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 ...
SOMETHING OLD – SOMETHING NEW
Most of you who have been reading my blogs or emails about crochet for any amount of time have read my opinion about companies ‘recycling’ patterns – selling them as NEW with only a change of yarn type or color. … Read More ...
LOVE IT – HATE IT – GOTTA HAVE IT……
Crochet. I love all the new books and magazines out there with great color pictures of wonderful crochet sweaters, doilies, totes, shrugs, etc. I even like it that there are patterns for Barbie and Ken, teddy bears, and skateboarders.
I … Read More ...
Vintage Book Review- ADVENTURES IN CROCHETING – the third rerun
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More ...
Thrift Store – Crochet Adoption
I couldn’t help myself. There it was. It looked cheery but lonely. It looked perfect but unloved. I HAD to take it home with me. What was it? A doily at a thrift store! There were actually a bunch of … Read More ...
COMING TO PEACE WITH PIECES (AND TAILS)
Do you hate weaving in all those tails that are left dangling when you make squares, strips, and panels? I used to too. But, no more. At some point, I came to peace with the pieces and the tails they … Read More ...
Free Crochet Pattern – Ribbon Yarn Scarf
This yarn was in the goodie bag at the St. Louis Cardinals’ Stitch n Pitch on August 6, 2007. I must admit that I had never really worked successfully with this type ‘yarn’ before. It’s hard to call this stuff … Read More ...
Thoughts of Sugar Plums and Dreidels……
and thoughts of the number of gifts I want to make for the winter holiday season. I say holiday season because I give gifts for Channukah, Christmas, Divali, and, in my family of origin, New Year’s Day. So, please don’t … Read More ...
PRIZE PACKAGE FOR BLOCK CONTEST 07/15/07
Here’s a list of the items that will be awarded to Lynn for her prize winning designs she entered in my Block Contest (as promised some are new and some are ‘vintage’ from my stash). Sorry I don’t have any … Read More ...
BLOCK CONTEST – AND THE WINNER IS………
Yikes!! This has been difficult – wonderful, but difficult. When I conceived this contest, I thought I would get a bunch of potholders and a few really creative entries. Well, my readers skipped the potholder stage completely (thank you!) and … Read More ...
ANOTHER BABYGHAN EXPERIMENT
If you’ve been reading my blog very long, you know that I prefer instant gratification. I like making baby afghans because the commitment is not nearly so great as for a full sized afghan or a sweater – and I … Read More ...
Baby Crochet Patterns
Can we ever have too many free patterns for baby? I love making baby things because they appeal to my love of instant (or almost) gratification! Also, I can practice a new stitch or motif without committing to making a … Read More ...
MY FAVORITE SQUARES – Another Blog Contest….
Here’s a republication of my May 15 post with rules and blocks. You have about TWO WEEKS left to go on this contest. I have a BUNCH of new crochet leaflets and other mags (& maybe some yarn) from my … Read More ...
Free Crochet Pattern – Stacked Shells Doll Blanket
Stacked Shells Doll Blanket (or square, or large afghan, or shawl, or ……….)
Need Crochet supplies and Yarn? We highly recommend Lionbrand for quality yarn and ongoing yarn sales and discounts. Make sure to check out their free crochet … Read More ...
Interview with Crochet Kim – KIM GUZMAN
SOME SAMPLES OF KIM’S ORIGINAL PATTERNS AVAILABLE ON HER WEBSITE.
Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and tutorial videos. We will be sharing it all to … Read More ...