Is this the biggest ‘Sock Monkey’ you’ve ever seen?? I have always thought the Sock Monkey was one of the cutest stuffed animals – back when I only knew about the ‘real’ sewn ones made from actual socks. Since I’ve … Read More ...
Crochet At Play and Paper Play
This book is very aptly name. It’s full of enchanting patterns depicted on children at play. I am frequently asked for a cape for a little girl’s Little Red Ridinghood. Well, it’s here in … Read More ...
Top Five Crochet Patterns For Your Tot
I think this is just about the cutest tot slipper I’ve ever seen. They work up so quickly that you can make one to match each outfit – or at least crochet the ruffle to match each outfit. You’ll have … Read More ...
Blueprint Crochet Sweaters
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 volumes … Read More ...
Sweet And Simple
Sheila is far too humble for her own good sometimes! She has designed this adorable little potholder that is embellished with simple embroidery stitches. She thinks this would be fine as a potholder. I say it could be so much … Read More ...
Some Alternate Baby Colors For You
These samples don’t look so ‘alternative’, but some of the colors in the new Red Heart Line of yarns from designer Anne Geddis are a bit different. I’m particularly fond of the color ‘Ladybug’ AND the fact that there is … Read More ...
Book Review – Simple Crocheting
Erika Knight uses 20 projects in her new book, Simple Crocheting, to guide new and intermediate crocheters through the process of creating projects that are less complicated than one might expect from this accomplished designer. But, what might ‘simple’ … Read More ...
A Good Cardigan Pattern Is Hard To Find
I’ve spent hours and hours trying to find just the right cardigan pattern to use with some hand painted yarn I purchased recently. Carol Wolf’s patterns are some of my favorites. She always seems to design garments that are practical … Read More ...
VogueKnitting Crochet Magazine 2012 Collector’s Issue
Have you seen this magazine at your favorite book or craft retailer? If you have, you must know that it’s a bargain at $6.99! This issue is full of beautiful crochet designs, the quality of which we have come to … Read More ...
Shrug Or Cap Sleeve Cardigan, This Is My Next Project For Me!
I like so many of the designs at Wolf Crochet. It’s fortunate for us when a designer of this quality offers her patterns to us for free! This shrug (which I would call a cap sleeve afghan) is one of … Read More ...
The Crochet Closet
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 ...
Custom Crocheted Sweaters – Make Garments That Really Fit
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.
Things People Crochet
I found this site that is new to me. It’s a lot of fun. It includes many crafts beside crochet, but the crochet there is pure eye candy. Some items are posted only for your viewing pleasure. Others are pictures … Read More ...
If It’s Robyn Chachula, It’s ‘Siimply Crochet’
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 ...
September Crochet Club
Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More ...