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 a … 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 on it. … 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 reasonable … 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 to … Read More ...
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 ...
Cute Package Topper
Ok, this looks purely Christmas, right? But, it’s not!
But, consider this. Without the wreath part, it’s just an awesome bow. And, you’ve got packages to wrap all year long, right? So, save this sweet free pattern so you can … 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 ...
Tiny Trees And Pretty Jewelry – There’s Still Time!
These are the cutest little Christmas trees. Do you have a few minutes to make a last minute (really last minute!) gift or ornament? This would be perfect. Very charming!
Annemarie has written the pattern in English for us in … Read More ...
Amazing Crochet
I had not been looking for, of all things, a fox purse, but I found one anyway! It’s an amazing bag, don’t you think?
Perhaps even more amazing is that you can get the free pattern to make one for … Read More ...
By Knook Or Crook, Is It A Hook?
Since the release of the much advertised Knook, there has been discussion in the crochet community as to whether Knook is a form of crochet. This is not really a new issue. It is just new to some of us. … Read More ...
Must See/Must Make 3-D Snowflake
I just had to share this with you! The time is quickly running out for us to crochet something really impressive for this Christmas. But, if you need/want to, this may well be the perfect project for you. It’s a … Read More ...
Some More Quick Christmas Crochet Patterns
Since Christmas is less than two weeks away, I’d like to offer a few ideas that you could work up very quickly.
I love this candy cane
This tiny gingerbread person could be used as an ornament, a package topper, … Read More ...