I have come across some useful information that I want to share with my readers. There are several different ways to dye yarn in your kitchen. The one that intrigues me most is the long color runs achieved … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
I have come across some useful information that I want to share with my readers. There are several different ways to dye yarn in your kitchen. The one that intrigues me most is the long color runs achieved … Read More ...
Beginners are a necessity for our beloved art of crochet! Without newbies, this yarn work would die out in only a few years. Enthusiastic beginners bring new life into crochet, redefining how we look at yarns and shapes, how … Read More ...
Robyn B. with this entry (chosen at random):
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Texture and stitches that create texture are one of the fun parts of crochet. Texture creates a lot of visual interest in what otherwise be a bland yarn or design and can be integral to a project – think … Read More ...
Long ago, before I learned to crochet, I did a fair bit of quilting. I learned to love black, no matter what other colors I chose for a project, because including touches of black really makes the other colors … Read More ...
This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight! In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch.
The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is not only attractive, … Read More ...
These are just the cutest coasters I’ve seen in a long time (except for those Christmas ones I posted recently). These would brighten up any table. You can use up lots of yarn scraps too since each coaster takes … Read More ...
This is a quick, easy, and totally plush blanket that you’ll love working on. Tia offers us her free pattern and I think it’s one that a lot of crocheters will enjoy making as it will appeal to crocheters … Read More ...
No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball! Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More ...
I believe that all crocheters are designers. Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes. Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More ...
Starting out small is always a good idea when you want to stretch your skill in crochet. Here are a few small projects which might entice you to try a new stitch, a new technique, or experiment with new fibers. … Read More ...
This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration. Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered. This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother. … Read More ...
This book is truly colorful and is full of wonderful granny squares that will inspire you to organize all your partial skeins of yarn to create many, many squares.
There are oodles of free granny square patterns online, so why … Read More ...
As I was browsing a friend’s blog the other day, I was reminded of this wonderful charity sweater pattern that has gone through several name changes – from Oxfam to Guideposts to, now, World Vision. The pattern is available … Read More ...
Sheila is far too humble for her own good sometimes! She has designed this adorable little potholder that is embellished with simple embroidery stitches. She thinks this would be fine as a potholder. I say it could be so … Read More ...
These really are great bags! The Super Organizing tote would allow for a large afghan project, or for several smaller ones. With so so many fabulous fabric choices, one could have multiple