Patterns, projects and techniques
Most moms-to-be would love to receive a hand made item for their babies. As crocheters, we have the unique ability to create gifts that are both beautiful and utilitarian. We can create ‘instant’ heirloom afghans, crochet cherished christening gowns, or … Read More ...
Our local crochet club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. As usual, we had a nice chat, hot tea, and great show ‘n tell. Here’s what everyone had to show.
Marti is making scarves for the Special … Read More ...
I’ve run across some interesting ways to store yarn and some appealing ways to corral those skeins and balls while we’re using them. If you’ve got ideas other than these, please and kindly with sugar on top, share with us!… Read More ...
Our local crochet club had its regular meeting last week on June 15, 2011 at Hearthstone Knits in St. Louis, MO. Our club is now more than ten years old, still small, but meets regularly, gathers new members from time … Read More ...
I have in hand the latest (July, 2011) issue of Crochet! magazine. This one is filled with projects that are calling my name!
The ‘Right Angle Wrap’ is a pretty, frothy shawl, perfect for cool summer evenings.
The adorable ___ … Read More ...
Two clever crocheters elected babyghans that immediately grabbed my attention. Here are the two winners:
http://www.free-crochet.com/detail.html?code=FC01043&cat_id=301
which was entered by Laura.
And, this beauty
http://crochet.about.com/od/babypatterns/ig/Patchwork-Baby-Afghan-Photos/Patchwork-Baby-Afghan.htm
submitted by Kae.
Several people submitted these same designs, but Kae and Laura were first.… Read More ...
I’ve written about monograms in crochet before. You can read all about that here . This time, I’ve come upon an even easier – or more accessible as I like to state it when I don’t want to feel like … Read More ...
I love, love, love this simple garland that Sara has crocheted! It would be very sweet to hang above a crib when crocheted in colors themed for baby. It would also look great as a swag above a door in … Read More ...
This sweet book is not so little, but it’s full of designs for the little ones.
I’m becoming quite the fan of Linda Permann. While a lot of the designs in this pretty book cover familiar ground, there is a … Read More ...
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 ...
In case you need another cute baby/toddler cap, I had to share this one with you. The cap pattern is free on the blog (see link below). Sadly, the adorable toddler doesn’t come with the cap ;-(
Just so you … Read More ...
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...
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 ...
http://stjohnsmom.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-baby-in-family.html
Isn’t this a beauty? I didn’t figure out by looking at it that it is made of granny squares! An optical illusion.
I also like the color choices. The designer doesn’t recall which yarn she used, but I think … Read More ...
