Check this out! The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest! This looks almost too easy to be true. If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More ...
DESIGNING
Here’s an easy to follow tutorial for designing your own vest. It needn’t look exactly like the one pictured here. There are simple schematics and a lot of information in a few paragraphs so you can design one to fit … Read More ...
A VERY CHEERY (AND EASY) SHAWL
This is one of the ‘happiest’ shawls I’ve ever seen! It’s a great scrap yarn project. Of course, what’s really informative here is the ‘assembly’ technique. Who’d thunk it could be so easy?? Check it out here. Scroll down … Read More ...
WHAT TO DO WITH THAT POMPADOODLE
The pom-pom yarns (of which Pomp-a-doodle is but one) have limited applications for crochet. This stuff is pretty on the skein and looks like it would make a perfect Christmas tree garland all by itself. It’s soft and comes in … Read More ...
MORE CHRISTMAS 2010
Ready for some more Christmas ideas? Try one or more of these.
How about a banner highlighted with poinsettias in your favorite Christmas colors. Find the pattern to purchase here.
Make this into a Christmas train for your mantle … Read More ...
FREEFORM HANGERS??
Who could take a simple wire clothes hanger and create a work of art? Now, it could be you or me. With the handy tutorial show here, any of us could become a freeform artist and create a beautiful … Read More ...
BOOT THOSE BABIES!
Since we’ve just had a baby hat design contest and we’ve recently looked at the Hexagon Baby Sweater, I’m still thinking ‘baby’. We need booties to match don’t we? What about these?
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This may well be my favorite baby … Read More ...
Hexagon Baby Sweater Patterns
Looking for Hexagon patterns? Check out these Crochet Hexagon pattern books on Amazon
This is the version of the sweater that got me very interested in making this hexagon styled sweater:
This beauty is the work of Sara … Read More ...
KNITTING (AND CROCHET) DAILY TV
Does your television get this show ‘Knitting Daily‘? Mine doesn’t. So, when I saw these DVD’s, I jumped at the chance to see what I had been missing.
Well, seems like I was missing quite a lot. The … Read More ...
DENIM DELIGHT
You know how I like the idea of recycling for crochet and other crafts. Ran across this nifty idea that comes with a free pattern so you can make your own. If you don’t happen to have old jeans to … Read More ...
SPRING FLOWER???
This may not be what you had in mind when you saw the title above – but it’s beautiful!! Sara is very good with color – something I can’t claim to be. I always enjoy her color combinations as well … Read More ...
Crochet for Your Pets
Many of us have adored pets – dogs, cats, birds, etc. Many of us like to crochet for our own pets and for rescue centres such as the Humane Society. Small afghans are great for the dogs at the animal … Read More ...
CROCHET APPLIQUE
Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretty crochet appliques that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or … Read More ...
WOOL FELT AND YOUR CROCHET HOOK
I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used … Read More ...
Online Crochet How-To’s For Beginners
Starting at the beginning with a slipstitch, how do we (did we) learn to crochet? If you’re lucky, someone in your family or a dear friend or teacher taught you this wonderful craft. If you’re not so lucky and you … Read More ...