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This is the version of the sweater that got me very interested in making this hexagon styled sweater:
This beauty is the work of Sara … Read More ...
FOR THE SCIENTIST – or baby toy lover…..
I thought this was pretty cool!
http://www.javigurumi.blogspot.com/
This is a cytosine (Whatever that is! Something to do with DNA). To see this and lots of other crocheted balls assembled into molecules – or baby toys – check out the blog … Read More ...
A CONTEST FOR JULY
How cute is this!!?? Crocheted_baby_hat by Chronicyarner I can just see a pretty little baby or toddler girl wearing this.
Right now, I’m in the middle of a mini-baby boom. Everyone I know is having a baby or grandbaby. They … Read More ...
SWADDLE THAT BABE
I’ve become entranced with the ‘new’ baby cocoons. Is it really just a cap pattern that’s been elongated? Maybe I’ll try making one that way. Before that, however, I decided to see what different patterns were out there. Needing some … Read More ...
Book Review- AROUND THE CORNER CROCHET BORDERS by Edie Eckman
I had heard some buzz about this book but wanted to check it out for myself. Fearing it couldn’t live up to its newly minted ‘hype’, I was a bit hesitant to disappoint anyone with a lackluster review. Oh, well. … Read More ...
DYEABOLICAL
I recently met Rachel, the owner of Dyeabolical Yarns and Spinning Fibers. And, I quickly snatched up a hank of her beautifully hand painted cotton warp yarn in a colorway that includes lavenders, roses, and golds. Can’t wait to get … Read More ...
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More ...
Book Review -1000 Ideas For Creative Reuse
If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a week, you know that I’m very attracted to the work of those who upcycle, recycle, repurpose, reuse, redesign, renew, remake, and restyle. Do I have all the re-‘s covered? I … Read More ...
WHAT’S CUTER THAN A TEDDY BEAR IN A SWEATER?
That’s the question on the back cover of this adorable book. I’m not much for dolls, but teddy bears are a different matter. If you have ever wanted to dress a teddy bear, this is the book for you!
Amy … Read More ...
Using Up Scraps
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 ...
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YARN??
I have a new LOVE! I found this yarn today at Hobby Lobby while I was looking for some baby yarn. I would love to hear if others have purchased it, for what projects, and how is it to work … Read More ...
CROCHET TO GO
My sweetie of a husband came home from the bookstore with this the other day:
CROCHET TO GO DECK BY ALICIA BERGIN
He always checks the clearance tables and racks looking for books for himself or others. Usually there’s not … Read More ...
Unusual Baby Gifts To Crochet
Wouldn’t a set of three of these pretty baskets make a great baby gift? The can be themed to match the color of the nursery or the bathroom. They’re soft, so baby can play with them. And, best, they’re … Read More ...
LOVE THAT BLOG!
Here are some blogs that I’ve recently viewed. So much inspiration here!!
I love the garland here – and her great color choices:
http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet/
Always on the lookout for sweet baby afghans. There’s a very lovely free pattern, the Tiramisu … Read More ...
TUNISIAN? AFGHAN STITCH? SHEPHERD KNITTING? IT’S ALL GOOD!
A while back when I began having problems with carpal tunnel syndrome, I decided to give tunisian crochet a try. I’m a slow crocher, at best, and had always found tunisian to be extremely slow for me. Somehow, something changed. … Read More ...