea
Ok, this is just an idea – no pattern or anything. It’s not even really a button (I don’t think). But, I can see using this idea on those large and usually not very attractive faceted glass or plastic ‘crystal’ … Read More ...
Some Kinda Crazy
It’s some kinda crazy when I find a book on the shelf of my local library, go online, and find that I can buy it – for $199.00!!
When I got this book off the library shelf, I thought to … Read More ...
VogueKnitting Crochet Magazine 2012 Collector’s Issue
Have you seen this magazine at your favorite book or craft retailer? If you have, you must know that it’s a bargain at $6.99! This issue is full of beautiful crochet designs, the quality of which we have come to … Read More ...
Baby Surprise(s)
I continue to be very attracted to the crochet version of the Baby Surprise Jacket. I’ve ordered Darla Sims’ book containing several variations of the pattern. In the meantime, my friend Patty (who’s a dedicated walker like me) emailed that … Read More ...
Speaking of Shrugs
You may have seen this one before, but I just discovered it. Isn’t it pretty? You can get the free pattern here. The colorway used here is simply lovely – but it’s Poems Sock Yarn. While I love … Read More ...
Food For Thought – and Crochet
Lately, it seems there has been a lot of talk about crocheted food! Great way to diet, I guess. While I have no little ones to crochet for, I’m very drawn to garments and toys that would appeal to them, … Read More ...
Shrug Or Cap Sleeve Cardigan, This Is My Next Project For Me!
I like so many of the designs at Wolf Crochet. It’s fortunate for us when a designer of this quality offers her patterns to us for free! This shrug (which I would call a cap sleeve afghan) is one of … Read More ...
What’s The Nicest Thing….Your Partner has said about your crochet?
Your Significant Other has ever said about your crochet? Did your husband tell you that the cap you made him was snuggly warm on a cold morning? Did your wife tell you that the scarf you made her was the … Read More ...
What’s The BIG Idea?
We all know about those cute little amigurumi animals. But, what about larger softies for kids to love on? The folks over at Martingale have come up with some newer, larger amigurumi type patterns, and they’re giving away a free … Read More ...
Crocodile Stitch Giveaway WINNER!
The winner of this book is Laurel with this entry:
zipcode is 11791
I would design a fish using the crocodile stitch for the scales. A tropical colorful looking fish with a beaded accent on the top portion of each … Read More ...
A Wonderful Idea for Mom
I just love the look of this flowery wreath! I can’t imagine a mom who wouldn’t love to have this hanging on her front door or in a window or even on a wall. Lorraine’s color choices need not be … Read More ...