I’ve spent hours and hours trying to find just the right cardigan pattern to use with some hand painted yarn I purchased recently. Carol Wolf’s patterns are some of my favorites. She always seems to design garments that are practical … Read More ...
In Remembrance
June 23, 2012 is the date for the Susan G. Komen Run For The Cure in St. Louis. Near the Arch, there will be thousands of mostly women (but men and kids too) who will come together to walk and … Read More ...
Quick Baby Gifts To Crochet For Christmas
Here’s a great way to work up some quick, attractive, and practical baby gifts. You can use the same technique for blankets, diaper pads, and burp pads. Any mom will enjoy receiving a set of these soft pretties. With the … Read More ...
Have A Heart – Crochet Heart Pattern
With all the heat in the summer, I often switch to thread projects since they are often cooler to work with – not so much yarn in my lap. I found this and instantly added it to my WIM list! … Read More ...
Make It and Wear It
Theresa over at Salty Peanut Stitchery has created this cute bracelet to wear for July 4. Of course, one could make it in any color or color combination, adding just the right button for effect. She has a nice tutorial … Read More ...
Pineapple Purse
I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse. I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe. Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear. With … Read More ...
Quick! Make A Pile Of These!
I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. This crocheter lined up her colors … Read More ...
Rainbow Drops
This is such a cute idea that I just had to share it! The project looks far more complicated than it is. The trick is the two balls of yarn, one in a rainbow variegated colorway. That does a … Read More ...
Shrug Or Cap Sleeve Cardigan, This Is My Next Project For Me!
I like so many of the designs at Wolf Crochet. It’s fortunate for us when a designer of this quality offers her patterns to us for free! This shrug (which I would call a cap sleeve afghan) is one of … Read More ...
A Wonderful Idea for Mom
I just love the look of this flowery wreath! I can’t imagine a mom who wouldn’t love to have this hanging on her front door or in a window or even on a wall. Lorraine’s color choices need not be … Read More ...
Scrappy Cowl
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More ...
Last Minute Easter Beauties
OK. Here’s a true quickie for you – and oh, so attractive.
Use Anne’s free pattern and natural colored thread or substitute some brighter colors that suit you. I think these are just lovely – and very quick to work … Read More ...
This Shouts Spring!
Sher from FlyTheCoopCrafts has created this charming wreath that just Shouts Spring! Don’t you love it? You’ll have fun reading Sher’s article about how she came to create this fusion design. I absolutely love one of the wreaths that inspired … Read More ...
Inca Gold Cotton is a Winner!
Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me. They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton
. I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with cotton yarn. … Read More ...
Baby Owl Crochet Beanie
A baby owl or an owl for a baby. Either way it’s very cute. Owls seem to be very popular right now. I like the simplicity of this design AND the cute multicolored tassels. Any kid would feel extra … Read More ...