Here’s a great way to work up some quick, attractive, and practical baby gifts. You can use the same technique for blankets, diaper pads, and burp pads. Any mom will enjoy receiving a set of these soft pretties. With … Read More ...
Make It and Wear It
Theresa over at Salty Peanut Stitchery has created this cute bracelet to wear for July 4. Of course, one could make it in any color or color combination, adding just the right button for effect. She has a nice tutorial … Read More ...
Pineapple Purse
I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse. I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe. Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear. With the … Read More ...
Buttons and Foam
Jaime Maraia has come up with a nifty free pattern for crocheted buttons. I’ve seen crochet button patterns before, but not as simple or easy to work up as Jaime’s. She has some other free patterns on her site … Read More ...
Pretty Headband
One of the coolest things about this cute headband is the opportunity to showcase a single fantastic button!
Jenn of JennLikesYarn.com is the designer of this easy project and she offers this pattern for free on her blog. Since I’m … Read More ...
Keeping Little Fingers Busy
Some friends of mine with younger kids were recently talking about the summer activities they were trying to figure out for their kids and about VBS (Vacation Bible School). I offered the idea that finger crocheting would be a great … Read More ...
Did You Amigurumi Today?
Aren’t these little egg covers just the cutest things? If you like amigurumi, you’ll like this new site .
Joke and her boyfriend are both crocheters and fans of amigurumi. The decided to gather all the free amigurumi patterns online … Read More ...
Cute Crochet For Girls
Cute Crochet For Girls by Lisa Naskrent is one of the latest offerings of Annie’s Attic Crochet. These 8 designs are adorable, sure to please the girls and their moms.
Included in this collection for sizes 2T to 6 … Read More ...
Fun Giveaway – On A Different Site
Wanted to share a fun blog that’s open for another week. Easy to enter – actually fun to enter. Runs through the first week of February, 2012. Check it out here .
Lots of Blocks – Lego Crochet Pattern
If you have Lego-crazy kids like I have, you’ll want to make this lively blanket! The free pattern is aptly named and comes complete with a helpful tutorial.
Crochet blocks are a timeless staple in the crafting world, offering endless … Read More ...
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted With?
Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More ...
Have A Panda for Chinese New Year!
Chinese New Year is upon us. If you’ve never been part of a Chinese New Year celebration, you’ve missed a lot of fun! Get yourself to a fine Chinese restaurant and order some of the specialties available this time of … Read More ...
So Easy, So Cool Way To Warm Your Ears
This is about the easiest design I’ve ever seen – and so incredibly innovative! I am a dedicated walker. I walk outside in all kinds of weather (except ice) and detest hats. This headband is the absolute perfect design for … Read More ...
FIRST December Giveaway Winner is ……
The winner of this useful and handy book is Dina who posted this:
i am a very new crocheter so my favorite book is still: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet.
It is making it easy to learn new stitches and of … Read More ...
Not Just For Sledding – Crochet Beanie with mask and ear flaps
I ran across this crafty winter hat that April designed for herself when she and her daughter were sledding. For me (who seldom sleds), it’s a perfect hat for St. Louis’ very cold, damp, windy, wintry days when I walk … Read More ...