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Book Review- Mend It Better

April 6, 2012 by jd wolfe


This compact book is a goldmine of mending and camouflaging ideas and techniques.  If you need to extend a hem, cover a hole, shorten a sleeve, replace a zipper, this is the book for you.  With the economy being what … Read More ...

101 Crochet Stitch Patterns and Edgings

March 30, 2012 by jd wolfe

 

I’ve had this book in my hands for a few weeks and have used it a couple times to try out a new stitch pattern.  I wanted to share it with my the group at my local Crochet Club to … Read More ...

Crochet Today! May/June, 2012

March 25, 2012 by jd wolfe

The latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine arrived in my mailbox today. Had to hustle all afternoon, chasing computer problems and running weekend errands til I could sit down to page through it. Several really good projects I wanted to … Read More ...

The Crochet Closet

March 6, 2012 by jd wolfe

If you love to crochet cardigans, this might be your new favorite book!  Lisa Gentry has designed 15 garments for this book – mostly cardigans – and they are amazingly attractive.  There is at least one sweater for every body … Read More ...

The Crochet Bible

March 4, 2012 by jd wolfe

That’s a hefty name to give your book – a Bible!  I found this 2007 publication by Sue Whiting while browsing the crochet section at my library.  This is not to be confused with the Crochet Stitch Bible which is … Read More ...

Custom Crocheted Sweaters – Make Garments That Really Fit

February 7, 2012 by jd wolfe

If the cover sweater isn’t tempting enough, you’ll find plenty of other reasons to add this great book to your crochet library.

 

Looking for more sweaters to crochet? Check out these sweater Crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

Custom Crochet … Read More ...

Cute Crochet For Girls

February 5, 2012 by jd wolfe

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 ...

If It’s Robyn Chachula, It’s ‘Siimply Crochet’

December 23, 2011 by jd wolfe

Are you a Robyn Chachula fan?  If not, what’ wrong with you???  This book simply crochet 22 ‘Stylish Designs for Every Day’ is a great collection of beautiful pieces that you’ll actually wear and  use.  In addition to the designs … Read More ...

Tatted Jewelry

November 23, 2011 by jd wolfe

 

 

When I saw this book, tatted Jewelry  I thought the designs were crocheted.  Imagine my surprise when I actually saw the title and learned that the designs are tatted.  I have done some needle tatting, but this book’s designs use … Read More ...

Seamless Crochet

November 15, 2011 by jd wolfe

Kristin Omdahl fans will be pleased to know that she has just released a new crochet book, Seamless Crochet, described as “techniques and motifs for join-as-you-go-designs.”

I can’t think of anyone who has told me that they’re in love … Read More ...

Austentatious Crochet – Jane Austen Designs

November 7, 2011 by jd wolfe

Jane Austen wrote novels of the Regency Era in England, that period in history that was just pre-Victorian, when women’s fashions were a bit elongated and very feminine without being as fussy as the full blown Victorian Era.  The designs … Read More ...

Label Your Crochet

October 9, 2011 by jd wolfe

Why, you may ask, is a Crochet Blog featuring a book that has ‘Quilt’ in its title?  Well, one thing that quilting and crocheting have in common – oh, well, there are several things – is that they are fiber … Read More ...

Why You Should Buy Crochet Today! Nov/Dec, 2011

October 7, 2011 by jd wolfe

 

 

I just got my hands on this latest issue of Crochet Today! magazine.  This is one of their best issues!  Of the 25 projects offered in this edition, FIVE of them are must-do’s and several others look quite promising.  That’s … Read More ...

GRANNY LOVE

September 20, 2011 by jd wolfe

 

 

I absolutely adore this new little book, “Granny Square Love” by Sarah London.  London has definitely lived up to the cover’s subtitle, ‘A New Twist On A Crochet Classic For Your Home’.  In addition to the well-loved and … Read More ...

DOLL LOVE

September 14, 2011 by jd wolfe

 

Do you like dolls?  Do you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or any other special little girl who loves dolls?  If so, you’ll want to grab a copy of this cute new book from Annie’s Attic, “Dolly & Me… Read More ...

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