This lovely necklace is what got me started looking for Irish crochet patterns online. While it’s not a necklace I’d wear (because I have no neck AND I just get toooooo warm to wear anything but the very simplest chain … Read More ...
The Only Bugs I Like Are The Crochet Kind
Hands up! This is a line-up. The (un)usual suspects are waiting to be identified. Their little wings are so cute that I wanted to show you them first!
Happy, smiling bugs. Alice in Hawaii has these on her blog. She … Read More ...
Crochet A Plush Edging
If you think a plush edging ‘makes’ a blanket, this simple pattern is for you! Sonia Maria offers this free pattern for all of us. Her blog is written in Portugese, but you can have it translated or just use … Read More ...
Winning At Crochet!
The winner of this great book is Theresa with her entry shown here (chosen at random).
Submitted on 2014/04/18 at 12:46 pm
Looks like a great book. I love anything crocheted!! Thanks for the chance to win. 43945
PLEASE … Read More ...
Crochet Flutters By
My son has a girlfriend who I have been getting to know these past few weeks. She’s a delight! Her house is beautifully decorated and I admire her good taste. She was also the inspiration for my recent foray into … Read More ...
Crochet E-Books
Here are a couple of fresh, new ebooks that will likely appeal to crocheters and other crafters as well. First is the new multicraft ebook published free by FaveCrafts and Prime Publishing. As you can see from the logos on … Read More ...
Crochet Arm Warmers
Now, don’t think that you won’t need these because warmer weather is drawing near in the US. I can think of a number of times these might be needed. First, there’s the chill of air conditioning. These are so pretty. … Read More ...
Crochet A Lacy Dress
This is NOT a project for a beginner, but if you can read a chart, you can recreate this stunning yet playful lacy dress/blouse. It’s a very special look that can work as a swimsuit cover up, a dressy sweater, … Read More ...
Crochet Corral
This very cool basket might be just the thing to corral all the clutter that accumulates on my computer desk. And, it’s so stylish! Alexis over at Persia Lou offers us a free pattern and lots of helpful pictures so … Read More ...
Folksy Crochet
I just discovered a site called Folksy. Am I behind the times? After only a brief perusal of the site, I found this stunning purse made from mitered squares. The pattern sells for three pounds and is the design of … Read More ...
Super Quick Mom Crochet
Who doesn’t need a cute pattern that can be crocheted in less than fifteen minutes? I think this would be perfect for Mother’s Day. Plus, I love the idea of all the women and girls in the family having matching … Read More ...
Mother’s Day Crochet
This lovely crocheted brooch would make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. I am very impressed with the design, both in its appearance and its simplicity. It’s a great gift that you can work up with some yarn left over … Read More ...
Crochet For Every Mother
Make mom feel really special with something every mom needs but no mom doesn’t already own! Use the free pattern that Sonia Maria is offering along with her picture tutorial to work up one quickly before Mother’s Day. You might … Read More ...
Crocheted Treasures
My dear friend Laurie showed me her home renovations on a recent evening. The house she grew up in is now hers alone since her father passed away last year. She set about to update many areas, redecorate, and focus … Read More ...
Crochet A Scarf Or Two
Scarves are all the fashion rage right now! I see them everywhere. Lovely chiffon, gorgeous silks, brocades, florals, hand painted, you name it, it’s at the mall on mannequins and on people passing by.
Leena has crocheted the delicate edging … Read More ...