Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.
Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns. They have only a few crochet offerings compared to … Read More ...
WANNA REALLY SPLURGE??
I’m sorta the Queen of Practicality. I love fine yarn, but tend to find it in secondary sources (thrift stores, swaps, freecycle, etc). I’ve been known to ‘curb shop’ for all kinds of things, although I’ve yet to find … Read More ...
MORE TEMPTING ADS
Here’s the second installation of my investigation into the ads that inhabit our favorite crochet magazines. Ads are supposed to draw our attention. Some of them are more tempting than others, but all of them intrigue me. I just HAVE … Read More ...
CROCHET APPLIQUE
Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretty crochet appliques that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or scarf. … Read More ...
CROCHET A PRETTY COWL – A TWIST ON THE SCARF
I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend. I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends. But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry … Read More ...
TEMPTING ADS
I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night. I just love this magazine. There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what … Read More ...
A NIFTY YARN SWIFT
I’m all about recycling when we can. Yarn swifts are typically pretty expensive. Try this one out! You can make it easily with items you already have on hand.
http://webeccasays.blogspot.com/2008/05/tilta-swift.html
The blog has complete instructions with photos for you to … Read More ...
MORE FASHION FINDS
You know that book, “Eat This, Not That”? I thought of that book when I went hunting for cardigan ideas on the Macy Department Store website. So, look at what I found that Macy’s is selling and you can get … Read More ...
FASHION ‘INSIDER’ FOR THIS FALL
I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of … Read More ...
MORE ON RECYCLING OLD SWEATERS
So, I found this book at the library today. I’ve been on a general crafting ‘binge’ since my carpal tunnel has been acting up, making crochet a bit uncomfortable. This book has some great ideas in it. But, the one … Read More ...
DID YOU SEE THIS?
http://www.crochetinsider.com/
You gotta see the cute, cute earflap hat too. I always end up liking what I see on this site. There’s a preview of a new book by Dora Ohrenstein too!
Check it out!
WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS SITE??
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)? It’s such a creative idea! Here are some others you’ll find on this site:
How cute is this penguin? There’s a mate for this little … Read More ...
RECYCLE – RY
I fell in love with this free project from Crafts n’ Things Magazine. It’s not actually crochet as you make it with wool sweaters scrounged from the thrift store or your closet. But, I’d have fun embellishing it with crochet … Read More ...
BUTTON UP FOR A CAUSE
Someone just directed me toward a site that sells fantastic buttons all handmade by women in Africa. Such a small thing, a button. But, such a huge way to support an artisan anywhere in the world with the … Read More ...
CROCHET TIPS and TRICKS
We all make mistakes in our crochet from time to time.
No, NOT THIS KIND OF MISTAKE:
Rather, we fail to count correctly, get our gauge wrong, lose our way in a pattern – that sort of thing. Here are … Read More ...