Some friends of mine with younger kids were recently talking about the summer activities they were trying to figure out for their kids and about VBS (Vacation Bible School). I offered the idea that finger crocheting would be a great … Read More ...
Some Crochet Genius
Crocheters are an inventive group. One way or another, we find creative uses for otherwise cast off items, solve storage problems with crafty use of space, and repurpose all kinds of things to make our crochet lives easier.
Here’s a … Read More ...
You Didn’t Win The Lottery But…….
Have I got a deal for you! I just learned of this and HAD to share it with my crochet friends. If you have a Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Joann’s or other craft store that has coupons available online, you can … Read More ...
Inca Gold Cotton is a Winner!
Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me. They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton. I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with cotton yarn. … Read More ...
Hooked On Crochet Winner!
The winner of my Second Giveaway of December, 2011 and this wonderful book is:
Robyn R. who was chosen at random from all entries. Her entry was this one:
http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/
What a treasure trove!
Robyn’s entry was a … Read More ...
FIRST December Giveaway Winner is ……
The winner of this useful and handy book is Dina who posted this:
i am a very new crocheter so my favorite book is still: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet.
It is making it easy to learn new stitches and of … Read More ...
November Giveaway Winner Is……..
This motif really grabbed me! This is the winning motif and the winner of the book is Diane!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648301@N02/4452880024/in/photostream/
I encourage everyone to take a look at all the entries for this Giveaway. There were designs I had never seen … Read More ...
Finnish Follow-Up
One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is. First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl. Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link … Read More ...
Broken Blocks Scarf
Broken Blocks Scarf (Free Pattern For Personal Use Only)
THIS PATTERN HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS PROBABLY NOT FOR A BEGINNER
2 Skeins Sheep(ish) Yarn – worsted weight yarn Magenta(ish) is Color A; Teal(ish) is Color B
Thanks to … Read More ...
The Scarf That Wasn’t……
This ‘scarf’ started life as a wool sweater composed of brown wool squares complimented with off white tapestry style stitching. It came to me from a thrift store where I found it and decided it would be a good choice … Read More ...
What’s Your Skill Level and How Do You Know?
Crochet patterns are often ranked according to some scale of Difficulty Rating. Books, magazines, and websites often use a system to categorize their patterns based on some perceived skill levels. Are these real differences? Are they written in granite? Who … Read More ...
September Crochet Club
Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More ...
September Giveaway Winner!
A lot of people wanted to win this book! It was a great deal of fun checking out all the links to the remarkable crochet projects on the internet. Several people liked the granny square parasol and there were lots … Read More ...
How Much Are You Willing To Pay For A Crochet Pattern?
Crochet patterns can be found in a variety of locations, some for free and some you have to pay for. Among those that must be paid for, how much is too much? I’ve heard a variety of answers to this … Read More ...
Crochet Meets the Modern Health Industry
I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life. After college and my degree in English and Education, I worked in the Medical Record Department of a large, urban hospital where I had labored part time while attaining … Read More ...