Carmen has created this fantastic calendar and is offering it to all crocheters for FREE! Free is good. As Carmen is Germany, her calendar is offered in her native German as well as in English. The photography is top notch … Read More ...
A Crochet Tee-Tote-Torial
Wouldn’t a bunch of these be really nice to have around the house to hold all kinds of things? Adriana offers a free pattern and tote-torial on her blog. I’m thinking we should work up some of these in colors … Read More ...
Sweet Tiny Christmas Tree Crochet – My Top Five
It doesn’t get much sweeter than these! This is just a ‘picture show’. Click on the links for patterns and details. So much to crochet, so little time….
First are the sweet, tiny trees above. Get the details here.… Read More ...
Crochet At Play and Paper Play
This book is very aptly name. It’s full of enchanting patterns depicted on children at play. I am frequently asked for a cape for a little girl’s Little Red Ridinghood. Well, it’s … Read More ...
More Top Crochet Picks For You
This would be such a pretty addition to you decor – or to hang on a ribbon around your neck. Another quick, versatile, free pattern for you. You can get it here.
Here are some great books for … Read More ...
My Top Picks For Free Christmas Crochet Patterns
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books
Christmas Crochet Pattern Books
And these Christmas patterns on Etsy
From the very practical (and … Read More ...
A Crochet Beauty
When I read about Wendy’s adaptation of an older pattern, I was intrigued. Then, I asked and she sent me this picture of her work. While Wendy does not assert that this is her original design, she did adapt … Read More ...
Totally Practical (But Pretty) Crochet
I’ve had chairs with this type of back. Those spindles get beat up pretty quickly, plus they are not very comfortable to lean against for more than a few minutes. Look at how clever crocheter Jo Mo solved … Read More ...
Crochet A Tree Of Love
A friend (thanks, Melinda!!) sent me a link to this wonderful Christmas Tree. Even better than the tree is the sweet story of how all the crocheted ornaments were gathered. Please visit the site to view the tree and ornaments … Read More ...
Spiff Up Your Digs With a Crochet Stool Cover
This pretty stool cover is simply a doily that Sara worked up to create a decorative cover for a stool. I just love this look! Sarah offers her pattern and the additional instructions to affix the ‘doily’ to the stool … Read More ...
Making The Most Of Your Crochet
My friend Ronnie is a very talented crocheter. She can glimpse a pattern and almost instantly see where a mistake might crop up. She can look at my work and find where I’ve gone wrong right away – after … Read More ...
Amazing Crochet Inspiration!
I’ve featured this artist (Odile Gova of WoolyFabulous) before, but I have just rediscovered her! Her work is truly amazing and wonderfully inspirational. I don’t know how she has time to do one thing other than crochet! I became … Read More ...
Granny Edging Tutorial
Granny Squares are a perpetual favorite. Here is a nice way to finish off those projects with a pretty edging. It’s pretty simple
but quite effective. Find the tutorial here.
I also like the way Lucy finishes her … Read More ...
October Crochet Giveaway Winner Is ….
The winner of my October Three Book Giveaway is this lovely scarf, entry #7:
Designed and crocheted by me, Mary Buse Melick. Modeled by my dear daughter, Meagan.
Available in Sculpture Crochet Pattern Sets: SCK977 Shoulder Cozies.
Pattern is called:
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This cute sweater caught my attention and took me to the blog of its designer, Tamara Kelly. This one is a freebie. But, I went poking around the blog to find other crochet patterns. I fell in love with the … Read More ...