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 ...
BACK TO THAT JULY WINNING CAP
April, a kindly blog reader, came up with some clever notations to the pattern that Emme posted of her winning July Giveaway Contest Cute Hat. Emme has reviewed these ‘corrections’ and approved posting them. So, here they are. If anyone … Read More ...
CUTEST BABY/TODDLER HAT (our July Contest/Giveaway Winner)
CROCHET AND…….
Once again, I’ve run across a couple of great ideas, combining crochet yarn with other crafts, fibers, etc. These could make with no pattern or with free patterns online. However, they’re all from blogs and some have instructions for making … Read More ...
MARTHA WINGER’S ART
The first crocheter’s work that caught my eye at the recent Green with Indie craft show was that of Marti Winger. I saw that plarn from afar and made a bee line to see if there was other crochet at … Read More ...
CROCHET FLOWERS FOR YOU!
I’m always looking for cute crocheted flower patterns. These pictures come from a blog that has some beautiful flowers. I even like the ones that are not crocheted – other art forms. Check it out!
There’s a detailed tutorial for … Read More ...
CROCHET A CHRISTMAS CARD??
I really like the idea of recycling old greeting cards into something attractive like this:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/card-basket.shtml
Mind you, this idea would work for any occasion – well, one that you can find or make greeting cards for. What about baseball … Read More ...
Book Review – 150 CROCHET TRIMS
150 Crochet Trims , Published in 2007, this book is a delicious collection of crochet edgings and some motifs (especially flowers), complete with color pictures and written instructions. What’s missing? Schematics. Susan Smith has assembled a pretty collection of trims … 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 ...
MORE FLOWERS
Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers. There are so many ways to use these lovelies. Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband … Read More ...
SCARVES FROM INDIA
I ran across these when I was looking for a site to see what kind of crocheted scarves are available in India:
http://priyaglobal.tradeindia.com/Exporters_Suppliers/Exporter5081.63961/Crochet-Scarves.html
I especially like the one that is third from the right. (I believe the two in the … Read More ...
Crochet A Wreath
I had this idea to find a great crocheted wreath for my front door. Wreaths and swags are things that I enjoy crafting with a lot of recycled/upcycled components. I usually start with a wreath from a thrift store from … Read More ...
MORE UP-CYCLING
Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:
How to make Plarn .
You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.
This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :
http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/
I can think of plenty of other ideas … Read More ...
Hairpin Lace Tools
A recent discussion on another site got me to thinking how crochet tools have changed over time. Hooks, themselves, have changed very little. You either have a ‘traditional’ hook or an in-line hook with handle variations. But, other crochet tools … Read More ...
MORE COOL GRANNIES
Another good site to find some free (and for sale) nifty squares, granny and otherwise: This one looks like flowers in the center to me.
And, I love this U.S. Flag Granny:
There are many, many more free (and for … Read More ...