I don’t believe I know a single person who’s not a fan of Elmo, Grover, and Oscar. Do you?
This designer has created a collection of hats to honor our toddler’s favorite characters. Check here to make these cute caps.
Hexagon Baby Sweater Patterns
Looking for Hexagon patterns? Check out these Crochet Hexagon pattern books 
on Amazon
This is the version of the sweater that got me very interested in making this hexagon styled sweater:
This beauty is the work of Sara (otherwise known … Read More ...
Felting Your Crochet Projects
Felting (or, to be proper, fulling) is a fantastic technique to add to your crochet skill repertoire. If you’ve never tried felting, now is a great time! All it takes is your hook, some yarn with a … Read More ...
FIRST YOU TAKE A …………..THEN YOU CROCHET A ……..
Isn’t that a great headline? First you do what? Well, back on the theme of recycling/repurposing, I ran across a couple of re-fashion sites. These struck my fancy since I recently attended the Green With Envy craft show here in … Read More ...
CROCHET AND…….
Once again, I’ve run across a couple of great ideas, combining crochet yarn with other crafts, fibers, etc. These could make with no pattern or with free patterns online. However, they’re all from blogs and some have instructions for making … Read More ...
A GOOD IDEA FOR DECOR AND RECYCLING
Inside the June/July, 2010 issue of Crafts ‘n Things Magazine, there are several crochet patterns. Pretty, useful, but not particularly outstanding. However, on page 100, there are some ideas pictured which I wish I could show you. Instead, you’ll have … Read More ...
FOR YOUR CROCHET APPLIQUES
One of my favorite products has been hard to find. But, I just found where to purchase it! I haven’t used this website yet, so I can’t speak to their worthiness, but the fact that they carry Aleene products … Read More ...
TOO HOT TO HANDLE – SUMMER CROCHET
http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_halloween_web.html
When Summer heat arrives, I find it difficult to crochet things like full size afghans and sweaters. I can’t stand the project covering my lap or legs even in the AC. So, I usually switch to smaller projects, including … Read More ...
A DIFFERENT SOCK
Who knew that origami applied to crocheted socks? Check this out!
http://sites.google.com/site/cerdeb/
(scroll down to the link to the free pattern)
Me? I’ve got a sock fetish, but that doesn’t include crocheting two things that match!!
Looking for more Crochet … Read More ...
READY FOR A GAME?
My friend Ronnie, the grande dame of crochet in these parts, has crocheted yet another amazing project. Check this out! It’s a gameboard:
The pattern can be found as a CAL here:
http://kaet.wordpress.com/natcromo-2010-mystery-pattern/
Now, you want to know what game … Read More ...
SPRING FLOWER???
This may not be what you had in mind when you saw the title above – but it’s beautiful!! Sara is very good with color – something I can’t claim to be. I always enjoy her color combinations as well … Read More ...
Easy Schmeasy For Mother’s Day
These are so pretty! You could work one or two up very quickly. I think most moms would like them. Teachers too. Get the free pattern at the link below the photo.
Here are a few other … Read More ...
Using Up Scraps
I bet you’re like me and have a lot of partial skeins of yarn hiding in your stash. I’ve been given a lot of partial skeins, too. Some of these I’m able to pass along to a couple of friends … Read More ...
A GOLDMINE OF FREE BABY PATTERNS
Have you ever heard the name Alice Fowler? I just heard of her for the first time today!
http://www.alicefowler.com/fowler/index.html
She designed many, many lovely things for baby. None of her patterns is in print at this time, but thanks tot … Read More ...
CROCHET APPLIQUE
Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretty crochet appliques that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or scarf. … Read More ...