- Uncommon Crochet by Julie Armstrong Holetz
- These two books are the prizes for the June CrochetGossip Giveaway. Check here for all the details:
http://crochet.craftgossip.com/half-a-hundred-pick-a-winner-please-giveaway/2010/06/01/
Patterns, projects and techniques
http://crochet.craftgossip.com/half-a-hundred-pick-a-winner-please-giveaway/2010/06/01/
http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-your-own-red-white-blue-cup-cozy.html
Here are two cute and quick ideas for July 4. Of course, you can change the color and use the patterns for other occasions too!
http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-your-own-red-white-and-blue.html
This is a ReWind article – to save my sanity. I’ve posted the … Read More ...
The first crocheter’s work that caught my eye at the recent Green with Indie craft show was that of Marti Winger. I saw that plarn from afar and made a bee line to see if there was other crochet at … Read More ...
We’ve all seen plarn, right? The plastic bags cut into strips (plastic yarn) and crocheted into rugs and totebags. There are some good crocheters out there cutting away on their huge stash of plastic shopping bags to save the world … Read More ...
Exquisite is a great word! To me, if something is exquisite, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the other senses. In crochet, that means touch also. Margaret Maccio and Tuesday Bennett produce exquisite crocheted earrings and necklaces.
You … Read More ...
I recently met Rachel, the owner of Dyeabolical Yarns and Spinning Fibers. And, I quickly snatched up a hank of her beautifully hand painted cotton warp yarn in a colorway that includes lavenders, roses, and golds. Can’t wait to get … Read More ...
I ran across this video review recently. Youtube.com is great for tutorials. I thought that was what I would be viewing. Turns out, it was a review. The nifty thing is that the reviewer is shown using the product, so … Read More ...
June 12 will soon be here! That day, MADE Studio in St. Louis is hosting a remake, refashion, and revamp party. The cost of admission is a bag of clean used clothing and $5! Once you’re there, you’ll hang out, … Read More ...
This book is one I found at the library where I regularly scan both the adult section and the juvenile section for crochet and other craft books. Hadn’t seen this one before, so I popped it right into my crocheted … Read More ...
By the time you read this published, I’ll have published my 500th blog post!! I’ve spent a few minutes looking back over some articles I’d written months or more ago and was amazed to realize that I didn’t even remember … Read More ...
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More ...
I just bought four skeins of this utterly delicious yarn:
Berroco Sox Metallic
Each 100 gram skein contains 380 yards (350 meters) of yarn and suggests a 3.25 hook. Care is machine wash warm, lay flat to dry. Fiber content … Read More ...
There’s a free pattern at CrochetMe for a doll (http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/88091.aspx ) . It’s cute. But look what another crocheter did with it! I think these dolls are about as cute as a doll can be!
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/2010/05/adorable-free-crochet-doll-pattern.html
Check the crocheter’s … Read More ...
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every … Read More ...
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More ...