This is a great idea for a quick Christmas (or just Winter) gift for an adult or child. You can purchase like-new sweatshirts at thrift stores or get them at a very reasonable price at mass marketers. Same for long-sleeve … Read More ...
Ruffle One Up For Me!
The hottest new thing in yarns are the so-called ‘ruffle yarns’. All the companies are making them. I’ve recently purchased one skein to play with myself. It’s really hard for me to resist experimenting with something new. I’ve yet to … Read More ...
Baby Dew Drops
I think this pretty little dress is misnamed. Rather than being called the ‘Mixed Up Dress’, I’d call it Angel Wings. That’s what it looks like to me. So pretty.
See what I mean? Don’t these look like Angel … Read More ...
Cushion the Blow
My daughter is forever dropping her phone! She’s gone through more than her share of cell phones and is on her very last ‘upgrade’ on my account. Guess what she’s getting as a gift from me? This!
CraftyMummy has a … Read More ...
Bonnets, Flowers, and More
I found this charming little blog and want to share it with you. First, there are three different baby bonnets with tutorials. This one is made with strips of t-shirt fabric!
What little girl wouldn’t look adorable in this bonnet? … Read More ...
Why Doesn’t Every Designer Do This???
Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this? Do what? Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern. The pattern sets itself up to be difficult. The write up about it states that you have to know a … Read More ...
Sweet Little Flowers
I love these little flowers and the tutorial that Elise created to teach even a beginner how to crochet them. As crocheters with some experience under our belts, we often forget how much impact simple designs can have. These mini … Read More ...
Upcycle a Sweater for Your Baby
I fell in love with this idea the minute I saw it! How cool is this? You take an adult sized sweater and make a sweet baby blanket edged with crochet. What could be simpler or more ecofriendly?
http://www.kingsoleil.com/Sweater_Baby_Blankets.html… Read More ...
Crochet Tool Case
This sweet little Crochet Hook (and Tool) Case is a winner on several counts. First, I love the bright colors. Makes it far easier to find this nifty little hook holder when it’s stashed in a large bag full of … Read More ...
STRIPPING CROCHET ??
If you’ve been reading my blog very long, you know I love the idea of upcycling. Kristen has taken some humble sheets from the thrift store and used them to make a really great rug. I could see … Read More ...
ANOTHER SMASHING BRACELET – WITH TUTORIAL
Don’t you love the look of these bangles? I think I have to make one really soon. I wear bracelets every day. I have two wedding bangles (like wedding bands in India, my husband’s homeland) and about 50 other … Read More ...
A NEW TWIST ON POTATO CHIP SCARF
We’ve all seen many patterns for a ruffle or Potato Chip scarf. But, I like this little twist on the pattern – the chained edging. Tell me what you think.
http://sewdivertimento.blogspot.com/2011/07/fun-ruffle-scarf.html
Andrea, the designer, was inspired by another pattern. But, … Read More ...
KINDLE COZY
Sometimes I wish I had a Kindle or Nook. I’m truly conflicted about this as I’m an inveterate book lover (click here for more info on this topic). But, if I had one, I’d love to crochet myself a cozy … Read More ...
RE-USE ME
Oh, how I love a twofer idea. Re-use, recycle, upcycle, repurpose – all are especially wonderful to me when they involve crochet. When I ran across this one, it spoke to me. My thrifty husband saves all our produce bags … Read More ...
THREAD SCARF
I don’t see too many patterns for ‘thread’ scarves. Now, laceweight yarn would likely work up very much like this, but I’m intrigued with the use of thread for this scarf. It has turned out very nicely. In my mind, … Read More ...