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 ...
My Favorite Crochet Doily
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 ...
Have You Crocheted With Harn Yet?
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 ...
Learn To Granny
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 ...
So Easy, So Cool Way To Warm Your Ears
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 ...
Freeform Creation
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 ...
The Quickest Project Ever??
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 ...
Take a Bottle and Make It Better
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 ...
Not Just For Sledding – Crochet Beanie with mask and ear flaps
I ran across this crafty winter hat that April designed for herself when she and her daughter were sledding. For me (who seldom sleds), it’s a perfect hat for St. Louis’ very cold, damp, windy, wintry days when I walk … Read More ...
Crochet A Solution
Here are two nifty ideas, one is a storage solution and one is to solve a home decor issue. I hope you’ll find both to be helpful.
I like this simple to construct hanger for storing your scarves. It’s constructed … Read More ...
Leave It To The Finnish
I know almost nothing about Finland or its language. I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international. Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, … Read More ...
Cushion the Blow
My daughter is forever dropping her phone! She’s gone through more than her share of cell phones and is on her very last ‘upgrade’ on my account. Guess what she’s getting as a gift from me? This!
CraftyMummy has a … Read More ...
Surprisingly Simple Christmas Crochet
Occasionally I run across something that is just so simple yet inspiring that I’m stunned. This project is one of those. The blog is entirely in Portugese. For a laugh (not on the author) you can try entering the web … Read More ...
Fascinators – Pure Crochet Sophistication
I’ve written about Fascinator’s before. You can look at that article to see some fine examples of these pretty head pieces. Fascinators made the news recently during the wedding of Prince William and Princess Katherine in the U.K. Several royals, … Read More ...
Upcycle a Sweater for Your Baby
I fell in love with this idea the minute I saw it! How cool is this? You take an adult sized sweater and make a sweet baby blanket edged with crochet. What could be simpler or more ecofriendly?
http://www.kingsoleil.com/Sweater_Baby_Blankets.html
I … Read More ...