One of my daughter’s best friends is getting married this June. I’m trying to come up with some ideas for small gifts for the bride and groom that I can crochet. The bride is fairly easy – a shawl or … Read More ...
CONTEST UPDATES
In case you missed it, I’m running a great contest this month, in conjunction with National Crochet Month. My aim is to get all of my readers to create or find online some great projects demonstrating how crochet can be … Read More ...
MYRA WOOD
I have yet to get my hands on this book – but, boy, doesn’t it look exciting??
Myra Wood’s website has some more pix of patterns from this book. Check that out at www.myrawood.com
The look is very romantic … Read More ...
CROCHET PARTNERS
If you want to know more about crochet on the internet, want to learn a new stitch, want to learn a new technique, want to find great crochet blogs, websites, and patterns, then run on over to www.groups.yahoo.com and join … Read More ...
BEADED BRACELET
http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/green-bead-soup/
I receive quite a few emails from people asking me to publish their project or idea on my blog. Most of them are not impressive. Nikki emailed me the other day with the link above. When I took the … Read More ...
CUTE LITTLE CRITTERS
http://nulandnews.blogspot.com/
Some of these little critters are so cute! They fall under the category called ‘amigurumi’. I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals, but I find these really appealing. One good use I can think of for them is … Read More ...
NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH CONTEST
In honor of National Craft (or Crochet) Month, I’m giving away this DVD (a $19.99 value). It’s a wonderful way to learn to knit or crochet – like having a great teacher right at your elbow. It’s 3.5 hours of … Read More ...
CUTE CROCHET
http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/
I just ran across this blog and found these cute keychains complete with free directions to crochet your own! There are other goodies at this site too. Check it out.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT….
Looking for something to spice up your crochet? Want to try something new – or new to you? Here are some ideas that I find intriguing. I’ve got some more coming soon. Please let me know what you think … Read More ...
MANY GOODIES – ALL IN ONE PLACE
There have been times when I’ve scoured the internet – after having scoured my local craft stores – for certain crochet supplies or accessories. It’s so frustrating to NEED a specific item and not be able to find it!
I … Read More ...
MORE EASTER GOODIES
Here are a few more ideas for quick Easter goodies to crochet.
http://pie.midco.net/grammalowe/easter.html
crochetmemories.com
How about an Easter Bonnet?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/image/70678/index.html?cat=7
Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and … Read More ...
CUTE LITTLE ANIMALS!
If you like amigirumi, you’ll find this book to be charming. I’m not even a stuffed animal fan, but this little panda pirate is VERY appealing. There are 8 crocheted animals in ‘Cute Little Animals’ by Amy Gaines.
This is … Read More ...
Crochet Easter Egg Covers
HOW CUTE ARE THESE?
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/chick-egg-cover-free-crochet-pattern-.html
Seeing these got me interested in looking for other Easter treats to crochet. So, here goes.
For a metamorphosis, try making this one:
Continuing on the metamorphosis theme, isn’t this one a cutie?
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/easter-egg-into-bunny-crochet-pattern.html… Read More ...
CROCHET STITCHES IN MOTION DVD
Leisure Arts has another winner with the Crochet Stitches in Motion DVD
that teaches 12 pattern stitches and offers 8 projects. I was anxious to see this DVD because it includes demonstration of a long stitch, a stitch that has … Read More ...
CHILLY CHEEKS NO MORE
If you walk outside like I walk outside in all kinds of weather, this might be a great freebie for you. My problem? No pony tail! Darn it! My hair is so fine that barettes just slide right out of … Read More ...
