Ok, so I found ANOTHER addiction – Zumba! Check out my walking blog for a brief article on Zumba if you’re not familiar with it. (http://ewalkandtalk.blogspot.com/) I know I need some wrist sweatbands cause I get such a … Read More ...
NEED A GIFT QUICK? SOME LAST MINUTE IDEAS!
Everyone needs to have a few stashed gifts that will work for a wide variety of ages and personalities. I try to keep a few on hand. And, we always need something last minute, don’t we? Try one of these … Read More ...
Sporting Crochet Patterns
Like sports? I bet we all have someone in our lives who does. Why not crochet something special for that special someone? Caps are always appreciated in cold weather. Pick one from this site that fits the favored sports theme:… Read More ...
Crochet for Your Pets
Many of us have adored pets – dogs, cats, birds, etc. Many of us like to crochet for our own pets and for rescue centres such as the Humane Society. Small afghans are great for the dogs at the animal … Read More ...
POMPOM, POMPON, POMPADOODLE – Have You Seen This Yarn?
I saw skeins of this yarn (the higher end variety) at my LYS last month. It’s very scrumptious, comes in divine (and more adult) colors, and is tempting – but, what to do with it??
There are less expensive varieties … Read More ...
A CROCHET GIFT (WISH) LIST.
Print this list out and post it on your refrigerator door. It’s full of items that every crocheter would like to see in her (or his) gift ‘loot’. Some will fit into stockings, others won’t. Some are costly, others are … Read More ...
Plarn Christmas Snowman
This is just too cool – a Plarn Snowman. Free pattern at the site. A winner because it combines my love of crochet with my ‘need’ to recycle. How cool would this be on the front porch? Impervious to any … Read More ...
WHERE DO YOU BUY CROCHET BOOKS?
I’m fortunate to have some large book stores nearby, so I have a nice selection of new crochet books available to me. Finding used crochet books locally has proved almost impossible. Occasionally, I’ll find one at a thrift store, but … Read More ...
Book Review – EASY BEADED CROCHET
This book was given to me by my sister in law during my recent trip to India. It’s a UK publication, so take careful note of the stitch names. The book is a nice introduction to using beads in your … Read More ...
Book Review – THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CROCHET TECHNIQUES
This little gem of a book was another gift I snagged during my recent visit to India. I’m a fan of Jan Eaton’s, so when I saw this book, I grabbed it quickly to take a look. I assumed that … Read More ...
DO YOU LIKE CARON YARN??
Get some free! Here’s the offer. Good through the end of 2009. Get a skein and pop it into the stocking of that special crocheter on your gift list or crochet up a one-skein scarf. Click on the link below … Read More ...
LILY CHIN’S CROCHET TIPS AND TRICKS
What a great little book! This small 208 page volume is crammed with information that will make everyone’s ‘crochet life’ easier. The smaller size also makes it easy to slip into your project bag for handy reference on the go.… Read More ...
IN NEED OF INSPIRATION?
Check out this crocheters wonderful work. I stumbled across this blog and scrapbook while looking for something else entirely. Thank Heaven for Serendipity!
http://heidiwalsh.pbworks.com/Haw++Frost+Shawl+Cardigan
Dig around this site – and plan to spend a lot of time drooling over her … Read More ...
CROCHET A CHRISTMAS CARD??
I really like the idea of recycling old greeting cards into something attractive like this:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/card-basket.shtml
Mind you, this idea would work for any occasion – well, one that you can find or make greeting cards for. What about baseball … Read More ...
SNUGGLE UP
Everyone has seen these advertised on TV. Has anyone but me LONG AGO taken one’s long, fluffy robe and PUT IT ON BACKWARDS? In my last house, my little lair was so cold that I’d routinely do this. Why didn’t … Read More ...