THE BEADED EDGE BY MIDORI NISHIDA, Interweave Press, 2010
I’m offering this great book for auction so our site can send aid to Japan. Bidding will start at $10. The book’s retail value is $17.95, so you can get yourself … Read More ...
Book Review- Little Crochet
This sweet book is not so little, but it’s full of designs for the little ones.
I’m becoming quite the fan of Linda Permann. While a lot of the designs in this pretty book cover familiar ground, there is a … Read More ...
THE ROYAL WINNER IS ANNOUNCED
If you’ve been following this Giveaway, you can see that we have many Royal Lovers, but one shines above the rest. And, the numbers and random drawing (really!) confirmed this. The winner of this cute book is ********
YVONNE MICHELSON… Read More ...
TEE SHIRT ‘RIBBON’ PATTERN FOR YOU
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/how-to-create-a-crochet-bag-with-ribbon/
These pretty bags are crocheted with something described as ‘wool’ or ‘cotton’ ribbon. Aren’t they pretty? The site the bags and pattern appear on is translated so there are a few language difficulties, but I believe that the ‘ribbon’ … Read More ...
MARCH CROCHET CLUB MEETING NOTES
We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011. I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More ...
SWEET STRAWBERRY
In case you need another cute baby/toddler cap, I had to share this one with you. The cap pattern is free on the blog (see link below). Sadly, the adorable toddler doesn’t come with the cap ;-(
Just so you … Read More ...
CUTE HAT GIVEAWAY
Check out this cute hat!
You can win one by going to this blog and following her rules to win the cute Easter Bunny hat. She has plenty of other cute hats to look at too. Inspiration!
Looking for more … Read More ...
DO YOU KNOW THIS DRESS?
If you recognize the pattern source for this dress, please post it here!
This lovely dress was discovered by my good friend and crochet-guru, Ronnie, while she was sorting through some of her late mother’s things. Ronnie has two lovely … Read More ...
WHY I LOVE INSIDE CROCHET MAGAZINE
I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me! Isn’t that nice? But, I really LIKE this magazine. It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet. I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...
DON’T FORGET YOUR CROCHET VOTE COUNTS!
We all have our favorite crochet designers, crochet books, and hooks. So, why not let your choice(s) be known? You, too, can have a voice in t he world of crochet.
Crochet Liberation Front, a group devoted to Indy Crochet … Read More ...
Play things To Crochet For The Kids
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-crochet-pattern-sailboats.html
You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you? Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings. … Read More ...
QUICK AND USEFUL!
I had to share this teeny, tiny, towel holder that you can work up in a wink. There’s even a nice tutorial. You could make up a batch of these in an evening!
http://willowwould.blogspot.com/2011/03/towel-holder-tutorial.html
Looking for more Quick Crochet? Check … Read More ...
PERFECT FOR A SPRING WEDDING
This vintage pattern is so pretty. I think it would be perfect for a Spring wedding – for the bride and or bride’s maid(s). I would love to see a pair made in a color other than white or black. … Read More ...
A SPECIAL COWL FOR YOU
http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html
When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it! It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without. Janet has … Read More ...
FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...