The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom. I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan. She … Read More ...
Snowy Snow Themed Crochet Patterns
Just how many snowmen does it take to keep you warm? As many as you can crochet into this cute scarf. BTW who says all snowmen must be white? You could make some in other colors to use up … Read More ...
Crochet Club Fun
We had our usual good time at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club last night. There was a lot of show n’ tell, but some of it was just outstanding and I wanted to be sure … Read More ...
Messy Crochet – All In Fun
When I saw these coasters, they made me chuckle. Only a parent would come up with this idea. Put the spill down before you even fill the cup with something that can be filled. You can see this on Etsy.com … Read More ...
Crochet A Planter
Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside. I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago. It now resides on my … Read More ...
My Top Five Unusual Christmas Crochet
Upcycle the most ordinary things to create holiday beauty. This cool ornament is composed of six soda can pop tops and some crochet thread. Doesn’t come much cheaper or easier than this. Consider embellishing it by stringing on some pretty … Read More ...
Getting Started With Christmas Crochet
I know it’s likely way too hot where you (and I) live to even think about Christmas crochet, but it’s time. Unless you want to attempt to crochet around the clock once the calendar hits December 1, 2014, you need … Read More ...
Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl
When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it. You can see that better in the second photo. I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More ...
Bumpy Stitch Scarf – Free Pattern (My Adaptation)
So, I’m pretty much in love with this stitch pattern. As soon after surgery and the post operative wound infection I was able to pick up my crochet hook and scarf, this pattern was exactly where … Read More ...
Arkansas Crochet
This is a picture of Pearl, the pet rabbit of a very cozy, cute yarn shop in the historic downtown of tiny Van Buren, Arkansas. While I was in the shop a few weeks ago, I also got to meet … Read More ...
Back To School Crochet?
I love this nifty, easy to work up crochet pencil case. But, wait, there’s more! Wouldn’t it also make a nice travel case for your crochet hooks, including a pocket to hold a copy of your pattern folded to … Read More ...
Crochet Goodies For Your Consideration
I was browsing through Etsy to see what’s new there and ran across a few things I wanted to share with my readers. These are patterns that cost money, but they certainly look worth a few bucks to me. This … Read More ...
Crochet For Baby Jack
So, I did not have a wonderful time crocheting this baby afghan, but it was a work of love. Baby Jack is the first grandson of some dear friends of mine. The grandparents have three sons of their own … Read More ...
Crochet A Customized Summer Top
Patrice Walker has created this simple Summer top using a very customized approach. With the information on her blog, you can create one of your own, using your choice of size, yarn, and even stitch pattern. I love when … Read More ...
Book Review – 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches
The only ripple stitches I ever truly loved fell into the category of round ripple – until I met this book! I have never seen so many cool ripple patterns as author Leonie Morgan has gathered here. The title tells … Read More ...