I promised to announce the winner of the book giveaway (Lacy Crochet) on December 16. The date almost got away from me! Not only did I drive my daughter to work in our icy weather today, I also had to … Read More ...
NEW IDEAS IN CROCHET? A FEW IDEAS……
http://www.grittyknits.com/ViewPost911.aspx
Renew a favorite pair of scuffed up shoes using the clever ideas in the link above.
http://www.grittyknits.com/ViewEntry_broomsticklace.aspx
GET YOUR BROOMSTICKS OUT! Why not try a new technique? Better use a large knitting needle than an actual broomstick. I always … Read More ...
Freeform Steps Outside the Pattern Book Box
Find a box and step right into it. Take your hook and yarn with you. Sit down and follow all the rules. When you get tired of following all those rules, make a few of your own. Then, you are … Read More ...
Why DO we crochet?
Why do we crochet? Why don’t we stand on our heads or play mah jongg instead? Well, I can’t stand on my head and I never learned to play mah jongg – and i think you need some people to … Read More ...
YOU CAN MAKE THIS!!
You can make this – but WILL you? It’s kinda cute, but I might have to have a lot of extra time on my hands to take the time to crochet this:
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/free/FreeSmores3DCrochetScarfpattern.htm
There are a lot of cute patterns … Read More ...
ANOTHER BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Back in July, 2008, I wrote a less than glowing review of this book. Since then, I’ve acquired another copy – shiny and new. So, I’m gonna give it away.
The book is quite attractive. You can read my review … Read More ...
SOME NEAT CROCHET ACCESSORIES
There are all sorts of accessories for our crochet. We could all spend a gazillion dollars on some of these goodies, couldn’t we? I’ve run across some classy accessories that will make your crochet life easier and more efficient. Check … Read More ...
FRUGAL GIFTING – SOME IDEAS FOR YOU
With our economy in its present state, I’ve been trying to come up with inexpensive gift ideas that will suit a wide variety of people and purposes. Here are some ideas I have or have come across:
http://members.tripod.com/pacycrochets/car/
This little … Read More ...
SUSAN BATES HANDI-TOOL – ONE FOR ALL
These nifty little hooks/needles are currently available from Coats and Clark. They’re Susan Bates’ “Handitool”. If you look closely, you’ll see that there is a crochet hook on one end and a knitting needle finish on the opposite end. So, … Read More ...
Crochet Mania
Aren’t these sooooo pretty?
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/
They’re featured on a little blog you might find interesting – and useful. If you want to learn a new stitch, try visiting this blog and following the tutorials there – many with color photos … Read More ...
TKACM – SAY WHAT??
TKACM is an acronym for Teen Knit and Crochet Magazine. An enterprising group of talented teens who knit and crochet – as well as have well honed computer and writing skills – has launched a fun site aimed at encouraging … Read More ...
SEASONAL FRIDGIES, PINS, AND OTHER THINGEES.
Isn’t this the cutest thing? I went browsing online for some seasonal fridgies. I have a wooden mantle calendar that has a changeable shape for each major holiday. I really enjoy having it despite the fact that it’s pretty country … Read More ...
TURKEY DAY – VERY QUICK CROCHET
http://www.yarncat.com/turkey_butt.html
In keeping with the website theme of Turkey Day, I’m offering the link to one of my all time favorite crochet patterns. I have a friend who collects turkeys so I made one of the for her. She ‘got’ … Read More ...
CROCHETED LAMPS……..awesome
Found these online and thought you might like to see them too. Simply remarkable!
DEADLINES? GET ORGANIZED!
With the coming of the winter holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Channukah, New Years, Kwaanza – we often have a lot of deadlines to meet. We often have more budget than cash. We always need a roadmap for gifts, festivities, … Read More ...