We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)
Ronnie also shared the … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...
SANTA BABY!
Who knew Santa could masquerade as a toddler? Any toddler would look adorable as this guy in his Santa hat. Make one (or more) for your family as the pattern is free and works up quickly. Click here for that … Read More ...
A HAPPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS PENGUIN
This has got to be one of the cutest penguins I’ve ever seen! Plus, it’s free! Click here to get the pattern. You’ve still got time to crochet him. But, as you’ll see, he doesn’t have to be only for … Read More ...
SPOOL for yarn lovers!
Spool Magazine is a new, tabloid sized quarterly magazine for anyone who loves yarn! At $4.95 per issue or $18 per year, it’s nicely priced for gifting, too.
What’s in Spool? Its Premier Issue cover tells us that it contains … Read More ...
CREATING CROCHET FABRIC Experimenting with Hook, Yarn, and Stitch
Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries. This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More ...
YOU-TUBE YOUR CHRISTMAS CROCHET
While looking at something else on youtube.com, I ran across some fantastic (and easy) Christmas projects that will please you and those you gift. No pix here, but check these out. They’re easy and quick and might just be right … Read More ...
CUTE BOW HEADBAND
Wouldn’t this be adorable when made to match a pretty dress? I’d like to see one done in Christmas red with some sequins or other sparklies on it. Wish I had a little girl to crochet for…..
Get the pattern … Read More ...
VINTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS?? AND – WIN A BOOK!
I was sent a link to this handsome tie. It’s a vintage pattern but I think the tie would work well with more modern menswear. What do you think?
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2010/11/05/12-days-of-a-vintage-handmade-holiday.aspx
Here’s another vintage beauty from the same site. Reminds me … Read More ...
CROCHET WISHES AND DREAMS
Some times you just need some downtime on the computer to get some crochet inspiration. There are lots of delicious blogs full of tempting projects. There are write-ups of books and magazines. There are oodles of free pattern sites to … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More ...
ANOTHER EDITION OF CARRY-ALONG PROJECTS
Here are some more small projects to carry along with you to crochet in those odd spare moments during the day. They can be holiday themed by choosing the right yarn colors. Be creative! The depicted items are just examples … Read More ...
Carry – Along Little Christmas patterns
I just can’t get enough of these cute, mini, carry-along projects. These are perfect to stash in your bag while you’re on the run, so you can use those few odd moments waiting for the kids, ‘watching’ kiddie ballet lessons, … Read More ...
MORE CHRISTMAS CARRY-ALONG PROJECTS
Potholders are usually quick to work up. I find this one to be particularly attractive. Made in a variety of colors, they’d make wonderful hostess gifts.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books
CARRY-ALONGS TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS
It’s not too early to get started on some Christmas quickies that you can keep on hand for last minute gifting – and, these are all small things that you can carry along to your kid’s soccer game, with your … Read More ...