I announced a contest for crochet tips. Over thirty people sent in tips. I don’t believe there were any duplications – mainly because you could all read each other’s tips. In many ways, that set the bar higher! After a … Read More ...
SOME OF MY FAVORITE HOOKS
These hooks are kinda hard to find. Wanted to share the site I just found them on:
Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks
http://crochetasylum.com/html/hooked_on_hooks.html
Clover Soft Touch also has a set of thread hooks which are wonderful. My LYS, Hearthstone Knits … Read More ...
Knitting Vs. Crochet – Comments by a thoughtful reader
I think that Fernmonkey’s thoughtful ‘response’ to my recent blog “‘Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?’” deserves to be read by all. So, although I could find no way to contact Fernmonkey personally, I’ve decided to elevate … Read More ...
AMIGURUMI PATTERN HELPERS
SOFTIE AWARDS 2007
If you like mixed media like I like mixed media, you’ll love the eye candy in these award winning designs. Lots of crocheted items. What’s your favorite??
Sakura by mumblepeg
The one above might be my favorite crocheted item. I … Read More ...
Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?
Followup Post with reader’s comments is here
YEP! Yarn shops are notorious for snubbing crocheters. Books that contain both knit and crochet are dominated by knit. Many ready to wear items that are crocheted are marketed as knitted. There are … Read More ...
A SIMPLE SQUARE
Thata hosts one of my very favorite blogs. She is SOOOO creative and is a prolific crocheter, despite having a family and job outside the home. She recently posted a ‘simple’ square of her own design. This square is so … Read More ...
CROCHETING WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND YOUR …?
abilities! well, beyond my abilities. i just can’t hold the yarn with this cast on! there are any number of other things i can’t do or can do poorly or very slowly – like typing. gives me far more respect … Read More ...
Free Crochet Patterns – Spring Flower Bouquet
With Spring just around the corner (I hope!), I’m getting excited about fresh blooms and vibrant colors. To satisfy my craving for floral inspiration, I embarked on a search for new and unique flower patterns online. The best part? I … Read More ...
CROCHETED SLINGS and other things
I set out to find a crochet pattern for a sling for my broken wrist. Couldn’t find anything suitable, but this might be adapted:
http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/crochet.html
Of course, I should have thought to crochet the sling before I needed this … Read More ...
SPRING SPRUNG & FULLY FELLED
The weather here has been soooooo wonderful that my dog and I have been enjoying extra walking time. Yesterday evening, Lizzie (my 63 lb dog) and Ronnie (my crochet guru) were walking at a nearby park. We hadn’t made it … Read More ...
‘NEMESIS’ AFGHAN NEARING COMPLETION
I’m finally nearing completion of the wedding afghan for my nephew who married last June! This has been my ‘nemesis’ afghan – a term we crocheters sometimes use to refer to a project that we either do not enjoy making … Read More ...
Little Bear Hugs
Isn’t this about the cutest bear you’ve ever seen? I LOVE it! I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals or dolls, but every now and then I see one that just SPEAKS to me! This … Read More ...
Have you created a Crochet Heirloom?
Dictionary.com defines ‘heirloom’ as:
| 1. | a family possession handed down from generation to generation. |
A crochet heirloom is pictured above.
That got me to thinking about crochet and our heritage. Do you have any crochet items made by your … Read More ...
IT’S TIME FOR A CONTEST – win a PRIZE!!
I’ve got a brand-spanking new copy of “Teach Yourself Visually – Crochet” which I am offering as a prize in this contest. The winner will receive this great book via snail mail from me. The book is a good reference … Read More ...