This is just too cool – a Plarn Snowman. Free pattern at the site. A winner because it combines my love of crochet with my ‘need’ to recycle. How cool would this be on the front porch? Impervious to any … Read More ...
WHERE DO YOU BUY CROCHET BOOKS?
I’m fortunate to have some large book stores nearby, so I have a nice selection of new crochet books available to me. Finding used crochet books locally has proved almost impossible. Occasionally, I’ll find one at a thrift store, but … Read More ...
Book Review – THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CROCHET TECHNIQUES
This little gem of a book was another gift I snagged during my recent visit to India. I’m a fan of Jan Eaton’s, so when I saw this book, I grabbed it quickly to take a look. I assumed that … Read More ...
DO YOU LIKE CARON YARN??
Get some free! Here’s the offer. Good through the end of 2009. Get a skein and pop it into the stocking of that special crocheter on your gift list or crochet up a one-skein scarf. Click on the link below … Read More ...
LILY CHIN’S CROCHET TIPS AND TRICKS
What a great little book! This small 208 page volume is crammed with information that will make everyone’s ‘crochet life’ easier. The smaller size also makes it easy to slip into your project bag for handy reference on the go.… Read More ...
IN NEED OF INSPIRATION?
Check out this crocheters wonderful work. I stumbled across this blog and scrapbook while looking for something else entirely. Thank Heaven for Serendipity!
http://heidiwalsh.pbworks.com/Haw++Frost+Shawl+Cardigan
Dig around this site – and plan to spend a lot of time drooling over her … Read More ...
CROCHET A CHRISTMAS CARD??
I really like the idea of recycling old greeting cards into something attractive like this:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/card-basket.shtml
Mind you, this idea would work for any occasion – well, one that you can find or make greeting cards for. What about baseball … Read More ...
SNUGGLE UP
Everyone has seen these advertised on TV. Has anyone but me LONG AGO taken one’s long, fluffy robe and PUT IT ON BACKWARDS? In my last house, my little lair was so cold that I’d routinely do this. Why didn’t … Read More ...
SOME ‘ALTERNATE’ YARN SOURCES
We’re all looking to save money on one of our favorite purchases – yarn. I’ve found a few good ways to save lots of bucks on yarn, so I’ll share them here.
The cheapest yarn is that which one … Read More ...
ADAPTATIONS
I love it when I discover another crocheter who shares my sense of adventure about crochet, choosing to adapt published or scrounged designs to suit herself. Brett Bara is such a crocheter. You might be familiar with her name. She’s … Read More ...
LOOK WHAT I JUST SPLURGED ON!
Have you ever heard of Duplet Magazine? It’s a Russian crochet magazine. I’ve been reading about it recently and decided to treat myself and splurge on a copy of it. Here’s the one I purchased:
I purchased this one on … Read More ...
LOOK WHAT’S COMING OUR WAY
Tension Magazine, a new online (only) crochet magazine is headed our way!
This trendy new magazine is directed at urban crocheters – and, I think, a decidedly young, hip community. Nonetheless, this middle aged woman (ME!) is looking forward to … Read More ...
BABY HATS – KEEP THOSE LITTLE ONE’S EARS WARM!
I’ve run across such cute caps for baby lately that I thought I’d better share. Check out some of these for gifting or for charity.
Looking for more Beanie patterns to Crochet? Check out these Crochet Patterns on Etsy
http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/hatpattern.html… Read More ...
SOME MORE QUICK, CUTE GIFTS
I’m always looking for great gift ideas. Being a crocheter, picking up a hook and yarn is my preferred way of creating gifts. Here are some of the ideas I’ve found online that I like:
http://barbarabradford.blogspot.com/search/label/crochet
Scroll down about half … Read More ...
TEMPTING ADS – FINAL INSTALLATION
For my final installation on Tempting Ads from our favorite crochet mags, I’ve gathered some really crochet friendly information. I was thrilled to find the site that has nicely priced coned yarns/threads – and they actually mention what would be … Read More ...