Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside. I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago. It now resides on my … Read More ...
Reverse Color Crochet – A New Technique
The title and subject matter of this newly published book intrigued me the moment I saw it. At first, I admit to being a bit confused. I assumed this would be a new technique for creating crochet with different images … Read More ...
Tunisian Crochet For Baby – Meet The Author!
This new book is full of goodies for baby, created by best selling crochet designer Sharon Silverman. I asked Sharon why she chose Tunisian crochet for babies
to create these designs. She kindly offered the following information:
Looking for more … Read More ...
My Top Five Unusual Christmas Crochet
Think Outside the Box with These Unusual Christmas Crochet Ideas
When it comes to holiday crochet, traditional favorites like Santa hats, snowflakes, and cozy stockings are always a hit. But what if you could shake things up this year with … Read More ...
Getting Started With Christmas Crochet
I know it’s likely way too hot where you (and I) live to even think about Christmas crochet, but it’s time. Unless you want to attempt to crochet around the clock once the calendar hits December 1, 2014, you need … Read More ...
Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl
When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it. You can see that better in the second photo. I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More ...
Bumpy Stitch Scarf – Free Pattern (My Adaptation)
So, I’m pretty much in love with this stitch pattern. As soon after surgery and the post operative wound infection I was able to pick up my crochet hook and scarf, this pattern was exactly where I went. I grabbed … Read More ...
“It Girl” Crochet
Don’t you love the unique wrist warmers on the cover of this new book? I love the symmetry as well as the swirl effect the designer has created. This is just one of 23 patterns for accessories in this book… Read More ...
Let’s Dish Crochet
I will begin teaching crochet to the middle schoolers where I volunteer in a couple of weeks. So, I have been on the look out for dish cloth patterns that I could use to teach the basic crochet stitches. We’ll … Read More ...
Alien Vs Lovey Crochet
Is this an Alien or a Lovey? Depends on your status as an Earthling or a kid, I guess. I love the simplicity of this pattern and how it could work up to make a very special huggable gift for … Read More ...
Mile a minute – Is This The World’s Fastest Crochet Afghan Pattern??
On All Free Crochet, they call this the World’s Fastest Crochet Afghan! Really? I don’t think so. Okay, I’m not a fan of mile a minute patterns. Not only must I crochet 2 things that are just alike, I have … Read More ...
Make Your Own Crochet Tube Socks
These crochet tube socks can be found on Ravelry.com along with the free pattern to create them. I have made oodles of my tube socks using my own pattern that I want to share with you. However, I have no … Read More ...
Back To School Crochet?
I love this nifty, easy to work up crochet pencil case. But, wait, there’s more! Wouldn’t it also make a nice travel case for your crochet hooks, including a pocket to hold a copy of your pattern folded to … Read More ...
A Wonderful Crochet Blanket
Check out this stunning blanket! Sheri LB pointed it out to me. I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me. This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help. … Read More ...
Spinning Your Crochet
While this lovely and exciting piece of crochet is not exactly meant to spin, it certainly has the look of a spinning wheel to me. It’s a mandala themed piece of which this is the central motif. Isn’t it stunning?… Read More ...