I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art. Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet. Doesn’t this … Read More ...
Crochet Granny Grows On You
The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom. I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan. She has … Read More ...
Snowy Snow Themed Crochet Patterns
Just how many snowmen does it take to keep you warm? As many as you can crochet into this cute scarf. BTW who says all snowmen must be white? You could make some in other colors to use up some … Read More ...
Spidery Halloween Crochet Patterns
I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily. This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect! It works up very quickly so you can make more than one if … Read More ...
Crochet Pendant Pattern
Do you like beads like I like beads? This cool and simple pendant necklace can allow you to work with beads even if you never have before. The size beads used in this necklace are inexpensive and readily available at … Read More ...
Crochet For A Frozen Princess
I think I must be the only adult on the planet who has not seen this movie or even heard the entire song that every little princess (and some princes too) is singing. But, I am aware that the movie … Read More ...
Get Batty For Halloween Crochet
These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they? And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween. Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins? I think it would make a cool … Read More ...
Crochet A Planter
Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside. I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago. It now resides on my … Read More ...
10 Creepy-Cute Halloween Crochet Patterns for Costumes and Decorations
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays, and with it come some of the most fun themed crafts! It’s time to start working on those skulls, pumpkins and ghosts – why not incorporate them into one of these spooky … Read More ...
My Top Five Unusual Christmas Crochet
Think Outside the Box with These Unusual Christmas Crochet Ideas
When it comes to holiday crochet, traditional favorites like Santa hats, snowflakes, and cozy stockings are always a hit. But what if you could shake things up this year with … Read More ...
Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl
When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it. You can see that better in the second photo. I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More ...
Bumpy Stitch Scarf – Free Pattern (My Adaptation)
So, I’m pretty much in love with this stitch pattern. As soon after surgery and the post operative wound infection I was able to pick up my crochet hook and scarf, this pattern was exactly where I went. I grabbed … Read More ...
Let’s Dish Crochet
I will begin teaching crochet to the middle schoolers where I volunteer in a couple of weeks. So, I have been on the look out for dish cloth patterns that I could use to teach the basic crochet stitches. We’ll … Read More ...
Alien Vs Lovey Crochet
Is this an Alien or a Lovey? Depends on your status as an Earthling or a kid, I guess. I love the simplicity of this pattern and how it could work up to make a very special huggable gift for … Read More ...
Make Your Own Crochet Tube Socks
These crochet tube socks can be found on Ravelry.com along with the free pattern to create them. I have made oodles of my tube socks using my own pattern that I want to share with you. However, I have no … Read More ...