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 ...
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS………
I’m pretty open-minded about crochet (and most other things, I hope). But, whose idea was this???
I really can’t imagine paying almost $8 for this pattern and twice that for yarn to create this ‘Easter’ decor. I really … Read More ...
MORE EASTER GOODIES
Here are a few more ideas for quick Easter goodies to crochet.
http://pie.midco.net/grammalowe/easter.html
crochetmemories.com
How about an Easter Bonnet?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/image/70678/index.html?cat=7
Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and … Read More ...
Crochet Easter Egg Covers
HOW CUTE ARE THESE?
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/chick-egg-cover-free-crochet-pattern-.html
Seeing these got me interested in looking for other Easter treats to crochet. So, here goes.
For a metamorphosis, try making this one:
Continuing on the metamorphosis theme, isn’t this one a cutie?
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/easter-egg-into-bunny-crochet-pattern.html… Read More ...
MAGGIE’S CROCHET
One of the most attractive crochet vendor websites online is maggiescrochet.com. There is always something enticing there. I find the photography and the projects pictured to be yummier than any other site.
I already own this book – and can … Read More ...
An Exploration of the ads in the Crochet World Magazine
My latest copy of Crochet World magazine arrived recently. I sat down with it late one evening to check out the latest in crochet designs. I like this magazine – not a lot of glitz, but always some good patterns … Read More ...
Crochet a Kid’s Dress
I made several of these before I knew a pattern or instructions for doing so existed. This is the easiest toddler or little girl dress you’ll ever make. Here’s Candi Jensen’s version as shown on HGTV.
http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-crochet-a-childs-dress/index.html (current link 02/12) … Read More ...
BROOMSTICKS AND HAIRPINS?
Recent crochet sightings have awakened an interest in me to learn these two crochet techniques – hairpin lace and broomstick. To that end, I’ve done some surfing and come upon some great sites to learn these techniques. So, as usual, … Read More ...
CONTEST TIME AGAIN!! Think Winter….
Okay, I’m ready to host another contest. This one is for the best CROCHETED SNOWFLAKE. The snowflake can be an ornament, a wall hanging, a doily, a runner, an applique, or whatever – so long as it can be … Read More ...
Free Crochet Patterns – MEN’S SWEATERS
Finding suitable crochet patterns for men is always a challenge. I’ve been surfing for some lately – and searching my stash of books and magazines. I keep remembering the words of my cyberbuddy Ken Jones when he stated that he … Read More ...
MORE CROCHET WEDDING IDEAS FROM STEPH
In response to my recent post on wedding ideas, Steph from http://mylifeinknots.blogspot.com/
wrote some of HER great wedding ideas. These are too good not to pass on.
Thanks, Steph!
here’s some of mine and ideas.
1. make a covered hanger … Read More ...
Crochet Wedding Ideas
It’s June and weddings are happening all around us. It’s too late to crochet a lot of stuff for a wedding this June, but it got me to thinking…… What goodies are out there to use our crochet hooks to … Read More ...
LITTLE GIRL’S PURSES – FREE Crochet PATTERNS
Wish I had a pattern for this Gymboree bag. Think I can figure it out? I’d change the colors to match a pretty little dress.
Since I finished the butterfly poncho for Peytan, I began thinking about cute little girl’s … Read More ...
MY FIRST SWEATER
Neck & Front Detail. Love those buttons!
My mom and her ‘special’ sweater.
Pattern is from Kim Guzman ‘Jiffy Cardigan’.
Looking for more sweaters to crochet? Check out these sweater Crochet patterns we found on Etsy.
Crochetkim.com
Here is a … Read More ...
How To Care For Silk Yarn
Silk yarn is one of the hardiest of fibers, natural or manmade! I always laugh when I see a 100% silk garment that is marked ‘dry clean only’. First, dry cleaning isn’t dry! Water is used. Second, silk saris … Read More ...