Patterns, projects and techniques
Start your New Year with some time spent online checking out what’s new in the crochet blogosphere. There’s lots of inspiration to be found. Here are some of my new favorites:
http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/my-recycled-bags.html has cute ideas and some free … Read More ...
http://www.orble.com/free-lastminute-christmas-coaster-crochet-pattern/ (There’s a free pattern for this at the linked site.) NOTE – THIS LINK DOESN’T WORK PROPERLY – BUT WILL IF YOU CUT AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER’S ADDRESS BAR. SORRY!\
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? … Read More ...
Check out this website:
http://makingdowiththenotsonew.blogspot.com/search/label/wool%20sweaters
Now, she’s just recycling wool sweaters into very useful and attractive projects, but she’s giving me more ideas. I’ve blogged on this topic before. You KNOW how I love the whole notion of recycling crafts. … Read More ...
Some of Jimbo’s hooks
You may have read my previous articles reviewing various hooks. Well, I’ve found another hook maker worthy of attention. Not only are his hooks wonderfully finished, he makes them to build his family home and to … Read More ...
Here’s an example of a book available at this vintage crochet site. There are so many wonderful antique crochet books available there. Nothing for free that I could find, but well worth a browse.
http://www.heirloomcrochet.com/hcduff.html
Here’s a wikipedia.org article about … Read More ...
I promised to announce the winner of the book giveaway (Lacy Crochet) on December 16. The date almost got away from me! Not only did I drive my daughter to work in our icy weather today, I also had to … Read More ...
http://www.grittyknits.com/ViewPost911.aspx
Renew a favorite pair of scuffed up shoes using the clever ideas in the link above.
http://www.grittyknits.com/ViewEntry_broomsticklace.aspx
GET YOUR BROOMSTICKS OUT! Why not try a new technique? Better use a large knitting needle than an actual broomstick. I always … Read More ...
Find a box and step right into it. Take your hook and yarn with you. Sit down and follow all the rules. When you get tired of following all those rules, make a few of your own. Then, you are … Read More ...
Why do we crochet? Why don’t we stand on our heads or play mah jongg instead? Well, I can’t stand on my head and I never learned to play mah jongg – and i think you need some people to … Read More ...
You can make this – but WILL you? It’s kinda cute, but I might have to have a lot of extra time on my hands to take the time to crochet this:
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/free/FreeSmores3DCrochetScarfpattern.htm
There are a lot of cute patterns … Read More ...
Back in July, 2008, I wrote a less than glowing review of this book. Since then, I’ve acquired another copy – shiny and new. So, I’m gonna give it away.
The book is quite attractive. You can read my review … Read More ...
There are all sorts of accessories for our crochet. We could all spend a gazillion dollars on some of these goodies, couldn’t we? I’ve run across some classy accessories that will make your crochet life easier and more efficient. Check … Read More ...
With our economy in its present state, I’ve been trying to come up with inexpensive gift ideas that will suit a wide variety of people and purposes. Here are some ideas I have or have come across:
http://members.tripod.com/pacycrochets/car/
This little … Read More ...
These nifty little hooks/needles are currently available from Coats and Clark. They’re Susan Bates’ “Handitool”. If you look closely, you’ll see that there is a crochet hook on one end and a knitting needle finish on the opposite end. So, … Read More ...
Aren’t these sooooo pretty?
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/
They’re featured on a little blog you might find interesting – and useful. If you want to learn a new stitch, try visiting this blog and following the tutorials there – many with color photos … Read More ...
