What a title for a book! Those of us who have admired Twinkie’s work before are less likely to be surprised by the title – the combining of two of life’s great pleasures – food and crochet. But, what a … Read More ...
CREATING CROCHET FABRIC Experimenting with Hook, Yarn, and Stitch
Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries. This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More ...
NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER IS….
Kabira!
Kabira, please contact me by email: [email protected]
with your snailmail address so I can mail you this lovely Interweave 2011 Crochet Calendar.
Congratulations!!
YOU-TUBE YOUR CHRISTMAS CROCHET
While looking at something else on youtube.com, I ran across some fantastic (and easy) Christmas projects that will please you and those you gift. No pix here, but check these out. They’re easy and quick and might just be right … Read More ...
CROCHET A BAG and LINE IT!
This is a really cute little bag for a child:
and, it’s offered as a FREE pattern here .
I like the pattern and all, but the best benefit of the site as a darn good tutorial on how to … Read More ...
A GREAT, FREE CROCHET RESOURCE
If you’re not familiar with Crochet 911, you should be. If you have a question about a crochet technique, abbreviation, etc. the answer is likely to be found at Crochet 911. It’s worth your time, I believe, to read through … Read More ...
VINTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS?? AND – WIN A BOOK!
I was sent a link to this handsome tie. It’s a vintage pattern but I think the tie would work well with more modern menswear. What do you think?
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2010/11/05/12-days-of-a-vintage-handmade-holiday.aspx
Here’s another vintage beauty from the same site. Reminds me … Read More ...
CAN SOMETHING BE TOO EASY??
Check this out! The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest! This looks almost too easy to be true. If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More ...
IF YOU LIKE AMIGURUMI….
If you like amigurumi, you’ll love the designs on this website. There are quite a few free patterns and some you can purchase. Lots of cuteness here – like this cutie patootie cap:
NICE CAP AND COWL SET – A FREEBIE FOR YOU!
Can you imagine how this set would look made in a variety of pretty yarns? You could make a set for many on your gift list. It would be inexpensive and useful. You know how practical I am! I love … Read More ...
Crochet Patterns For The Kitchen
Aren’t these cute – and unusual? I’ve just discovered tipnut.com and its treasure trove of crochet patterns and other neat stuff. Get this free pattern here .
Here‘s a very quick and easy pattern that would make a great … Read More ...
Pretty Crochet Slipper Pattern
Aren’t these pretty slippers? They look like they’d work up quickly. Check it out here. These fall into the carry-along quick pattern category. They would make a nice gift. Picking out pretty buttons could be half the fun!
NOTE: … Read More ...
CROCHET WISHES AND DREAMS
Some times you just need some downtime on the computer to get some crochet inspiration. There are lots of delicious blogs full of tempting projects. There are write-ups of books and magazines. There are oodles of free pattern sites to … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More ...
A MAGAZINE WITH GREAT GIFT IDEAS
The latest issue of Interwearve Crochet Accessories (special Issue 1010) is on the newsstands now and is FULL of wonderful ideas that will make fantastic gifts for those special people in your life!
There are lots of very attractive caps, … Read More ...