If you are interested in learning or improving your sweater making skills, this book is a must-have. With her usual attention to detail and broad scope of designs, Robyn Chachula has just published a companion book to her other … Read More ...
Crochet At Home
This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight! In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch.
The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is not only attractive, … Read More ...
Quick and Plush Crochet
This is a quick, easy, and totally plush blanket that you’ll love working on. Tia offers us her free pattern and I think it’s one that a lot of crocheters will enjoy making as it will appeal to crocheters … Read More ...
What Does A Mason Jar Have To Do With Crochet?
Believe it or not, I do use the computer to check out things other than crochet. I am a regular reader of jillee’s blog and often find some very useful ideas there. I read about this Mason jar conversion … Read More ...
Christmas In July – A Crochet Plan
Christmas in July is not a new concept – but it’s one that allows us to take advantage of what might be a slow time of year to plan ahead for a very busy time of year. So, let’s think … Read More ...
Crochet Your Summer Away!
July 4 is history, but we still have plenty of Summer ahead of us. We’ll be crocheting at kids’ games, around the pool, for the pool, for back to school stuff, for cool summer garments, and all those other things … Read More ...
Button It Up – In Crochet
How often have you wanted to add a button to a project – but a button that would ‘disappear’ into the design rather than stand out, calling attention to itself? I love ‘statement’ buttons, but they aren’t always appropriate for … Read More ...
Bright Blue Yonder Shawl
I believe that all crocheters are designers. Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes. Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More ...
Baby Crochet Magic
When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter. I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost. No one wants a … Read More ...
Patriotic 4th of July Memorial Crochet Wreath Pattern
Time to get your flag on! Kara has come up with another design that will be admired by all. This one is quick and easy enough to complete in time to decorate your front door for July 4. Check … Read More ...
Color Me Curious
I read about this tool in the Summer 2013 issue of Crochet! magazine and can’t wait to get my hands on one. I am not great with color. I know what I like but that’s about as far as it … Read More ...
Stretching Your Skills
Starting out small is always a good idea when you want to stretch your skill in crochet. Here are a few small projects which might entice you to try a new stitch, a new technique, or experiment with new fibers. … Read More ...
No Pattern Required
Justine at mucho color has created this fantastic scrap-crazy laptop cozy that everyone needs to make! You don’t need to have a pattern or even be able to read her language to follow her tutorial. You can work up your … Read More ...
A Good Oldie For You!
This is the updated and revised 2012 edition of Donna Kooler’s classic reference book that is in the hands of many crocheters. I just ran across this at my public library and decided to share my review of it with … Read More ...
Best Mother’s Day Crochet Ever!
I’m a practical person. You knew that, right? I am NOT a well organized person. You knew that, right? So, when I ran across this, I knew, just KNEW, that this would be the best Mother’s Day present ever. … Read More ...