Emmy created this cutie
that I fell in love with. Although not that many people entered this contest, I found all of the caps to be creative and attractive, from the baby cloche to the Green Monster!
Emmy, please email … Read More ...
Hexagon Baby Sweater Patterns
Looking for Hexagon patterns? Check out these Crochet Hexagon pattern books 
on Amazon
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 (otherwise known … 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 ...