If you’re not familiar with this basket of friends, check our my previous article here .
Everyone needs his/her own bunny ears, don’t they?? Learn how to make some for Amineko and his friends at this site .
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SWEET STRAWBERRY
In case you need another cute baby/toddler cap, I had to share this one with you. The cap pattern is free on the blog (see link below). Sadly, the adorable toddler doesn’t come with the cap ;-(
Just so you … Read More ...
DO YOU KNOW THIS DRESS?
If you recognize the pattern source for this dress, please post it here!
This lovely dress was discovered by my good friend and crochet-guru, Ronnie, while she was sorting through some of her late mother’s things. Ronnie has two lovely … Read More ...
Play things To Crochet For The Kids
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-crochet-pattern-sailboats.html
You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you? Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings. … Read More ...
QUICK AND USEFUL!
I had to share this teeny, tiny, towel holder that you can work up in a wink. There’s even a nice tutorial. You could make up a batch of these in an evening!
http://willowwould.blogspot.com/2011/03/towel-holder-tutorial.html
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A SPECIAL COWL FOR YOU
http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html
When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it! It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without. Janet has … Read More ...
FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...
JAPANESE CROCHET HELPERS
What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet? The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers. However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More ...
SPECIAL BOOKMARK
These cute, cute bookmarks come with a free pattern AND a nice tutorial – in English. The designer has kindly included English translation of her notes for her readers. I find these to be charming. When I was last in … Read More ...
BABYGHAN
http://stjohnsmom.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-baby-in-family.html
Isn’t this a beauty? I didn’t figure out by looking at it that it is made of granny squares! An optical illusion.
I also like the color choices. The designer doesn’t recall which yarn she used, but I think … Read More ...
MORE AMI
February 3, 2011 in our calendar marked the Chinese New Year. Following our Ami Ami theme this month is this charming Chinese inspired ami. It’s unique, attractive, and comes complete with pictures and instructions.
http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/3070165898
So many crochet artists are … Read More ...
Crochet Bike Handle Streamers
It’s cold and icy outside. Spring seems so far away. Then, I see something like this simple idea and I am renewed! Spring will make an appearance. The snow and ice will melt away, the sun will shine, and the … Read More ...
WHEN WINTER IS TOO MUCH WITH US – and other inspirations
Is winter too much with you ? It is with me. So, when I saw this I knew I had to share it.
Or, maybe you want to brighten your day by crocheting a field of flowers like this:
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FOR YOUR VALENTINE??
I had to pass along this free pattern! It’s not suitable for my curvy shape, but would be very attractive on the ‘right’ woman.
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/02/12/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-brassiere-pattern.aspx
Maybe, ‘back in the day’ when this vintage design was created, more women were less … Read More ...
SEEKING INPUT – or – tell me what you know, please!
I’m seeking information about this program from those crocheters who have used it:
http://www.greatknitdesigns.com/
What I’d be most likely to use the program for would be sweaters. Here’s the layout they use:
Since I’m mathematically challenged, I believe this program … Read More ...
