I think this is just about the cutest tot slipper I’ve ever seen. They work up so quickly that you can make one to match each outfit – or at least crochet the ruffle to match each outfit. You’ll have … Read More ...
Put Some Texture In Your Crochet!
Texture and stitches that create texture are one of the fun parts of crochet. Texture creates a lot of visual interest in what otherwise be a bland yarn or design and can be integral to a project – think … Read More ...
Retro Crochet Baby Blanket
Long ago, before I learned to crochet, I did a fair bit of quilting. I learned to love black, no matter what other colors I chose for a project, because including touches of black really makes the other colors … Read More ...
Blueprint Crochet Sweaters
If you are interested in learning or improving your sweater making skills, this book is a must-have. With her usual attention to detail and broad scope of designs, Robyn Chachula has just published a companion book to her other … Read More ...
Crochet At Home
This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight! In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch.
The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is not only attractive, … Read More ...
Quick and Plush Crochet
This is a quick, easy, and totally plush blanket that you’ll love working on. Tia offers us her free pattern and I think it’s one that a lot of crocheters will enjoy making as it will appeal to crocheters … Read More ...
Bright Blue Yonder Shawl
I believe that all crocheters are designers. Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes. Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More ...
Baby Crochet Magic
When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter. I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost. No one wants a … Read More ...
Stretching Your Skills
Starting out small is always a good idea when you want to stretch your skill in crochet. Here are a few small projects which might entice you to try a new stitch, a new technique, or experiment with new fibers. … Read More ...
Colorful Granny Squares
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 ...
Tot Hats Are Everywhere!
Crocheted hats/caps for babes and tots are always popular. They typically work up quickly, are practical, and just add to the overall cuteness factor for the kiddies. I’ve rounded up a few that are especially adorable. The dinosaur hat has … 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 … Read More ...
An Oinker
This is such an adorable hat for a baby. If you’re a pig fan, this would be the hat for you! Also, for my Arkansas relatives – all those Razorback-loving folks.
Jennifer has designed this free pattern and has … 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 … Read More ...
Another Beautiful Mobile
If you’ve been reading my blog for any period of time, you probably know that I love dangly things. I ran across this mobile and fell in love with it. When you go to get the free pattern to make … Read More ...