If you’re like me and can’t stand the pressure of traditional headbands, you’ll like this one. Simple and quick to work up, it’s stylish and pretty. This would be a great project for a beginner ‘tween crocheter. Make some wristlets … Read More ...
Book Review – Bead Crochet Jewelry
This book is great fun! Once I got it in my hands and browsed through its colorful pages, I couldn’t wait to try to make my own bracelet! This is the first book where I’ve really been able to understand … Read More ...
What’s Your Favorite….
What’s your favorite crochet-related site on Etsy? I don’t have enough time (do you??) to check out all the shops, so I thought it would be fun if everyone would post a link to her (or his) favorite shop in … Read More ...
Don’t Be Crabby!
I DO get crabby when my crochet buddies tell me to finish a project using the Crab Stitch AKA Reverse Single Crochet. I’ve never been able to master this very useful stitch, so I’ve ignored it until now. No more!… Read More ...
Does Anyone Else…..
Find it frustrating to try to navigate around Pinterest? There are lots of great pictures – but I often find it difficult to find the original pattern source for something that intrigues me! There is a section entitled ‘People’ … Read More ...
DIY Doily Handmade Cards
Hope Kremer has created these absolutely beautiful doily note cards with her stamping business. She’s a talented lady who both crochets and stamps. I love the detail of the doily (which you might not get the full benefit of in … Read More ...
Simple and Lovely
This is such a simple idea, but really lovely, don’t you think? I’d love to see these color keyed to particular events. They’d be so pretty in Fall colors, in red and green for Christmas, in glittery yarn for New … Read More ...
June Giveaway Winner!
Karen B is the winner of my June Giveaway! 
Here is Karen’s entry:
I would love this book. I love to crochet flowers. I have a little branch-tree in the corner of my living room and I hang all sorts … Read More ...
Got Milk – Yarn?
Have you heard about QMilch? It’s fabric made from milk! From spoiled, curdled milk! Right here, you can see a very brief description of this fiber. In this picture, you can see various steps in the process that goes from … Read More ...
Book Review – A Brief Aside
When I’m not crocheting (and working and walking and dancing and doing other non-crochety things), I’m often doing other kinds of crafting. One of the benefit of crafting that is especially close to my heart is the repurposing of what … Read More ...
Oh, Mickey! Crochet Patterns
It just doesn’t get much cuter than these two caps, does it? I can’t imagine a kid (hat-loving adult) who wouldn’t be delighted to wear one of these. So, who will you be – Mickey or Minnie? Better yet, these … Read More ...
Wrap Them In Love
From tragedy and grief, some wonderful ideas emerge. Michelle K. and some of her friends have created a new charitable venture that will surely soothe some injured hearts. With donated 6 inch squares, this group of compassionate crocheters are creating … Read More ...
Cupcake Pin Cushion
I like creative people! I try to be creative but find that I’m so inspired by the designs of others, wanting to recreate some designs, that I don’t have time or creative energy left over to make things up for … Read More ...
Shooting Stars Crochet Pattern
If you have ever wanted to learn to felt but seemed overwhelmed by the process, this tiny project is just what you need to get your hands wet! And, it’s just in time for July 4. You can work up … Read More ...
A Good Cardigan Pattern Is Hard To Find
I’ve spent hours and hours trying to find just the right cardigan pattern to use with some hand painted yarn I purchased recently. Carol Wolf’s patterns are some of my favorites. She always seems to design garments that are practical … Read More ...