I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
The … Read More ...
GRANNY VEST QUICKIE
I had to share this little cutie from the hands of Sara – the Creative Jewish Mom. She always has something creatively cooking at her place. This simple vest easily adapts to different sizes and would be perfect for … Read More ...
SOME PRETTY VINTAGE
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/01/02/ring-in-the-vintage-new-year-day-2-vintage-crochet-hatpurse-pattern.aspx
This pretty vintage hat – and its matching clutch purse – are available free from the link above. Bramcoast Publications has a run of 15 free vintage patterns for the first 15 days of January, 2011 – not all … Read More ...
Ribbon Afghan with tutorial
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More ...
VINTAGE SLIPPERS IN A FLASH!
These are so pretty. If you need that final gift for someone special, crochet a pair of these in a flash.
The site offers yarn substitution info which is helpful when trying to adapt vintage patterns to currently available yarn … Read More ...
SANTA BABY!
Who knew Santa could masquerade as a toddler? Any toddler would look adorable as this guy in his Santa hat. Make one (or more) for your family as the pattern is free and works up quickly. Click here for that … Read More ...
A HAPPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS PENGUIN
This has got to be one of the cutest penguins I’ve ever seen! Plus, it’s free! Click here to get the pattern. You’ve still got time to crochet him. But, as you’ll see, he doesn’t have to be only for … Read More ...
CROCHET A BAG and LINE IT!
This is a really cute little bag for a child:
and, it’s offered as a FREE pattern here .
I like the pattern and all, but the best benefit of the site as a darn good tutorial on how to … Read More ...
NICE CAP AND COWL SET – A FREEBIE FOR YOU!
Can you imagine how this set would look made in a variety of pretty yarns? You could make a set for many on your gift list. It would be inexpensive and useful. You know how practical I am! I love … Read More ...
LOOKING FOR QUICK IDEAS?
I’m very impressed with this collection of bookmarks. I like to make bookmarks for quick gifts. It’s so easy to find a pattern that is suited to just about anyone’s tastes. These are especially cute.
I think this little guy … Read More ...
THE CUTEST CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS EVER??
Just when I thought Christmas slippers couldn’t get any cuter, I ran across these:
Click here for the pattern. THEN, let me know how many pairs you plan to make! I think they will be a HUGE hit this year, … 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 ...
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 ...
SOME SWEET CROCHET
I ran across more sweet crochet when I was looking for baby things. Here are some of the goodies I found. Please let me know what you think or if you have any links to share with us. (Some are … Read More ...
CUTEST BABY/TODDLER HAT (our July Contest/Giveaway Winner)
HERE’S THE FREE PATTERN that Emmeline created to win the July CrochetGossip Giveaway Contest!
The hook I used was ‘I’ as suggested on the yarn label. It was 4ply Acrylic Worsted weight yarn by Red heart (7 oz skeins). NOTE:
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