Gee, I have to tell you, I thought this ‘technique’ was MY idea! I find a stitch I want to try, crochet it for a while, become bored with it or just dislike it, and voila! I put an edging … Read More ...
FLOWER PURSE
http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2008/12/flower-purse-update-11.aspx
Wanna know how to keep your purse handles nicely shaped – as in the picture on the right above? Check out this nifty blog for details and great pictures of how to do this.
CROCHET YUMMY ENOUGH TO EAT
While I’m not a huge sushi fan, this stuff does look good enough to eat! There’s lots more crocheted food at this site. Check it out! No calories involved – except those expended crocheting.
GETTING THOSE HEARTS READY FOR VALENTINES
My annual computer surf for Valentine’s Day crochet patterns has revealed some great new finds for you this year. Most are free and can be worked up quite quickly. Here are my favorites:
I LOVE this idea! So easy and … Read More ...
COOL Crochet GIFT FOR A YOUNG BOY – Tool belt
http://www.tinascrochetpage.blogspot.com/
It’s really hard, IMO, to find cute, easy patterns to make for young boys. Of course, there are always the camouflage caps, mittens, and afghans – but what after that? I ran across this tool belt a mom made … Read More ...
PASSION FOR FASHION
One of Leisure Arts’ most recent crochet offerings is Dora Ohrenstein’s Crochet Insider’s Passion for Fashion. This book is a real joy. The 23 designs in this book are all innovative and attractive. There are several that are on my … Read More ...
GET HOOKED – Crochet for Tweens
Here’s another book I ran across at the library. Get Hooked
You’ve probably seen it too. It’s aimed at ‘tweens’ beginning crocheters. It’s a brightly illustrated book with lots of appealing photos.
Up front, the book contains useful information on … Read More ...
SUNSHINE ROCKS!
http://foothillhomecompanion.blogspot.com/2009/01/ive-got-sunshine-on-cloudy-day.html
Isn’t this a lovely way to embellish a rock? I love river rocks and crochet. Seems obvious to connect the two. I’ve blogged about embellished rocks before. Gotta add this one to my ‘collection’ of sites.
MORE ON MODULAR CROCHET
Modular crochet is an incredible design technique. With only minimal crochet experience, almost anyone can create a garment that will fit anyone reasonably well using this technique. There are several books on this subject, some of which I’ve previously reviewed, … Read More ...
CROCHETED BRACELETS
Pinka’s got a contest on her blog to win a crocheted bracelet like the one shown above. While I certainly wouldn’t mind winning one of her bracelets, I’m more interested in the technique. I’ve just gotten a book about … Read More ...
SOME NEW BEAUTIES
I was looking for more nature-inspired crochet when I ran across some sites I think my readers will enjoy. They don’t all offer free patterns, but they all offer great eye-candy and patterns that may well inspire you even if … Read More ...
BLUE RIBBON CROCHET
Have you seen this book? I can’t believe I’ve overlooked it for years thinking it was the similarly titled “Blue Ribbon Afghans”. This book contains afghans – but also fashions, baby stuff, dolls and toys, home dec, and ‘heirloom masterpieces’ … Read More ...
ROMANIAN POINT LACE
Little did I know when I found this lovely book at the library that one could not buy one for less than $185!!
The list price inside the cover is $26.95. It was published in 2003 by BTBatsford Publishing (UK) … Read More ...
VALENTINE QUICK AND EASY
Here’s a sweet and simple project for Valentine’s Day that will crochet up very quickly. You don’t really even need a pattern, but, if you do, there are lots of free crochet edgings online. Just google and you’ll get more … Read More ...
CROCHET JEWELRY
http://www.flickr.com/photos/p0250q/3180133918/in/pool-craft
This makes me REALLY wish I had a long neck. I love the artist’s use of color and texture. I also love the concept of mixed media. This looks like crochet, felting, and beading. Give me an extra day … Read More ...