Chinese New Year is upon us. If you’ve never been part of a Chinese New Year celebration, you’ve missed a lot of fun! Get yourself to a fine Chinese restaurant and order some of the specialties available this time of … 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 ...
Crochet A Lampshade
How adventurous are you? Would you dear to tear up the lampshade on an antique lamp and figure out how to create a new one in crochet? This would be a huge stretch for me. But, not for Laura!
Laura … Read More ...
So What’s Special About This Cloche?
So, what’s special about this cloche? It doesn’t look dramatically different from other crocheted hats I’ve seen. I’m not enamored of the color (not a good choice for me). I do like the stitch pattern but I’m deterred by those … Read More ...
Crochet A Teddy Hat
For the beginner or for a lover of Teddy Bears, this quick pattern will be a favorite! You can make this hat in about an hour (even if you’re a slow crocheter like I am). Make one to warm up … 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 ...
Cute Package Topper
Ok, this looks purely Christmas, right? But, it’s not!
But, consider this. Without the wreath part, it’s just an awesome bow. And, you’ve got packages to wrap all year long, right? So, save this sweet free pattern so you can … Read More ...
Tiny Trees And Pretty Jewelry – There’s Still Time!
These are the cutest little Christmas trees. Do you have a few minutes to make a last minute (really last minute!) gift or ornament? This would be perfect. Very charming!
Annemarie has written the pattern in English for us in … 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 … Read More ...
Amazing Crochet
I had not been looking for, of all things, a fox purse, but I found one anyway! It’s an amazing bag, don’t you think?
Perhaps even more amazing is that you can get the free pattern to make one for … Read More ...
Must See/Must Make 3-D Snowflake
I just had to share this with you! The time is quickly running out for us to crochet something really impressive for this Christmas. But, if you need/want to, this may well be the perfect project for you. It’s a … Read More ...
Some More Quick Christmas Crochet Patterns
Since Christmas is less than two weeks away, I’d like to offer a few ideas that you could work up very quickly.
I love this candy cane
This tiny gingerbread person could be used as an ornament, a package topper, … Read More ...
Fun With Filet Crochet
I’ve never mastered filet crochet. I’ve attempted it several times and have had inconsistent results. I actually finished a pretty filet doily that ended up being my own design! It started as a legit filet pattern, but it kinda devolved … Read More ...
Crochet Nature
Here are a few ideas with patterns and tutorials that I think are especially attractive. These will make nice embellishments to your crochet. Have fun!
http://bobbilewin.blogspot.com/2010/08/oak-leaf-crochet-pattern.html
http://zoomyummy.com/2011/01/11/crochet-swirls-tutorial/
http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/08/crochet-pattern-5-petal-flower.html