Potholders are usually quick to work up. I find this one to be particularly attractive. Made in a variety of colors, they’d make wonderful hostess gifts.
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A VERY CHEERY (AND EASY) SHAWL
This is one of the ‘happiest’ shawls I’ve ever seen! It’s a great scrap yarn project. Of course, what’s really informative here is the ‘assembly’ technique. Who’d thunk it could be so easy?? Check it out here. Scroll down … Read More ...
HOW TO MOVE FROM YARN TO THREAD, A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
For most beginners to crochet, yarn is far easier to work with than thread. Thread is teeny, slippery, and seems to have a limited number of applications (not always true. More on this later.) Yarn, especially worsted weight acrylic worked … Read More ...
Book Review – CROCHET PATTERNS FOR DUMMIES
This book Crochet Patterns For Dummies has been around for quite a while. It was originally published in 2007! I was not familiar with it. I thought I was – but the book I thought I knew was the ‘other’ … Read More ...
CROCHET By Jane Davis – a book for kids and others
This book is one I found at the library where I regularly scan both the adult section and the juvenile section for crochet and other craft books. Hadn’t seen this one before, so I popped it right into my crocheted … Read More ...
DORIS CHAN SCORES AGAIN!
Crochet Lace Innovations by Doris Chan
I really wanted the picture of the cover of Doris Chan’s latest book to be large enough so you could see the lovely lace design. This is indicative of the beautiful designs Doris has … Read More ...
Easy Schmeasy For Mother’s Day
These are so pretty! You could work one or two up very quickly. I think most moms would like them. Teachers too. Get the free pattern at the link below the photo.
Here are a few other … Read More ...
SERIOUSLY EASY RECYCLING
Some people are way more into recycling (upcycling) than others. Some people are creative and inventive. Then, there are those few souls who are inspired – who can take a little nothing and make SOMETHING out of it. How about … Read More ...
CROCHET TO GO
My sweetie of a husband came home from the bookstore with this the other day:
CROCHET TO GO DECK BY ALICIA BERGIN
He always checks the clearance tables and racks looking for books for himself or others. Usually there’s not … Read More ...
COLD HEAD, WARM HEART
I’ve crocheted one cap and loomed one cap for my husband. Both still leave his ears cold. It’s been below 10 degrees F most days this year (2010). So, I’ve been scouting around for another pattern for him. I finally … Read More ...
Book Review – EASY BEADED CROCHET
This book was given to me by my sister in law during my recent trip to India. It’s a UK publication, so take careful note of the stitch names. The book is a nice introduction to using beads in your … Read More ...
Book Review – THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CROCHET TECHNIQUES
This little gem of a book was another gift I snagged during my recent visit to India. I’m a fan of Jan Eaton’s, so when I saw this book, I grabbed it quickly to take a look. I assumed that … Read More ...
LILY CHIN’S CROCHET TIPS AND TRICKS
What a great little book! This small 208 page volume is crammed with information that will make everyone’s ‘crochet life’ easier. The smaller size also makes it easy to slip into your project bag for handy reference on the go.… Read More ...
CROCHET TIPS and TRICKS
We all make mistakes in our crochet from time to time.
No, NOT THIS KIND OF MISTAKE:
Rather, we fail to count correctly, get our gauge wrong, lose our way in a pattern – that sort of thing. Here are … Read More ...
Book Review – The Essential Book of Crochet Techniques
There are several books in print which cover many of the techniques demonstrated in this book, published in 2006. It’s a handy size hardback with my favorite spiral binding. Why aren’t all books made like this?
Included are 127 pages … Read More ...