Patterns, projects and techniques
If you’re a Harry Potter fan-atic, you like this little amigurumi.
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/harry-potters-golden-snitch/
While the website is Italian, the directions for this pattern are in English. There are so many amigurumi patterns out there now! If you like crocheting smaller items, … Read More ...
This sleepy Mr. Teddy is simply adorable!
What’s extra special about the blog it comes from – and the designer – is the detailed photographed tutorials she has posted. There’s no way you would have any trouble creating this little … Read More ...
What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet? The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers. However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More ...
This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen! I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me. I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More ...
If you like amigurumi, you’ll love the designs on this website. There are quite a few free patterns and some you can purchase. Lots of cuteness here – like this cutie patootie cap:
Ready for some more Christmas ideas? Try one or more of these.
How about a banner highlighted with poinsettias in your favorite Christmas colors. Find the pattern to purchase here.
Make this into a Christmas train for your mantle … Read More ...
I bet you’re like me and have a lot of partial skeins of yarn hiding in your stash. I’ve been given a lot of partial skeins, too. Some of these I’m able to pass along to a couple of friends … Read More ...
I got this adorable little book the other day. It’s just the cutest thing! If you like amigurumi, you’ll love this collection. If you like stuffed animals, this group will entice you to get crocheting.
Although the book is only … Read More ...
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Some of these little critters are so cute! They fall under the category called ‘amigurumi’. I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals, but I find these really appealing. One good use I can think of for them is … Read More ...
It’s funny what people will spend their time and money on. Some really weird crochet projects are on the internet. Look what I ran across: Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween … Read More ...
I love the Noah’s Ark baby afghan that appears on the cover of the May, 2008 issue of Crochet!
Reading the pattern got me to wondering. I’ve seen several other crochet interpretations of the Noah’s Ark theme. So, I went … Read More ...
I’m always on the lookout for newly released crochet books as well as older crochet books that may have passed me by. I just found this great resource for finding titles and comparing prices:
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There are pages and … Read More ...
Don’t you love to find great crochet sites and patterns online? I was referred to a wonderful site http://www.stumbleupon.com/which is a huge portal to everything on the web. However, instead of wandering aimlessly through cyberspace, you can refine your … Read More ...
Just when I thought I had seen all that crochet had to offer, I run across another new site showing how whimsical, flexible, and creative crocheters can be! On this site:
http://www.craftzine.com/blog/archive/crochet/
there are many pretty crocheted things (like the … Read More ...
I’m a magazine junkie! There – the truth is out. I don’t subscribe to all of the magazines that I love, but I do check them out from the library, buy them at thrift stores and garage sales, and use … Read More ...
