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 ...
FIND ME A PATTERN, PLEASE!
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 ...
TAKE SOMETHING GOOD AND MAKE IT BETTER
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 ...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK FOUR, MAY, 2010
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 ...
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
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 ...
Book Review -1000 Ideas For Creative Reuse
If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a week, you know that I’m very attracted to the work of those who upcycle, recycle, repurpose, reuse, redesign, renew, remake, and restyle. Do I have all the re-‘s covered? I … Read More ...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK THREE, MAY, 2010
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 WON – SORTA’ !!
Check this out! Cay was having a naming contest for a new pattern she made. I entered – and won! Well, part of the name I entered won. Here’s the entry from Cay’s blog:
http://www.cayscrafts.blogspot.com/
According to Cay’s blog, the … Read More ...
WHAT’S CUTER THAN A TEDDY BEAR IN A SWEATER?
That’s the question on the back cover of this adorable book. I’m not much for dolls, but teddy bears are a different matter. If you have ever wanted to dress a teddy bear, this is the book for you!
Amy … Read More ...
KNITTING (AND CROCHET) DAILY TV
Does your television get this show ‘Knitting Daily‘? Mine doesn’t. So, when I saw these DVD’s, I jumped at the chance to see what I had been missing.
Well, seems like I was missing quite a lot. The … Read More ...
IT’S YOUR TURN – A GIVEAWAY – WEEK TWO, MAY, 2010
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 ...
DENIM DELIGHT
You know how I like the idea of recycling for crochet and other crafts. Ran across this nifty idea that comes with a free pattern so you can make your own. If you don’t happen to have old jeans to … Read More ...
Whose crochet is it, anyway?
Sometimes a book comes along that really throws you. This is such a book. I didn’t even know that the author’s website existed! All of a sudden, I’m cast into a collection of pretty awful works of ‘art’ complete with … Read More ...
DORIS CHAN SCORES AGAIN!
Crochet Lace Innovations by Doris Chan
I really wanted the picture of the cover of Doris Chan’s latest book to be large enough so you could see the lovely lace design. This is indicative of the beautiful designs Doris has … Read More ...
A DIFFERENT SOCK
Who knew that origami applied to crocheted socks? Check this out!
http://sites.google.com/site/cerdeb/
(scroll down to the link to the free pattern)
Me? I’ve got a sock fetish, but that doesn’t include crocheting two things that match!!
Looking for more Crochet … Read More ...