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 ...
BABYGHAN
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 ...
SPRING DRESSY DRESS
http://whittsknits.blogspot.com/search/label/Crochet
I ran across this beautiful toddler dress and just had to share. It’s apparently a composition of two different patterns, joined into one creation by the blogger, Whitney. She gives the source for the part of the design that … Read More ...
WHEN WINTER IS TOO MUCH WITH US – and other inspirations
Is winter too much with you ? It is with me. So, when I saw this I knew I had to share it.
Or, maybe you want to brighten your day by crocheting a field of flowers like this:
In … Read More ...
TOO CUTE TO MISS – VALENTINE BABIES
These are just the sweetest little things. Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them? (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!). Just had to share!
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html
While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More ...
PREEMIE BEAUTY
My oldest grand-nephew was a preemie. Before we knew about that, of course, I had begun to crochet a babyghan for the baby. His mom was quite ill during her entire pregnancy and spent most of it in the hospital. … Read More ...
A NOT SO ROUND RIPPLE – MAYBE BETTER
I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
The … Read More ...
VINTAGE BABY
This lovely, frothy little baby shawl is U.S. Civil War era. Despite the age of the design, it looks quite modern to me. The original pattern appeared in Peterson’s Ladies Magazine from the year 1860 and was designed by Mrs. … Read More ...
ITTY BITTY BABY LOVE
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61198274/pattern-crochet-itty-bitty-accessories
Aren’t these itty bitty baby accessories adorable? Jennifer at Jaybird Designs is all about the babies. Her photography makes every design especially enticing. But, I am enamored of her crochet designs for baby. They’re worth a look-see.
Her Stork … Read More ...
Do You Have Crochet “Resolutions” For 2012?
I hope you had a wonderful – and not too crazy – New Year’s Eve. Now, it’s New Year’s Day and a New Year has begun. Do you have Crochet Resolutions for 2012? I have only a few. First is … Read More ...
FRESH AND FANCY CROCHET
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More ...
SANTA BABY!
Who knew Santa could masquerade as a toddler? Any toddler would look adorable as this guy in his Santa hat. Make one (or more) for your family as the pattern is free and works up quickly. Click here for that … Read More ...
BABY BLUEPRINT CROCHET
If you liked Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula, you’ll adore this book devoted to designs for baby. Well, that’s a bit of a misnomer. There are designs for babies and toddlers. There are 19 designs, and, as the subtitle … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More ...
Carry – Along Little Christmas patterns
I just can’t get enough of these cute, mini, carry-along projects. These are perfect to stash in your bag while you’re on the run, so you can use those few odd moments waiting for the kids, ‘watching’ kiddie ballet lessons, … Read More ...