While Rita typically begins with variegated yarns, requiring her to use only a single color of dye, splendid results can be achieved by using more than one color of dye on your yarn. Over at Adorn Anew Blog, Stacey … Read More ...
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by jd wolfe
While Rita typically begins with variegated yarns, requiring her to use only a single color of dye, splendid results can be achieved by using more than one color of dye on your yarn. Over at Adorn Anew Blog, Stacey … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Wanna be a dapper gent from the days of the Wild West? There’s a mustache for that. Wanna look like Fu Manchu? There’s a mustache for that. In fact, there are many free patterns for crocheted mustaches online. This would … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Ignore the cute kid. Step back. You can’t take the cute kid home! However, you CAN go here to get a better look at the cute kid and find the free pattern to make the adorable cap she’s wearing. ‘Nuff … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I think this potholder/dishcloth/facecloth is so pretty. I like the vareigated yarn – but the scalloped edge is really what gives it the boost to make it a bit different from all those other fairly simple similar patterns out there. … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
All those cute little pompoms take so long to make. They really become a nuisance when you have to make more than a few. But, very clever Anne Weil over at flaxandtwine.com has created a nifty technique and a great … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
What little girl wouldn’t love to take her lunch money to school in this sweet little pouch? I’d like to and I haven’t bought a school lunch in at least 150 years! As usual, this speaks to me because it’s … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This frothy scarf is one that many of us can use in our wardrobe. I love that Tamara worked it up in white yarn as it looks even frothier in white than it might in other colors. However, whatever works … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Good hooks – What’s your favorite hook – and why? I have fallen in love with the newish Etimo Tulip Hooks. They have really diminshed the amount of carpel tunnel pain I suffer.
Yarn/thread – I have rid myself … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Texture and stitches that create texture are one of the fun parts of crochet. Texture creates a lot of visual interest in what otherwise be a bland yarn or design and can be integral to a project – think dish … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I love this seat cover! I could have used it – urgently needed it – several years ago when I bought my son an almost perfect used bike. The imperfection was a slash in the seat cover. I tried a … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
These are just the cutest coasters I’ve seen in a long time (except for those Christmas ones I posted recently). These would brighten up any table. You can use up lots of yarn scraps too since each coaster takes only … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This is a quick, easy, and totally plush blanket that you’ll love working on. Tia offers us her free pattern and I think it’s one that a lot of crocheters will enjoy making as it will appeal to crocheters … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Ok. Most of the world does not celebrate Bastille Day – the French version of the USA Independence Day on July 4 is their July 14 Bastille Day. How do I know this? Once upon a time, I majored in … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This is one of the coolest crochet projects I’ve seen in a long time! I’m totally in love with it. I happen to have a number of old wooden embroidery hoops in my stash and, of course, I have plenty … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
July 4 is history, but we still have plenty of Summer ahead of us. We’ll be crocheting at kids’ games, around the pool, for the pool, for back to school stuff, for cool summer garments, and all those other things … Read More ...