Patterns, projects and techniques
http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html
When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it! It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without. Janet has … Read More ...
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
