Patterns, projects and techniques
Most moms-to-be would love to receive a hand made item for their babies. As crocheters, we have the unique ability to create gifts that are both beautiful and utilitarian. We can create ‘instant’ heirloom afghans, crochet cherished christening gowns, or … Read More ...
What can you do with a humble skein of pink yarn? Join theSTITCH-A-THON by crocheting a pair of pink slippers to contribute to the first ever Pink Slipper Project which will donate all the slippers to women and children
Oh, how I love a twofer idea. Re-use, recycle, upcycle, repurpose – all are especially wonderful to me when they involve crochet. When I ran across this one, it spoke to me. My thrifty husband saves all our produce bags … Read More ...
I’ve run across some interesting ways to store yarn and some appealing ways to corral those skeins and balls while we’re using them. If you’ve got ideas other than these, please and kindly with sugar on top, share with us!… Read More ...
Oh, I just love these simple rosettes!
http://craftionary.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-yarn-rosettes-tutorial.html
Imagine all the ways you can incorporate these into your crochet! Well, you don’t have to actually imagine as Hani shows you several different ideas to get you started.
I love the … Read More ...
I’m quite attracted to this book, although I’ve yet to have it in my hands. It has a fantastic line-up of designers who have contributed squares for this cause. It’s inexpensive and easy to download so you can use one … Read More ...
http://maebellecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/otter-pop-holder-and-pattern-crochet.html
I bet you wish YOU had thought of this! I know I wish I had. So simple, easy – and useful! Make a batch. Give them to the neighbor kids. Pass them out at the baseball game. Send a … Read More ...
http://easymakesmehappy.blogspot.com/2010/05/materials-yarn-in-any-weight-and-color.html
It has certainly been a rainy Spring in my area! Seeing this bright, cheerful crocheted flowers brings sunshine to my day. Here are a few very simple patterns for making your own bright Spring bouquet, broach, or applique.
Are you a fan of charted crochet designs? If so, Bendy Carter has created a book that is perfect for you!
This is Bendy’s latest crochet book. She has authored quite a few before, titles which will likely be familiar … Read More ...
We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011. I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More ...
I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me! Isn’t that nice? But, I really LIKE this magazine. It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet. I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39198311/scoodie-easy-crochet-pattern
If you want to warm your ears and neck or those of someone else, this pattern is for you! It works up so quickly and can be easily made in a variety of sizes by simply changing the size … Read More ...
No picture to show you of the scarf, but there’s a good video that’s free for the looking here AND you’re gonna love it! There are a number of other free DIY crochet projects on this site. Any of them … Read More ...
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More ...
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 ...
