If you’re looking for a very special project to make for Spring, this may well be it. It looks like a true labor of love to me. I’m into pinks, so I love the colorway. If you’ve ever seen cherry … Read More ...
Quick And Warm 6 hour Crochet Afghan
When I first saw this lovely afghan that Allison indicates she crocheted in under six hours, I was skeptical. It’s so pretty, both in color and in the choice of stitch pattern, that I could not understand how it could … Read More ...
Crochet Mystery Piece
That’s not a very good picture. Blurry and overexposed. Sorry. But, I wanted to let you see what I found in my stash the about 20X20 inches and I have absolutely no memory of where I was going with this! … Read More ...
The Fine Art Of Crochet (Eyecandy)
This stunning book is full of amazing crochet projects, proving that crochet is far more than granny squares and afghans! When taken into the ‘fine art’ category, there are a few crochet designers who elevate this craft to an art … Read More ...
Crochet Color Of The Year – What Do You Think??
It is said (I suppose by experts) that Pantone or Radiant Orchid is the color of the year for 2014. I mention this only because recently, in my local newspaper, there was an article about home decor that featured … Read More ...
Crochet Your Monkey
Is this the biggest ‘Sock Monkey’ you’ve ever seen?? I have always thought the Sock Monkey was one of the cutest stuffed animals – back when I only knew about the ‘real’ sewn ones made from actual socks. Since … Read More ...
St Patricks Day Crochet Pattern – Shamrock Edging
No, I know you don’t have time to crochet an entire afghan today, but I wanted to be sure to share this lovely Shamrock edging pattern with you. Tia has created this delicate edging and I think it would look … Read More ...
Crochet St. Pat
I just fell in love with this cheerful St. Patrick’s Day Wreath created by Kara over at Petalstopicot.com. As usual, her design is very appealing – and is offered as a free pattern for all of us to make and … Read More ...
Caring For Your Crochet
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 end.… Read More ...
cRazy CuTe cRoCheT
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 ...
Another Crochet – Or Crochet Baby Toes
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 it … Read More ...
Something Special For Baby
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 ...
Circular Granny Crochet
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’ place … Read More ...
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Now That Your Crochet Gifts Have Been Given….Are There Still Strings Attached?
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 ...