Patterns, projects and techniques
Summer’s coming! Warm weather, no more heavy clothing, maybe even a mani/pedi. Now that you’ll want something to show off those cute painted tootsies, you might want to try out this interesting free pattern for a pair of crocheted sandals. … Read More ...
Do you have as many pairs of ‘cheaters’ as I do? I have 2 pair at work. I have a pair in the bathroom, one on my nightstand, one for crochet, one for the computer, one in the kitchen, and, … Read More ...
I never thought I would see a fantastic way to combine crochet with something as mundane as a bleach bottle. But, here it is! And, doesn’t it look cool – and useful? I can think of a lot of ways … Read More ...
Isn’t this guy adorable? He’s called a Rockhopper Penguin by his designer. Dig those eyebrows!
When my now 28 year old son was a wee lad, he loved penguins. I didn’t crochet in those days. I found a cute little … Read More ...
So many youngsters (and some not so young) are huge fans of Spiderman. This cute cap would be perfect for those fans! Imagine a kiddo with his Spiderman afghan topped with this cap. I just love the vision. So, get … Read More ...
Portia has created several lovely necklaces using a simple to reproduce technique that combines two of my favorite things – crochet and beads! When I saw these, I knew I had to share. Her simple to follow pattern and tutoria… Read More ...
Dora Ohrenstein’s new book on Tunisian crochet has just been published. I decided to turn the blog over to Dora today so she can tell you about her book:
It’s exciting to see Tunisian crochet continue to draw interest and
What could be easier or sweeter than these little bunnies? I’ve been making a bunch of face cloths. This just might be how I gift them! Annabelle has the details on her blog!
While you’re at her blog, check … Read More ...
I really like the way Sarah has used two different colors of yarn to create the shamrocks in this garland. This would make a cute necklace for that matter! At any rate, St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon and this … Read More ...
Caitlin has created the cutest pair of baby legwarmers! I love the pompoms! And, so will baby. These might be more of a ‘toy’ than any other legwarmers. They are sure to attract a lot of attention from baby as … Read More ...
These samples don’t look so ‘alternative’, but some of the colors in the new Red Heart Line of yarns from designer Anne Geddis are a bit different. I’m particularly fond of the color ‘Ladybug’ AND the fact that there is … Read More ...
This is a super simple afghan made in ‘boy’ colors, according to it’s creator, Tonya, The Craftymummy. I like the afghan, but what I really like is how she has listed all the details of how many rows, stitches per … Read More ...
To make this fantastic looking scarf, you start with a little crochet. You crochet a cuff. Just a little cuff. Then, you do the rest. ChiWei over at OneDogWoof has created this stellar scarf and a great tutorial and free … Read More ...
I show you this mostly for inspiration. Caitlin doesn’t offer a pattern, but you can reproduce this yourself from the numerous pictures on her blog. Why do I like this so much? I absolutely adore dangly things. A lot … Read More ...
If you’ve ever needed a gift bag, this little number might be just right for you! I love the use of ribbon for the handles – but you could crochet a handle, of course. The simple pattern is offered free … Read More ...
