I wanted to show you the lovely stitch definition I’m getting with this rather humble chunky yarn. I’m working only in half double crochets with cotton yarn that is on a huge wheel, probably designed for use with a knitting … Read More ...
Quick, Cute, and Free
If you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know I’m crazy for stars. Aren’t these like just to adorable? I think I might cross stitch the little eyes on them, especially if they are to be in the … Read More ...
Simple Fresh Crochet Love
This new book takes a truly fresh look at some humble crochet projects. The cover gives just a hint of the goodies inside. There’s little flash here – but the ideas are winners. You’ll be inspired to rethink some of … Read More ...
Crochet Yourself A Monster
If the cover photo isn’t enough to interest you in this book, there’s more! This insanely cute book is full of the designs of Brenda K.B.Anderson who designs costumes for the extremely popular Sesame Street Live. So, she’s got the … Read More ...
Why You Need To Start A Crochet Club
Do you need a crochet club? Would you enjoy having a group of crocheters (and maybe other handcrafters) to meet with once a month or so to share your love of yarn and crochet? How about having a crochet … Read More ...
August Giveaway Winner Is …..
Jaan L of Tx with this entry chosen at random from all the qualified entries!!
Submitted on 2013/08/17 at 6:36 am
My favorite stitch is an open lace #2007 from http://mypicot.com it may have another name, but I love … Read More ...
Crochet Your African Violets
My mother has a magic way of growing African Violets. She has pots and pots full of the little beauties. Sometimes I call them little ‘buggers’ since I can’t keep the darn things alive for two weeks! But, here I … Read More ...
Ready, Set, Christmas Crochet
You may not be able to read the instructions for the delicate motifs on this site, but you can follow the charts – or just use the idea to make a similar project using motif patterns you already own … Read More ...
Bag Yourself Some Crochet Embellishments!
I’ve seen a lot of cute ideas for creating or embellishing purses, but this one might take the cake. You can purchase the purse pictured here for a very reasonable $24 on etsy. It’s offered on the site of … Read More ...
Crochet Teddie Christmas Tree Ornaments
How cute can a crocheted Christmas ornament get? Well, at least this cute! This takes the whole amigurumi thing to a new level for me. I’m fine with Pikachu and such, but these are just huggable adorable and a … Read More ...
Crochet Yourself A Swatch
For all of us yarn lovers, a program like this can seem like Christmas four times a year! They are called ‘swatches’ but they are really just samples of about 12 inches in each of about 30 yarns. The … 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 … Read More ...
Crochet Bike Seat Cover
I love this seat cover! I could have used it – urgently needed it – several years ago when I bought my son an almost perfect used bike. The imperfection was a slash in the seat cover. I … Read More ...
Crochet Scrappy Flower Coasters
These are just the cutest coasters I’ve seen in a long time (except for those Christmas ones I posted recently). These would brighten up any table. You can use up lots of yarn scraps too since each coaster takes … Read More ...
Crochet Some Flower Bubbles For Your Home
This is one of the coolest crochet projects I’ve seen in a long time! I’m totally in love with it. I happen to have a number of old wooden embroidery hoops in my stash and, of course, I have … Read More ...