My oldest grand-nephew was a preemie. Before we knew about that, of course, I had begun to crochet a babyghan for the baby. His mom was quite ill during her entire pregnancy and spent most of it in the hospital. … Read More ...
Dinosaur Baby Hat Pattern
Fess up! You thought I was going to show you how to crochet a big, burly guy, right? But, no. It’s the hat that we’ll call Spike.
I know it’s hard to get past the adorable toddler, but – really … Read More ...
SPRING FOR THIS GRANNIE!
So, you may be granny square ‘challenged’. For whatever reason, completing a granny square seems to be difficult for many crocheters. If that’s the case for you, you’ll appreciate this pattern and tutorial. Also, the cute toddler doesn’t hurt anything. … Read More ...
TEENY TEA FOR TWO
This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen! I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me. I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More ...
NEED AN ‘EMERGENCY’ GIFT??
Every now and then, we need a gift ‘right now’ or tonight or tomorrow – and we’d like to crochet it. Well, here’s an idea that has appeared here and elsewhere, but I really like this one. Don’t forget to … Read More ...
A TRULY VINTAGE SHAWL
If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap. You’ll … Read More ...
A NOT SO ROUND RIPPLE – MAYBE BETTER
I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
The Ripple Stitch is … Read More ...
GOODIE SCOODIE
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39198311/scoodie-easy-crochet-pattern
If you want to warm your ears and neck or those of someone else, this pattern is for you! It works up so quickly and can be easily made in a variety of sizes by simply changing the size … Read More ...
VINTAGE BABY
This lovely, frothy little baby shawl is U.S. Civil War era. Despite the age of the design, it looks quite modern to me. The original pattern appeared in Peterson’s Ladies Magazine from the year 1860 and was designed by Mrs. … Read More ...
GRANNY VEST QUICKIE
I had to share this little cutie from the hands of Sara – the Creative Jewish Mom. She always has something creatively cooking at her place. This simple vest easily adapts to different sizes and would be perfect for … Read More ...
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CROCHET DESIGNER
Well, local may be a misnomer. The designers featured on hyenacart.com may not live near you. They are, however, individuals, mostly young moms, trying to support their families with the work of their hands and designs from their heads. There … Read More ...
ITTY BITTY BABY LOVE
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61198274/pattern-crochet-itty-bitty-accessories
Aren’t these itty bitty baby accessories adorable? Jennifer at Jaybird Designs is all about the babies. Her photography makes every design especially enticing. But, I am enamored of her crochet designs for baby. They’re worth a look-see.
Her Stork … Read More ...
SOME PRETTY VINTAGE
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/01/02/ring-in-the-vintage-new-year-day-2-vintage-crochet-hatpurse-pattern.aspx
This pretty vintage hat – and its matching clutch purse – are available free from the link above. Bramcoast Publications has a run of 15 free vintage patterns for the first 15 days of January, 2011 – not all … Read More ...
ONE SKEIN SCARF – SO PRETTY FOR SPRING
I am always interested in patterns that are touted as taking one skein. Tempts me because I have lots of odds and ends (otherwise called orphan) skeins in my stash. However, all skeins are not created equal – as you … Read More ...
BRIGHT BEADS
I have a bunch of large wooden beads, all brown, that came from one of those seat covers I bought years ago for my Dad. After Dad passed away, no one wanted this thing, and it was showing some wear, … Read More ...