The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of us crocheters … Read More ...
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by jd wolfe
The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of us crocheters … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
So, I did not have a wonderful time crocheting this baby afghan, but it was a work of love. Baby Jack is the first grandson of some dear friends of mine. The grandparents have three sons of their own and … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
What tot wouldn’t love to get her hands on this adorable Rachael Doll? I think it’s totally cute. Beatrice Ryan offers a free pattern for this cutie as well as other free patterns and tips on her blog. You’ll … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
If you think a plush edging ‘makes’ a blanket, this simple pattern is for you! Sonia Maria offers this free pattern for all of us. Her blog is written in Portugese, but you can have it translated or just use … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
My son has a girlfriend who I have been getting to know these past few weeks. She’s a delight! Her house is beautifully decorated and I admire her good taste. She was also the inspiration for my recent foray into … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
My dear friend Laurie showed me her home renovations on a recent evening. The house she grew up in is now hers alone since her father passed away last year. She set about to update many areas, redecorate, and focus … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This site is full of lovely patterns for baby! This Christening Gown is one of the least complicated yet prettiest ones I’ve seen – and the price is quite reasonable.
At justcrochet.com, Heather offers everything you’ll need for baby, … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
If you’re a fan of the Mollie Makes books, you’ll want to scoop up a copy of Mollie Makes Weddings. These are such sweet books. This one has lots of ideas that could be interpreted in crochet but also … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 I’ve … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Here are a couple of ideas for cute, small crochet projects. Everyone is sure to find something from this group. First are these adorable little fortune cookies designed by Mohu. Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these with a … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...