I like creative people! I try to be creative but find that I’m so inspired by the designs of others, wanting to recreate some designs, that I don’t have time or creative energy left over to make things up for … Read More ...
Quick Baby Gifts To Crochet For Christmas
Here’s a great way to work up some quick, attractive, and practical baby gifts. You can use the same technique for blankets, diaper pads, and burp pads. Any mom will enjoy receiving a set of these soft pretties. With the … Read More ...
How To Build a Crochet Club
When I first learned to crochet (after several fruitless attempts from a variety of teachers), I knew no one in my personal life who crocheted. The woman who had finally been successful in teaching me this fine art … Read More ...
Crocodile Stitch Giveaway WINNER!
The winner of this book is Laurel with this entry:
zipcode is 11791
I would design a fish using the crocodile stitch for the scales. A tropical colorful looking fish with a beaded accent on the top portion … Read More ...
Crochet Link – Link To Link Party
Link parties are cropping up all over the net, so I thought I’d host one here. This one is limited to crochet – and to your original design(s). You don’t need to have a pattern available – although everyone will … Read More ...
Scrappy Cowl
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More ...
Crochet Bolero – Another Amazing Design From Sher!
Sher calls this her Bolero but to me it looks more like a Shrug – and it looks perfect for Spring and Summer to ward off evening chill or the draft from the AC. Once again, Sher is offering this … Read More ...
Boston Area Yarn Crawl
The badge intimates that I’ll be attending the North Shore Yarn Crawl in the Boston area. Well, if I lived anywhere in its vicinity, I’d be there. I absolutely love Yarn Crawls! They are a great way to spend a … Read More ...
Clean and Save – Crochet Swiffer Pattern
My crochet friend, Sheila of Sheila’s Schnauzie, is the designer of my all time favorite doily, the original Pond Lily Doily. Now, she has a great practical design that will save you lots of money over time if you’re … Read More ...
A String of Hearts
This is too late for Valentin’s Day this year, but not too late to make for yourself, a heart-addicted friend, or as an anniversary gift. I simply fell in love with it the first time I laid eyes … Read More ...
Bears For A Cause
Crocheters are well known for putting their skills to use in support of a cause. Sher Marchman-Day has gone a step farther in her efforts to customize her crochet to your cause. What a fantastic idea! For a really … 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.
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted With?
Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More ...
Crochet A Lampshade
How adventurous are you? Would you dear to tear up the lampshade on an antique lamp and figure out how to create a new one in crochet? This would be a huge stretch for me. But, not for Laura!
Laura … Read More ...
A Wreath For Valentine?
Yes! I think this lovely, understated wreath would look fab with a pretty heart added to it. First, you follow the tutorial here to make the wreath.
Then, you crochet one or more hearts to add to the wreath … Read More ...