In case you have a Super Hero fan at your house and want to crochet something special for Christmas, here are two ‘dolls’ for you. In case you don’t have time to get an entire figure completed before the Big … Read More ...
Fake Crochet
This is NOT crochet. It’s sorta fake crochet! We’re always looking for ways to use up partial skeins of thread and yarn. This site has nine patterns that are ‘fake’ and are made with thread/yarn. There is a nice tutorial … Read More ...
Your Crochet Angel
This is the free pattern from one of my favorite crochet talents, Thata Pang. Check out her blog for all sorts of crochet inspiration. You can get the free pattern for this pretty angel here. While Thata resides in … Read More ...
A Crochet Tee-Tote-Torial
Wouldn’t a bunch of these be really nice to have around the house to hold all kinds of things? Adriana offers a free pattern and tote-torial on her blog. I’m thinking we should work up some of these in colors … Read More ...
Granny Edging Tutorial
Granny Squares are a perpetual favorite. Here is a nice way to finish off those projects with a pretty edging. It’s pretty simple
but quite effective. Find the tutorial here.
I also like the way Lucy finishes her … Read More ...
Crochet Hook Clay Handle Tutorial
This is not a new idea, but I’m giving more thought to making my own hook handles and thought others might want to make their own also.
Jamey Elkins has this excellent tutorial on her blog to guide us … Read More ...
Supernatural Crochet
This is a super quick project you could work up in just a few hours. What a perfect way to knock off some of those names on your gift list! And, don’t forget yourself either. If you don’t have easy … Read More ...
Crochet Web Quickie
This is pretty cool and would work up quickly. I’d like to make it in a brushed yarn which would make it even more visually interesting to me. I actually like spiders, so this might not just be for … Read More ...
Chunky Crochet Rugs
I wanted to show you the lovely stitch definition I’m getting with this rather humble chunky yarn. I’m working only in half double crochets with cotton yarn that is on a huge wheel, probably designed for use with a knitting … Read More ...
Crochet Tiny Ghosts
Need 25 favors for your kid’s school party? Whip these up this evening! Kara over at petalstopicots.com always has some good ideas. She’s got some other Halloween goodies, but these caught my fancy. They are so cute and would work … Read More ...
Crochet Up A Halloween Quickie!
Before you know it, Halloween will be here and the kids will demand last minute Halloween costumes. Don’t they always?? Here are some quickies I found online for you. I’m sure these will save the day!
Up top has to … Read More ...
Dye-ing To Crochet – Part Two
I have come across some useful information that I want to share with my readers. There are several different ways to dye yarn in your kitchen. The one that intrigues me most is the long color runs achieved … Read More ...
Dye-ing To Crochet – Part One
My friend Rita is the Queen of Yarn Dying. Really! She buys the ugliest (well, maybe unprettiest) skeins of wool sock yarn, takes them home to her dye pots, and produces exquisitely colored, beautiful yarns and projects crocheted and … Read More ...
Crochet Your African Violets
My mother has a magic way of growing African Violets. She has pots and pots full of the little beauties. Sometimes I call them little ‘buggers’ since I can’t keep the darn things alive for two weeks! But, here I … Read More ...
Ready, Set, Christmas Crochet
You may not be able to read the instructions for the delicate motifs on this site, but you can follow the charts – or just use the idea to make a similar project using motif patterns you already own … Read More ...