It is said (I suppose by experts) that Pantone or Radiant Orchid is the color of the year for 2014. I mention this only because recently, in my local newspaper, there was an article about home decor that … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
It is said (I suppose by experts) that Pantone or Radiant Orchid is the color of the year for 2014. I mention this only because recently, in my local newspaper, there was an article about home decor that … Read More ...
Is this the biggest ‘Sock Monkey’ you’ve ever seen?? I have always thought the Sock Monkey was one of the cutest stuffed animals – back when I only knew about the ‘real’ sewn ones made from actual socks. Since … Read More ...
These are supposed to be for the kids but I think I know a bunch of adults who would enjoy having these cute bunny slippers! The will be perfect for Easter Day Brunch at home or for an indoor Easter … Read More ...
Have you seen this remarkably easy way to ‘paint’ your crochet? It’s so easy that you’ll look like a true watercolor artist when you’re done. I have fallen in love with the look and I can think of numerous ways … Read More ...
No, I know you don’t have time to crochet an entire afghan today, but I wanted to be sure to share this lovely Shamrock edging pattern with you. Tia has created this delicate edging and I think it would look … Read More ...
You know all those old shirts and really old shirt waist dresses you have hiding in the back of your closet or can purchase for pennies at any garage sale? You know what you need to do to destress on … Read More ...
Look how charming these tags are! Kym a tCobberson and Company has created the tags and offers a way for us to print them off free! I’ve written about tags before, but this is the first free printed crochet … Read More ...
I love the look of this tiny Shamrock nosegay. The use of two colors really sets it apart from the others I’ve seen.
There’s a free pattern and tutorial for you that Maya is offering on her site. Check out … Read More ...
You probably didn’t think of TicTacToe for church – but you might want to! We’ve all seen those ‘church babies’ for little girls and the ‘church books’ for tots to keep them occupied and quiet during church or other such … Read More ...
Here are a couple of ideas for cute, small crochet projects. Everyone is sure to find something from this group. First are these adorable little fortune cookies designed by Mohu. Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these with … Read More ...
I just fell in love with this cheerful St. Patrick’s Day Wreath created by Kara over at Petalstopicot.com. As usual, her design is very appealing – and is offered as a free pattern for all of us to make and … Read More ...
I found this stunning crochet lace motif when I was looking for something entirely different. But, there it was – just waiting for me to discover it! Isn’t it lovely? I believe it is shown here as a necklace which … Read More ...
And, since you might want to match that cool bracelet you just crocheted, here’s a sweet, simple little headband from Amy made with the same yarn. Don’t you love the way these two simple little items would pull an outfit … Read More ...
This is a perfect project for a beginner – instant gratification – and a clever project for a crocheter of any level. For a rank beginner, I’d start with a plainer version of worsted weight acrylic yarn as it would … Read More ...
One doesn’t typically write ‘crochet’ and ‘luminaria’ in the same sentence, but this time it works. The designer of this project decided to rescue old, stained doilies for the project. However, there’s no reason we can’t crochet our own … Read More ...