Do you see the damage at the center of the motif in this picture? This is someone’s treasured heirloom crocheted piece. We all need to take care to see that our important crochet pieces don’t come to a sad … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
Do you see the damage at the center of the motif in this picture? This is someone’s treasured heirloom crocheted piece. We all need to take care to see that our important crochet pieces don’t come to a sad … Read More ...
This cap is the one that got me started searching online for other equally crazy – equally cute – crochet. What do you think? I love this cap! The bright color contrasts in it really bring out the little one’s … Read More ...
I’ll call this one Baby Toes since the edging I created reminds me of sweet baby’s toes peeking out from under the blanket. This afghan was inspired by the stitch pattern found on SusanB’s site here. I thought … Read More ...
Aside from sweaters, caps, booties, and afghans, what can we crochet that’s special for baby? What about this imaginative and easy to make mobile?
Laura has taken a simple hackey sack pattern, coupled it with a tiny basket pattern, and … Read More ...
I fell in love with these delicate Granny Circle Place Mats the moment I saw them. But, of course, I had to think of something else to make with this pattern since I already have four sets of ‘dressy’ … Read More ...
Now that you have given away your many wonderful crocheted projects, how do you feel about your gifts? Are they still yours? Do they now belong completely to the recipient to do with as s/he pleases? Do your feelings get … Read More ...
The gifts are all unwrapped. The kids are giggling and playing with their toys. The teens are plugged into their newest devices. Pop and Grandpa are tuned into the game. And, you? You are sitting with your feet propped up … Read More ...
This would be such a pretty addition to you decor – or to hang on a ribbon around your neck. Another quick, versatile, free pattern for you. You can get it here.
Here are some great books for … Read More ...
When I read about Wendy’s adaptation of an older pattern, I was intrigued. Then, I asked and she sent me this picture of her work. While Wendy does not assert that this is her original design, she did adapt … Read More ...
My friend Ronnie is a very talented crocheter. She can glimpse a pattern and almost instantly see where a mistake might crop up. She can look at my work and find where I’ve gone wrong right away – after … Read More ...
The winner of my October Three Book Giveaway is this lovely scarf, entry #7:
This is a picture of a round ripple babyghan that I recently finished. I just love the bright colors in it. It’s crocheted from three different variegated sock yarns. Obviously, the skeins I used have related colors and each skein … Read More ...
The colors in this babyghan create a lovely, subtle pattern that is simply stunning. You can read more about the pattern and the choice of color at this blog where you can see better pictures of the pretty afghan. I … Read More ...
I learn so much from my readers and from the other crochet sites I visit online as well as in books and magazines. I’d love to round up all those tips and have them in one location as a … Read More ...