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 ...
Harry Potter Golden Snitch Crochet Pattern
If you’re a Harry Potter fan-atic, you like this little amigurumi.
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/harry-potters-golden-snitch/
While the website is Italian, the directions for this pattern are in English. There are so many amigurumi patterns out there now! If you like crocheting smaller items, … Read More ...
ANOTHER STYLE OF BROOCH
I guess I’m stuck in rosette mode. But I love them as they’re typically not difficult to make and work well for a variety of embellishments. My mom is also fond of wearing a brooch, so I like to make … Read More ...
EASY ROSETTES
Oh, I just love these simple rosettes!
http://craftionary.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-yarn-rosettes-tutorial.html
Imagine all the ways you can incorporate these into your crochet! Well, you don’t have to actually imagine as Hani shows you several different ideas to get you started.
I love the … Read More ...
FRILLS SCARF PLUS TUTORIAL
If you’ve ever had trouble figuring out how to get your scarf to make those interesting turns to create the corkscrew look that’s so popular, this pattern and tutorial are for you!
http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/06/crochet-spring-frills-scarf-tutorial.html
I think this one is worth pulling … Read More ...
YOU TAKE A SIMPLE TOP …….
and make it really special with a little bit of crochet inspiration!
Doesn’t this little bit of crochet take the ordinary to a new height? For this and more crochet inspiration – more ideas to update and embellish your wardrobe, … Read More ...
SLEEPY TEDDY
This sleepy Mr. Teddy is simply adorable!
What’s extra special about the blog it comes from – and the designer – is the detailed photographed tutorials she has posted. There’s no way you would have any trouble creating this little … Read More ...