Recent crochet sightings have awakened an interest in me to learn these two crochet techniques – hairpin lace and broomstick. To that end, I’ve done some surfing and come upon some great sites to learn these techniques. So, as usual, … Read More ...
STITCH AND HOOK MARKERS – MAKE YOUR OWN EASILY
http://www.beadsandsupplies.com/
My favorite mail order source for beads:
even has the alpha and number beads in costlier gold plate and silver plate for those among us who want to create some heirloom markers.
Typical stitch markers look like … Read More ...
A SHAWL AND AN IDEA
I admit, I did not crochet this lovely shawl. I wish I had. I found it at a thrift store for the princely sum of $1.50! Some crocheter out there crocheted this beauty in broomstick stitch (one I have never … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Martin Luther King Peace Symbol
So, today, while I was walking home from the auto repair shop after dropping off my sick car, I began to think about this coming Monday being the last day of my daughter’s winter break. The break was extended a … Read More ...
EVERYWHERE A VALENTINE!
Patriotic Heart by Suzetta Williams
Virginia Tech Heart by Suzetta Williams
Both hearts are from a site sent to my by Ken Jones (thatcrochetguy – see my blog roll for a link to ken’s site) sent me:
http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2007/04/suzettas-heart-pin.html
Don’t you … Read More ...
LION BRAND CONTEST – YOU GET TO JUDGE!
Above is the tiny url preview link to the Lion Brand Yarn Contest being co-sponsored by the website at www.instructables.com. The instructables.com website is a fun place to visit. There are a bunch of entries in the LB Yarn … Read More ...
SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY??
My friend Kathy G. has been inspired, as she nears her 49th birthday, to try something new EVERY DAY for a year – something she’s never done before. I offered to teach her to crochet since I think that would … Read More ...
INDIE CROCHET
There are any number of websites and a couple of great magazines out there for indie (independent) crafts which includes indie crochet. The projects are very eclectic in genres and tend to appeal more to younger crafters (altho’ I’m quite … Read More ...
360 CROCHET
360 – That’s about how many days til next Christmas. Plan Ahead!!
Look what I found. This is so cool. I love to recycle and this is a perfect, very easy recycling project with which we can include crochet.
http://thelongthread.com/?p=1656… Read More ...
GREETING 2008 – A GOOD YEAR TO CROCHET
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I don’t. I figure that if I’m really interested in making a change in my life, I need not wait for January 1 to make that change. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with making … Read More ...
RECYCLED SWEATER SCARF – LOOKING AHEAD 350+ DAYS
Here are some ideas for recycling sweaters you might find at the thrift store. Sweaters need to be:
wool or wool blend (with at least 35% wool but better if more than 50% wool)
attractive
inexpensive.
If you don’t spend … Read More ...
Crochet Designer, Could you be one?
So, do you want to be able to design your own crochet? I ran across a couple of sites that will be helpful in this endeavor. There are also any number of books that can make this process clearer and … Read More ...
SEASON’S GREETINGS 2007
I’m having computer problems and am just able to get online for a few moments today to share a site with you and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year!
The image above is … Read More ...
An Ode To The Crochet Hook
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What’s your favorite crochet hook? Well, we each have one size, brand, or type of hook that we prefer. For me, the closest thing to hook heaven is Clover Soft Touch hooks
. I prefer an inline hook rather than
Plush Crochet Towel Topper Patterns
As promised, I’m writing today to tell you how I make my towel toppers.
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
First things first. I don’t want to offend anyone, but DO NOT go to the Dollar Store … Read More ...