As we spend more time at home, it’s important to create a comfortable and inviting space that reflects our personal style. One simple and easy way to do this is by adding a touch of warmth and texture to our … Read More ...
Faux Crochet Nails – How Crazy Are You?
So your admiration for crochet has gone to a whole new level. Level of Craziness, that is! I bet you are even thinking it’s an April Fools’ joke, right? No! These are totally serious!
I am not sure what little … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Granny Square Fashion Tote
Don’t let the name of the blog put you off: “Slugs On The Refrigerator”.
This tote is colorful and hits all the trend setting fashion marks right now. Be uber cool as you stroll up the high street with … Read More ...
Free Crochet Apron Patterns
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spruce up your wardrobe? Why not try making an apron using one of these stylish crochet patterns? Crocheting your own apron is a great way to add some personal flair … Read More ...
6 Featured – Etsy Crochet Patterns
Just so you know before you jump onto the links these are not FREE patterns, please don’t email me telling me I am teasing you or tricking you. they are Etsy patterns and the prices at the time of writing … Read More ...
Crochet Granny Grows On You
The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom. I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan. She has … Read More ...
Crochet A Sure Sign Of Spring
It’s a sure sign of Spring when I see lots of new flower patterns. This one is so cute! I love the little lady bug chilling on that bright flower. Wouldn’t this make a pretty brooch? Of course you could … Read More ...
The Fine Art Of Crochet (Eyecandy)
This stunning book is full of amazing crochet projects, proving that crochet is far more than granny squares and afghans! When taken into the ‘fine art’ category, there are a few crochet designers who elevate this craft to an art … Read More ...
Granny Edging Tutorial
Granny Squares are a perpetual favorite. Here is a nice way to finish off those projects with a pretty edging. It’s pretty simple
but quite effective. Find the tutorial here.
I also like the way Lucy finishes her colorful … Read More ...
Rock Your Picnic Table
No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball! Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More ...
Colorful Granny Squares
This book is truly colorful and is full of wonderful granny squares that will inspire you to organize all your partial skeins of yarn to create many, many squares.
There are oodles of free granny square patterns online, so why … Read More ...
Upcycle For Fun!
If you’re like me, you’ve got a lot of both of these on hand:
Well, maybe the little motifs you have on hand are not flowers. But, the idea remains the same. You have an ugly bag, you add some … Read More ...
A New Site For You
There’s a new site for posting our projects for all to see. This one is headquartered in the UK, but the projects are universal. I fell in love with this cute variation on a simple granny square blanket. The designer … Read More ...
A Handmade Christmas
This is such a charming book that if you craft gifts other than crocheted, you’ll want to nab a copy of it for yourself. Many of the projects are fiber based, but there is also knitting, paper crafting and some … Read More ...
Easy Crochet Granny Doily
Here’s another very quick and attractive idea that doesn’t require a pattern or tutorial. Using Hindustanka’s pictures, you can make one of these for yourself. I’d like to see a set of three of them framed and hung on … Read More ...