Patterns, projects and techniques
There are any number of websites and a couple of great magazines out there for indie (independent) crafts which includes indie crochet. The projects are very eclectic in genres and tend to appeal more to younger crafters (altho’ I’m quite … Read More ...
http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/n_general.html#RQ25
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
I love buttons. Don’t you?
I’m not, however, a huge fan of those balled up crochet buttons
that seem to appear with alarming regularity on garment, especially baby, patterns (unlike … Read More ...
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More ...
There are SO many crochet books at the library! It’s really a treat to be able to browse through several shelves of older crochet books. They are full of goodies that have simply been reproduced in newer yarns and colors … Read More ...
If you’ve been reading my blog very long, you know that I prefer instant gratification. I like making baby afghans because the commitment is not nearly so great as for a full sized afghan or a sweater – and I … Read More ...
Recently, www.anniesattic.com had a poll regarding favored methods of crocheting sweaters – bottom up, side to side, and top down. My favored method, top down, came in a very scraggly third in the poll. I was amazed. I know that … Read More ...
Can we ever have too many free patterns for baby? I love making baby things because they appeal to my love of instant (or almost) gratification! Also, I can practice a new stitch or motif without committing to making a … Read More ...
Stacked Shells Doll Blanket (or square, or large afghan, or shawl, or ……….)
Need Crochet supplies and Yarn? We highly recommend Lionbrand for quality yarn and ongoing yarn sales and discounts. Make sure to check out their free crochet … Read More ...
SOME SAMPLES OF KIM’S ORIGINAL PATTERNS AVAILABLE ON HER WEBSITE.
Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and tutorial videos. We will be sharing it all to the … Read More ...
I ran across this site and want to share it with you. It’s not just crochet, but there are almost 1000 pictures to inspire you to create wonderful things from yarn, buttons, and fabrics that you have on hand. … Read More ...
I think that Fernmonkey’s thoughtful ‘response’ to my recent blog “‘Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?’” deserves to be read by all. So, although I could find no way to contact Fernmonkey personally, I’ve decided to elevate … Read More ...
Followup Post with reader’s comments is here
YEP! Yarn shops are notorious for snubbing crocheters. Books that contain both knit and crochet are dominated by knit. Many ready to wear items that are crocheted are marketed as knitted. There are … Read More ...
I set out to find a crochet pattern for a sling for my broken wrist. Couldn’t find anything suitable, but this might be adapted:
http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/crochet.html
Of course, I should have thought to crochet the sling before I needed this one:… Read More ...
Isn’t this about the cutest bear you’ve ever seen? I LOVE it! I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals or dolls, but every now and then I see one that just SPEAKS to me! This is … Read More ...
Dictionary.com defines ‘heirloom’ as:
| 1. | a family possession handed down from generation to generation. |
A crochet heirloom is pictured above.
That got me to thinking about crochet and our heritage. Do you have any crochet items made by your predecessors … Read More ...
