I admit, I did not crochet this lovely shawl. I wish I had. I found it at a thrift store for the princely sum of $1.50! Some crocheter out there crocheted this beauty in broomstick stitch (one I have never … Read More ...
Indie Crochet – Christmas Ideas
There are any number of websites and a couple of great magazines out there for indie (independent) crafts which includes indie crochet. The projects are very eclectic in genres and tend to appeal more to younger crafters (altho’ I’m quite … Read More ...
360 CROCHET
360 – That’s about how many days til next Christmas. Plan Ahead!!
Look what I found. This is so cool. I love to recycle and this is a perfect, very easy recycling project with which we can include crochet. Recycled … Read More ...
RECYCLED SWEATER SCARF – LOOKING AHEAD 350+ DAYS
Here are some ideas for recycling sweaters you might find at the thrift store. Sweaters need to be:
wool or wool blend (with at least 35% wool but better if more than 50% wool)
attractive
inexpensive.
If you don’t spend … Read More ...
Crochet Designer, Could you be one?
So, do you want to be able to design your own crochet? I ran across a couple of sites that will be helpful in this endeavor. There are also any number of books that can make this process clearer and … Read More ...
SEASON’S GREETINGS 2007
I’m having computer problems and am just able to get online for a few moments today to share a site with you and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year!
The image above is from … Read More ...
An Ode To The Crochet Hook
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What’s your favorite crochet hook? Well, we each have one size, brand, or type of hook that we prefer. For me, the closest thing to hook heaven is Clover Soft Touch hooks
. I prefer an inline hook rather
Plush Crochet Towel Topper Patterns
As promised, I’m writing today to tell you how I make my towel toppers.
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
First things first. I don’t want to offend anyone, but DO NOT go to the Dollar Store … Read More ...
BUTTONS HERE AND NOW AND A QUICKIE FOR CHRISTMAS!
http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/n_general.html#RQ25
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
I love buttons. Don’t you?
I’m not, however, a huge fan of those balled up crochet buttons
that seem to appear with alarming regularity on garment, especially baby, patterns (unlike … Read More ...
KEEPING THOSE EARS WARM – HATS!!
Here are some free hat patterns I’ve found around the net. Hope you’ll like them!
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/hat-blippity-party.html
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/deco-popcorn-bag-hat-croc.html
http://www.fuzzygalore.biz/patterns/london.shtml
Here’s one pattern you can wear three ways:
http://www.yarncat.com/3_Way_Cap.html
You just might need one of these soon:
http://bythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/101.html
How cute is this??… Read More ...
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS and SOME GIFT IDEAS
I bet you’ve seen some of these before. Maybe you’ve seen all of them. But, not all of them are billed as Christmas ornaments or ideas. I think they would all make wonderful additions to our holiday decor or gifting. … Read More ...
SOME FRESH CHRISTMAS IDEAS!
everyone needs a gift idea now and then. I’ve surfed around a bit and found a nice collection of patterns, some new, some old, some really old – some quick, some not so quick, some easy enough for beginners … Read More ...
CHARITIES – crocheters are very generous
So, I’m interested to know what charities my readers contribute to – crochet-wise. I am familiar with Project Linus, Heartmade Blessings, and others, but I’m always looking for other charities that might benefit from our handiwork.
Please post your favorite … Read More ...
AN OVERLOOKED CROCHET THREAD
I love cotton warp. Never heard of it? Well, you wouldn’t be the only crocheter whose never seen or heard of carpet warp. It comes in fibers other than cotton, but cotton is my favorite. It’s not easy to … Read More ...
Thoughts of Sugar Plums and Dreidels……
and thoughts of the number of gifts I want to make for the winter holiday season. I say holiday season because I give gifts for Channukah, Christmas, Divali, and, in my family of origin, New Year’s Day. So, please don’t … Read More ...