I saw this little bag and immediately thought of how handy it would be to carry a ball of thread around while crocheting. I’ve seen a similar idea in a vintage pattern, but Maria Merlino has updated it and created … Read More ...
TOO CUTE TO MISS – VALENTINE BABIES
These are just the sweetest little things. Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them? (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!). Just had to share!
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html
While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More ...
QUICKIE VALENTINE GIFT
Quick! These are either a) heart shaped coasters or b) angel wings or c) kitty faces?
http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-cool-coasters-4/#more-7370
They look like both to me. But, I have an urge to work up a quick set of them to give as a … Read More ...
TEENY TEA FOR TWO
This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen! I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me. I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More ...
A NOT SO ROUND RIPPLE – MAYBE BETTER
I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
http://hooksandyarns.blogspot.com/2010/11/ripples-shells.html
Looking for more … Read More ...
GOODIE SCOODIE
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39198311/scoodie-easy-crochet-pattern
If you want to warm your ears and neck or those of someone else, this pattern is for you! It works up so quickly and can be easily made in a variety of sizes by simply changing the size … Read More ...
GRANNY VEST QUICKIE
I had to share this little cutie from the hands of Sara – the Creative Jewish Mom. She always has something creatively cooking at her place. This simple vest easily adapts to different sizes and would be perfect for … Read More ...
ONE SKEIN SCARF – SO PRETTY FOR SPRING
I am always interested in patterns that are touted as taking one skein. Tempts me because I have lots of odds and ends (otherwise called orphan) skeins in my stash. However, all skeins are not created equal – as you … Read More ...
BRIGHT BEADS
I have a bunch of large wooden beads, all brown, that came from one of those seat covers I bought years ago for my Dad. After Dad passed away, no one wanted this thing, and it was showing some wear, … Read More ...
A Cozy Tutorial!
Teapot Cozy, that is. My yard is covered with inches (perhaps a foot) of snow, so I’m thinking ‘crochet’ and ‘cozy’ sound about right. And, I put on a pot of tea. Then…..I found this pretty teapot cozy complete with … Read More ...
FRESH AND FANCY CROCHET
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More ...
TWIRLED EDGE SCARF
No picture to show you of the scarf, but there’s a good video that’s free for the looking here AND you’re gonna love it! There are a number of other free DIY crochet projects on this site. Any of them … Read More ...
RASPBERRY BERET – WITHOUT A PRINCE
http://gingerschatz.blogspot.com/2010/07/pattern-big-button-beret.html
Okay, the whole thing isn’t raspberry, but that’s where my mind went. There’s a great tutorial to go with the free pattern. So, pull out some sock yarn and put it on your head!
Ribbon Afghan with tutorial
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More ...
CROCHET PACKAGE WRAPPING??
I’m enthralled with the ideas on this site for using yarn to ‘wrap’ packages. The correct term might be to ’embellish’ wrapping – but I just LOVE what they’ve done with the yarn.
My mind is running wild with ideas … Read More ...
