Seldom has one topic generated so many questions over the years that I’ve been crocheting. Should I block my crochet? How do I block a crochet piece? Does acrylic yarn need to be blocked? This tutorial makes the entire … Read More ...
Super Baby Mario
For all you Nintendo fans out there, this will be a must-have for the new babes. I admit to having never played a video game of any sort – well, except for Burger Time. Does that age me? What … Read More ...
Put Some Ripple In Your Crochet
I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently. I have stayed away from ripples for the most part. They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets. … Read More ...
You Need More Pumpkins??
Kara at Petals To Picots sent me a link to her cute little pumpkin and I want to share it with my readers. It’s another quick and easy Halloween or just Fall project you might want to make. I’d love … Read More ...
Halloween Quickie!
Want to whip up some cute Halloween items? If so, you’ll like the ideas and free patterns offered by Ann D”Angelo on her cute site, Wonderstrange. What a great name for Halloween crochet!
In addition to the Passel of … Read More ...
Scarf Crazy
This is the one that got the whole thing started. And, it’s all Patty’s fault. She sent me a link to the pattern.
It’s not like I haven’t crocheted – and even designed – a keyhole scarf before. I … Read More ...
Crochet Wedding Dress Pattern
It seems that crocheters are always searching for dress patterns – real dresses, dressy dresses, wedding dresses, kid’s dresses. Bethany over at CraftFoxes has gathered some helpful links for those who want to crochet a dress. This is … Read More ...
Felted Soap
This is an idea that’s new to me! Have you heard of felted soap? It sounds like the perfect marriage of yarn and practicality. The resulting bar of soap is both pretty and useful, quick and easy to … Read More ...
For Those Dreary Days….
Fall in these parts is often gray and dreary, rainy and miserable. I’m not a fan. But, when I saw this scarf, I thought, ‘Here’s the cure for a dreary day!” Caitlin has created this delightful pattern and … Read More ...
Fall Crochet!
Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More ...
Cutest Pumpkins Ever!
Want to whip up some Fall/Halloween decor? These little ami pumpkins have so much personality! I just love them. I think they’re the cutest pumpkins ever! Thanks to Mohu, we can get the pattern free on her blog… Read More ...
If You Liked Those Earrings…….
Then you’ll love this nifty bracelet from the same crafty crocheter. This must be the simplest crochet project ever! You’ll have one worked up in no time. If you don’t have an old bracelet to crochet over, try some … Read More ...
Beautiful Beret
There’s no pattern for you to follow on the blog where I found this beauty, but I wanted to share the idea. Lily has some good pictures to offer and describes how she made the beret and flowers. You could … Read More ...
Mandala Wandering
This has been a beautiful adventure. Come along with me to see all the eye candy along the way.
First, Kara over at www.petalstopicots.com emailed me to show me the stunning Overlay Mandala she has recently completed. Her work is … Read More ...
Simple New Square For You
Anastacia has designed a new square that I think is very attractive. This would work up to a very pretty shawl, throw, or babyghan, depending on the color(s) you choose to work with. A checkerboard design would be especially … Read More ...