Hands up! This is a line-up. The (un)usual suspects are waiting to be identified. Their little wings are so cute that I wanted to show you them first!
Happy, smiling bugs. Alice in Hawaii has these on her blog. She … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
Hands up! This is a line-up. The (un)usual suspects are waiting to be identified. Their little wings are so cute that I wanted to show you them first!
Happy, smiling bugs. Alice in Hawaii has these on her blog. She … Read More ...
If you think a plush edging ‘makes’ a blanket, this simple pattern is for you! Sonia Maria offers this free pattern for all of us. Her blog is written in Portugese, but you can have it translated or just use … Read More ...
The winner of this great book is Theresa with her entry shown here (chosen at random).
Looks like a great book. I love anything crocheted!! Thanks for the chance to win. 43945
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My son has a girlfriend who I have been getting to know these past few weeks. She’s a delight! Her house is beautifully decorated and I admire her good taste. She was also the inspiration for my recent foray into … Read More ...
Here are a couple of fresh, new ebooks that will likely appeal to crocheters and other crafters as well. First is the new multicraft ebook published free by FaveCrafts and Prime Publishing. As you can see from the logos on … Read More ...
Summer is just around the corner and what better way to prepare for it than by crocheting some handmade jewelry? Crocheting is a versatile craft and can be used to make all sorts of accessories including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and … Read More ...
Now, don’t think that you won’t need these because warmer weather is drawing near in the US. I can think of a number of times these might be needed. First, there’s the chill of air conditioning. These are so pretty. … Read More ...
This is NOT a project for a beginner, but if you can read a chart, you can recreate this stunning yet playful lacy dress/blouse. It’s a very special look that can work as a swimsuit cover up, a dressy sweater, … Read More ...
This very cool basket might be just the thing to corral all the clutter that accumulates on my computer desk. And, it’s so stylish! Alexis over at Persia Lou offers us a free pattern and lots of helpful pictures so … Read More ...
I just discovered a site called Folksy. Am I behind the times? After only a brief perusal of the site, I found this stunning purse made from mitered squares. The pattern sells for three pounds and is the design of … Read More ...
Who doesn’t need a cute pattern that can be crocheted in less than fifteen minutes? I think this would be perfect for Mother’s Day. Plus, I love the idea of all the women and girls in the family having matching … Read More ...
This lovely crocheted brooch would make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. I am very impressed with the design, both in its appearance and its simplicity. It’s a great gift that you can work up with some yarn left over … Read More ...
Make mom feel really special with something every mom needs but no mom doesn’t already own! Use the free pattern that Sonia Maria is offering along with her picture tutorial to work up one quickly before Mother’s Day. You might … Read More ...
My dear friend Laurie showed me her home renovations on a recent evening. The house she grew up in is now hers alone since her father passed away last year. She set about to update many areas, redecorate, and focus … Read More ...
Scarves are all the fashion rage right now! I see them everywhere. Lovely chiffon, gorgeous silks, brocades, florals, hand painted, you name it, it’s at the mall on mannequins and on people passing by.
Leena has crocheted the delicate edging … Read More ...