We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011. I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More ...
WHY I LOVE INSIDE CROCHET MAGAZINE
I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me! Isn’t that nice? But, I really LIKE this magazine. It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet. I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...
SPRING FLOWERS – LAY DOWN YOUR LEI
Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring. I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc. Also, a great way to use up that … Read More ...
JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!
Here’s the prize:
Here’s what caused the contest:
Who’s the winner?
There were some really good entries for my challenge to send in a link to the afghan that most resembles its name (unlike the poorly named IMO afghan pictured). … Read More ...
A NOT SO ROUND RIPPLE – MAYBE BETTER
I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
The Ripple Stitch is … Read More ...
Do You Have Crochet “Resolutions” For 2012?
I hope you had a wonderful – and not too crazy – New Year’s Eve. Now, it’s New Year’s Day and a New Year has begun. Do you have Crochet Resolutions for 2012? I have only a few. First is … Read More ...
FRESH AND FANCY CROCHET
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More ...
SOME NEW YEAR’S INSPIRATION
I’m not much into New Year’s Resolutions, but I certainly think this afghan might push me to look at my crochet in a different way and strive for more creativity.
http://tstitchesandcrafts.webs.com/fcsbloghop.htm
The designer of this beautiful afghan tried to capture … Read More ...
Ribbon Afghan with tutorial
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More ...
UNIVERSAL YARN ‘PATCHWORK’
As I was about to depart my LYS empty handed (almost a miracle!!), I spied this new yarn atop one of the yarn baskets. I touched it – and the rest is history. It’s incredibly soft and comes in dreamy … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, SEPTEMBER, 2010
As usual, we had a fun gathering. Teresa, Joyce and Melinda were unable to attend but we hope to see them (and others) soon. Here’s what was offered for Show n’ Tell:
Georgia, the shop owner, showed off the huge … Read More ...
Vintage Doily Crochet Blanket
you make this exquisite afghan!
Handmade doilies can be had for less than $1 at most thrift stores and flea markets. I often find myself rescuing them when I am perfectly capable of crocheting my own. I just can’t resist … Read More ...
Filet Monogram Blanket
This idea is so simple and straightforward – and awesome – that I really wish I’d thought of it. Everyone seems to love the idea of a family name or monogram in filet. Filet is hard for me. I’ve … Read More ...
TANGLED? MY TANGLES NEVER LOOK THIS GOOD!
There’s a new online ezine for crocheters and knitters – Tangled. It has such an appealing look that I’m very drawn to it. I can’t wait to see where this thing goes.
But first, I’ve GOT to get my hands … Read More ...