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 ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Caitlin has created the cutest pair of baby legwarmers! I love the pompoms! And, so will baby. These might be more of a ‘toy’ than any other legwarmers. They are sure to attract a lot of attention from baby … Read More ...
These samples don’t look so ‘alternative’, but some of the colors in the new Red Heart Line of yarns from designer Anne Geddis are a bit different. I’m particularly fond of the color ‘Ladybug’ AND the fact that there is … Read More ...
I show you this mostly for inspiration. Caitlin doesn’t offer a pattern, but you can reproduce this yourself from the numerous pictures on her blog. Why do I like this so much? I absolutely adore dangly … Read More ...
Other people like to crochet baby booties, but I have always found Dot Matthews’ baby kneehigh socks to be far better. They stay on and don’t get lost. Have you ever walked at the mall or park and found a … Read More ...
I can’t help myself! I so want to make this in pure white for a Christmas baby so s/he would look like a snow ball!! How cute would that be? The one on the right is the one that really … Read More ...
Who doesn’t like ladybugs? At least the yarn variety. This sweet baby has been dressed by Craftfoxes and their free pattern is available for you here . This is sized for a newborn, but you can probably figure out how … Read More ...
I’m not offering this Giveaway on my blog, but wanted to let my readers know about it. Despite the press (ahem..), this will work nicely for crocheters as well as for any other needle artist. Check out the details … Read More ...
I love scrap crochet projects! How did I miss this publication that was published for Spring, 2012? I’m glad I finally got my hands on it. It’s worth the list price ($9.99) just for the afghans and scarves, but there … Read More ...
For all you Nintendo fans out there, this will be a must-have for the new babes. I admit to having never played a video game of any sort – well, except for Burger Time. Does that age me? What … Read More ...
I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently. I have stayed away from ripples for the most part. They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets. … Read More ...
Anastacia has designed a new square that I think is very attractive. This would work up to a very pretty shawl, throw, or babyghan, depending on the color(s) you choose to work with. A checkerboard design would be especially … Read More ...