Patterns, projects and techniques
You’ve heard of Zombie debt (ouch!) and Zombie Apocalypse, no doubt. There are many Zombie references in pop culture these days. I mean, when you can combine Jane Austen and Zombie in the same sentence, a true phenomenon is occurring. … Read More ...
I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art. Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet. Doesn’t this … Read More ...
I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily. This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect! It works up very quickly so you can make more than one if … Read More ...
Even I like these ‘scary’ muffins but I think they’d be a great hit with the youngsters! I love the combination of colors and the way the designer has used scraps and little bits of this and that. Too cute! … Read More ...
These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they? And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween. Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins? I think it would make a cool … Read More ...
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays, and with it come some of the most fun themed crafts! It’s time to start working on those skulls, pumpkins and ghosts – why not incorporate them into one of these spooky … Read More ...
Maya Kuzman always has cute ideas – and this one is perfect for me. These quick and easy earrings would make perfect gifts for a variety of occasions. Work some up in Christmas colors for stocking stuffers. Make them in … Read More ...
This is pretty cool and would work up quickly. I’d like to make it in a brushed yarn which would make it even more visually interesting to me. I actually like spiders, so this might not just be for Halloween. … Read More ...
Need 25 favors for your kid’s school party? Whip these up this evening! Kara over at petalstopicots.com always has some good ideas. She’s got some other Halloween goodies, but these caught my fancy. They are so cute and would work … Read More ...
If the cover photo isn’t enough to interest you in this book, there’s more! This insanely cute book is full of the designs of Brenda K.B.Anderson who designs costumes for the extremely popular Sesame Street Live. So, she’s got the … Read More ...
Before you know it, Halloween will be here and the kids will demand last minute Halloween costumes. Don’t they always?? Here are some quickies I found online for you. I’m sure these will save the day!
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Ignore the cute kid. Step back. You can’t take the cute kid home! However, you CAN go here to get a better look at the cute kid and find the free pattern to make the adorable cap she’s wearing. ‘Nuff … Read More ...
You may not be able to read the instructions for the delicate motifs on this site, but you can follow the charts – or just use the idea to make a similar project using motif patterns you already own … Read More ...
I think this is just about the cutest tot slipper I’ve ever seen. They work up so quickly that you can make one to match each outfit – or at least crochet the ruffle to match each outfit. You’ll have … Read More ...
This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration. Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered. This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother. I … Read More ...
