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 ...
Sweaters For Kids – And Adults
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 in … Read More ...
Sweet And Simple
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 much … Read More ...
This Tunisian Is For You!
I recently got my hands on Kim Guzman’s latest book, “Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide.” You’re gonna like this book! For a fairly small soft cover book, this stitch guide is packed with useful information, excellent photographs, and a large … Read More ...
Looming News
When you want to take a break from crochet or when you want to use yarn to make a project you can combine with crochet, loom knitting might be for you. It’s really pretty easy, turns out a nicely stitched … Read More ...
A Cap For Spidey
So many youngsters (and some not so young) are huge fans of Spiderman. This cute cap would be perfect for those fans! Imagine a kiddo with his Spiderman afghan topped with this cap. I just love the vision. So, get … Read More ...
Quantifiable Crochet
This is a super simple afghan made in ‘boy’ colors, according to it’s creator, Tonya, The Craftymummy. I like the afghan, but what I really like is how she has listed all the details of how many rows, stitches per … Read More ...
Giveaway Winner Announced – Finally!
So sorry about the delay in announcing the winner of last month’s Giveaway! Maybe that just heightened the suspense 😉
The winning entry – numbered and chosen at random – is this one from Barbara M.
Homespun is my favorite … Read More ...
Snuggle Up With Your Valentine
Is there a special someone you want to snuggle up with on Valentine’s Day?
If so, you still have time to work up this quick, chunky – and very snuggly – afghan in time to do that snuggling! It’s … Read More ...
A Gift For Me!
A friend recently gave me this book. She doesn’t crochet (or knit) and has little knowledge of other needlearts, but she’s quite good at choosing books! This one is a keeper. It’s small enough to tuck in a bag and … Read More ...
Scrap Crochet!
I love scrap crochet projects! How did I miss this publication that was published for Spring, 2012? I’m glad I finally got my hands on it. It’s worth the list price ($9.99) just for the afghans and scarves, but there … Read More ...
Put Some Ripple In Your Crochet
I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently. I have stayed away from ripples for the most part. They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets. … Read More ...
Scarf Crazy
This is the one that got the whole thing started. And, it’s all Patty’s fault. She sent me a link to the pattern.
It’s not like I haven’t crocheted – and even designed – a keyhole scarf before. I have! … Read More ...
Easy Crochet Granny Doily
Here’s another very quick and attractive idea that doesn’t require a pattern or tutorial. Using Hindustanka’s pictures, you can make one of these for yourself. I’d like to see a set of three of them framed and hung on … Read More ...
Book Review – Learn Bruges Lace
If you’re a bit like me, you’ve admired Bruges Lace from afar, assured that the technique was too advanced for you. Not so! This new book by Ellen Gormley really breaks down the stitch pattern into ‘bite-sized pieces’, using basic … Read More ...