Christmas in July is not a new concept – but it’s one that allows us to take advantage of what might be a slow time of year to plan ahead for a very busy time of year. So, let’s think … Read More ...
Crochet Your Summer Away!
July 4 is history, but we still have plenty of Summer ahead of us. We’ll be crocheting at kids’ games, around the pool, for the pool, for back to school stuff, for cool summer garments, and all those other things … Read More ...
A Pocket Full Of Crochet
When a child is embarking on a new adventure – like the first day of school or going off to college – it’s really nice for him/her to have a tiny, handy reminder of home, of the love … Read More ...
Top Five Crochet Must-Haves
There have been some new crochet accessories, gadgets, and other tools on the market lately. I’ve written about some of them. However, I still prefer some of the older items that do the same work. Here’s my Top Five List. … Read More ...
Runway Crochet Giveaway Winner Is……
Ambar
Submitted on 2013/06/24 at 9:04 am
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Congratulations, Ambar!! I hope you find lots of goodies in this book. Please send me your snail mail info so I can get this book in the mail to you.… Read More ...
Sassy Crochet Croc Stitch
This sassy little number, complete with the sweet flower, demonstrates a fantastic use for the crocodile stitch which has been so popular of late. Check out the pattern and pictures here. Without the handle attached, it looks amazingly like … Read More ...
Button It Up – In Crochet
How often have you wanted to add a button to a project – but a button that would ‘disappear’ into the design rather than stand out, calling attention to itself? I love ‘statement’ buttons, but they aren’t always appropriate for … Read More ...
Crochet Broomstick Hat
If you’ve seen this wonderful book, you know that Margaret Hubert is an exceedingly talented crochet designer. This hat was pictured in her book, but no pattern was given. Now, the pattern has been made available for all of us … Read More ...
Cute And Free Crochet Patterns For You
This cute rose is created a bit differently from most patterns I’ve seen. Check it out for yourself. It’s a snap to work up and would make such a nice brooch. This is just an example of one of many … Read More ...
Rock Your Picnic Table
No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball! Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More ...
Bright Blue Yonder Shawl
I believe that all crocheters are designers. Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes. Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More ...
Baby Crochet Magic
When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter. I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost. No one wants a … Read More ...
Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book For Knitters
Since I’m not adept at knitting, I asked my friend Mandy Pedigo, the owner of The Cloistered Lamb and a fabric artist extraordinaire, to take a look and give me the benefit of her expertise. Here is her review of … Read More ...
Hearts A Plenty Winner Is…….
The winner of this Giveaway is Christina with this entry:
Thanks for the giveaway! I love this one as a little coin purse or small gift/treat holder. http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=6171&cps=21191
My zipcode is 41041
This contest gave me fits! You crocheters … Read More ...
Ragged But Rugged
Well, this rug isn’t actually ragged. It’s just made in the style of a Rag Rug which makes it rugged, for sure. What I like about this project is that it not only uses recycled thrift store sheets but … Read More ...