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 Link And A Chain (Stitch)
Portia created this unique ‘statement’ necklace using some links of metal chain and simple crochet stitches. Isn’t it cool? I can think of a number of ways to use this technique to embellish my crochet. I think the statement necklace … Read More ...
Chic Sac
Look what I won!
It’s such a cute bag, but that’s not the best of it. This bag is very well designed – and I wish I could find a place to purchase it. No luck so far. You can … Read More ...
A Purse For You, And One For You, And …
We all like purses, especially those ‘tweens who are defining who they are and developing their own style. Some have more fashion sense than others. Since most of us enjoy crocheting things for the young ones in our lives, I’ve … Read More ...
Book Review- Floral Blocks To Crochet
Looking for a fresh new block to crochet? This book will have it for you. Betty Barnden has created 75 delicious floral inspired blocks for us to play with! Fortunately, ‘block’ doesn’t mean square or even rectangle. There are hexagons, … Read More ...
Recycle Cindy And Her Sunflower Purse
Isn’t this a great looking bag? It’s made from Plarn, yarn made from recycled plastic grocery bags. I love the idea of crocheting with found or recycled materials so this really fits the bill. I love the handsome sunflower that … Read More ...
Cute Crochet For Girls
Cute Crochet For Girls by Lisa Naskrent is one of the latest offerings of Annie’s Attic Crochet. These 8 designs are adorable, sure to please the girls and their moms.
Included in this collection for sizes 2T to 6 … Read More ...
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted With?
Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More ...
Have You Crocheted With Harn Yet?
Have you had your Harn today? Have you Harnned? Can you even do that with a crochet hook?
Harn is the natural successor of Plarn. With Plarn, one takes plastic bags, cuts them in an efficient manner, creates very … Read More ...
More Little Christmas Crochet Ideas For You!
Here’s another collection of what I think are great gifting ideas in crochet. I want to support those creative souls who design these beauties and offer them to the rest of us.
For your own table or as a hostess … Read More ...
THE USAGE AND STORAGE OF YARN – or what do I do with all this stuff?
I’ve run across some interesting ways to store yarn and some appealing ways to corral those skeins and balls while we’re using them. If you’ve got ideas other than these, please and kindly with sugar on top, share with us!… Read More ...
HERE’S MY RETIREMENT PLAN
No, I’m not planning to retire any time soon. But, maybe someday………..
So, how will I live out my days in retirement with no alarm clock to rattle me awake, no days spent dealing with crabby medical insurance clerks, and … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE
We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)
Ronnie also shared the … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...
Crochet Patterns For The Kitchen
Aren’t these cute – and unusual? I’ve just discovered tipnut.com and its treasure trove of crochet patterns and other neat stuff. Get this free pattern here .
Here‘s a very quick and easy pattern that would make a great … Read More ...