Crocheters are well known for putting their skills to use in support of a cause. Sher Marchman-Day has gone a step farther in her efforts to customize her crochet to your cause. What a fantastic idea! For a really reasonable … Read More ...
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by jd wolfe
Crocheters are well known for putting their skills to use in support of a cause. Sher Marchman-Day has gone a step farther in her efforts to customize her crochet to your cause. What a fantastic idea! For a really reasonable … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
It’s called a ‘shawlette’ but it looks like a shawl to me! And a beautiful one, at that.
And, since you and I will both want to make one for ourselves, you can get the free pattern here . Check … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Do you know how to crochet Broomstick? Instead of the old timey actual broomstick, most people now use a jumbo knitting needle to crochet over. This is a technique I have had in my mind to practice lately, so seeing … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
How do you get from this:
to this?
You can read all about it here .
The serendipitous nature of felting can lead to exciting ‘variations’. This is one of those happy accidents! I love the way Alice has repurposed … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Isn’t this a great looking bag? It’s made from Plarn, yarn made from recycled plastic grocery bags. I love the idea of crocheting with found or recycled materials so this really fits the bill. I love the handsome sunflower that … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
You gotta check out this amazing crochet art work. Simply amazing! Just click on that link and you’ll see the picture! Hope you enjoy it!
by jd wolfe
I love this small, cute, quick Valentine Card! You could make up a batch of these in no time. The designer, Krish, calls for card stock in her tutorial which you can find here. I think this would work beautifully … Read More ...
by jd wolfe


Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Hooray! Sheila has finally re-posted her Pond Lily Doily pattern online – and it’s free for a while. This is my all time favorite doily! I’ve made a bunch of different doilies over the years, but something about this one … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Have you had your Harn today? Have you Harnned? Can you even do that with a crochet hook?
Harn is the natural successor of Plarn. With Plarn, one takes plastic bags, cuts them in an efficient manner, creates very … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
The Granny Square is one of the time-honored basics of crochet. It is both a boon and a curse. It’s a boon because it is so flexible in design and is a great way to ‘stash bust’. It’s also a … Read More ...
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This is about the easiest design I’ve ever seen – and so incredibly innovative! I am a dedicated walker. I walk outside in all kinds of weather (except ice) and detest hats. This headband is the absolute perfect design for … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I’m a huge fan of freeform crochet. It’s akin to abstract art to me. For those of us who must follow a pattern, this is not the path to follow. But, for those who like to think outside the box, … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This just might be the quickest crochet project ever – or at least the quickest, cutest one!
Bezencilla has created these pretty barrettes that could be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, they can be used in the … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
As sometimes happens, I’m simply blown away by the creativity of an exceptional crocheter. I only wish I had some of this level of creativity. I love small bottles and tend to hoard them even though I have no use … Read More ...