Patterns, projects and techniques
This bright colored tutorial is so easy to follow you will be Bobbling your head (pun intended). Dream a Little Bigger.com shares the step by step techniques to getting this stitch right for an amazing effect. Once you have mastered … Read More ... “How To – Bobble Stitch”
How stylish are these baby converse shoes? I actually found these shoes on Pinterest, but didn’t find a decent link to make them. So I searched and then found these shoes on Ravelry, and these are just adorable.
The pattern … Read More ... “Crochet Baby Converse Shoes”
You’ve heard of Zombie debt (ouch!) and Zombie Apocalypse, no doubt. There are many Zombie references in pop culture these days. I mean, when you can combine Jane Austen and Zombie in the same sentence, a true phenomenon is occurring. … Read More ... “Zombie Crochet”
I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art. Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet. Doesn’t … Read More ... “Crisp Autumn Crochet”
The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom. I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan. She … Read More ... “Crochet Granny Grows On You”
Just how many snowmen does it take to keep you warm? As many as you can crochet into this cute scarf. BTW who says all snowmen must be white? You could make some in other colors to use up … Read More ... “Snowy Crochet”
I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily. This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect! It works up very quickly so you can make more than one … Read More ... “Spidery Crochet”
Even I like these ‘scary’ muffins but I think they’d be a great hit with the youngsters! I love the combination of colors and the way the designer has used scraps and little bits of this and that. Too cute! … Read More ... “Scary And Cute Crochet”
Do you like beads like I like beads? This cool and simple pendant necklace can allow you to work with beads even if you never have before. The size beads used in this necklace are inexpensive and readily … Read More ... “Crochet Pendant”
There are hundreds if not thousands of free patterns online for crocheted shawls and fingerless gloves (texting mitts). I’m wondering how many people actually use these items? I think most crocheted scarves, caps, sweaters, and afghans are actually used … Read More ... “I Have Crochet Questions!”
We had our usual good time at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club last night. There was a lot of show n’ tell, but some of it was just outstanding and I wanted to be sure … Read More ... “Crochet Club Fun”
I think I must be the only adult on the planet who has not seen this movie or even heard the entire song that every little princess (and some princes too) is singing. But, I am aware that the … Read More ... “Crochet For A Frozen Princess”
First, as most frustrated crocheters know, not all joining techniques are created equal! Most are downright ugly as well as being poorly explained in books and online. Others leave a ridge which I find to be unattractive in most applications. … Read More ... “Joining Crochet Squares – Mystique De-Mystified”
When I saw these coasters, they made me chuckle. Only a parent would come up with this idea. Put the spill down before you even fill the cup with something that can be filled. You can see this on Etsy.com … Read More ... “Messy Crochet – All In Fun”
These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they? And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween. Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins? I think it would make a cool … Read More ... “Get Batty For Halloween Crochet”