How adorable is this little elf from Loopsan? I think he needs to come live in my house! You can work one up quickly with the free pattern you can get here. This one is named Elfus. I like … Read More ...
Even More Mini Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns
Rebecca sent me a link to her cute, cute miniature Christmas trees. Aren’t they cute? I love their fullness and the way she has embellished them with simple but effective ornamentation. You can see how she accomplishes this on her … Read More ...
November Giveaway Winner Is….
Here’s the winning entry – chosen at random from all qualified entries:
Sara is the winner!
Submitted on 2013/11/14 at 1:07 pm
http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/catalog/product/27/catid/22/swid/688n/
Love the organizing utility tote! I would use it as a teacher tote to haul all my … Read More ...
The Spotlight Is On Bat- Crochet (and other Super Hero stuff)
In case you have a Super Hero fan at your house and want to crochet something special for Christmas, here are two ‘dolls’ for you. In case you don’t have time to get an entire figure completed before the Big … Read More ...
Fake Crochet
This is NOT crochet. It’s sorta fake crochet! We’re always looking for ways to use up partial skeins of thread and yarn. This site has nine patterns that are ‘fake’ and are made with thread/yarn. There is a nice tutorial … Read More ...
Your Crochet Angel
This is the free pattern from one of my favorite crochet talents, Thata Pang. Check out her blog for all sorts of crochet inspiration. You can get the free pattern for this pretty angel here. While Thata resides in … Read More ...
My Top Picks For Free Christmas Crochet Patterns
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books
Christmas Crochet Pattern Books
And these Christmas patterns on Etsy
From the very practical (and … Read More ...
A Crochet Beauty
When I read about Wendy’s adaptation of an older pattern, I was intrigued. Then, I asked and she sent me this picture of her work. While Wendy does not assert that this is her original design, she did adapt … Read More ...
Crochet For Your Thanksgiving Table
Isn’t this a cute turkey? Kara over at petalstopicots.com created it for her Thanksgiving table. Want one for yours? You can work it up quickly using her free pattern. Too cute!
Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving with some more crochet … Read More ...
Crochet A Tree Of Love
A friend (thanks, Melinda!!) sent me a link to this wonderful Christmas Tree. Even better than the tree is the sweet story of how all the crocheted ornaments were gathered. Please visit the site to view the tree and ornaments … Read More ...
Crochet Hook Clay Handle Tutorial
This is not a new idea, but I’m giving more thought to making my own hook handles and thought others might want to make their own also.
Jamey Elkins has this excellent tutorial on her blog to guide us … Read More ...
Crochet Birthday Scarf (and Free Pattern)
I made this little scarf for my daughter’s birthday. Sadly, from this picture, you cannot see its true color. It’s a lovely dusty lavender that suits my daughter perfectly. The yarn is a delight to work with and has a … Read More ...
Chunky Crochet Rugs
I wanted to show you the lovely stitch definition I’m getting with this rather humble chunky yarn. I’m working only in half double crochets with cotton yarn that is on a huge wheel, probably designed for use with a knitting … Read More ...
Quick, Cute, and Free
If you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know I’m crazy for stars. Aren’t these like just to adorable? I think I might cross stitch the little eyes on them, especially if they are to be in the … Read More ...
Simple Fresh Crochet Love
This new book takes a truly fresh look at some humble crochet projects. The cover gives just a hint of the goodies inside. There’s little flash here – but the ideas are winners. You’ll be inspired to rethink some of … Read More ...