I know. You’re wondering why I am featuring a very simple coaster that almost any crocheter could make. (Get the free pattern here.) But, I do have my reasons.
First, as Annabelle states on her blog where the pattern … Read More ...
Quick, Cute, Crochet, Christmas
Here are a few of the latest, quickest, cutest crochet goodies I’ve found on the internet to share with you. Hope you like them. You’ve still got time to make a handful of these sweet things for your home/family/friends. Get … Read More ...
Little Christmas Goodies – Cellphone cover and Christmas Beads
Here are two really cute ideas for quickie Christmas gifts. What could be cuter than this simple but effective cellphone cover just in time for the holidays? The free pattern is available here.
While I was at Krishna’s site, I … 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 ...
Last Minute Chanukkah
Little Gelt (gold or goodie) Bags like this are traditional for Chanukkah. This pattern is free and very quick and easy. The pattern would work fine for other occasions too. Young children love to have small ‘treasure’ bags to stash … Read More ...
Clever Crocheted Accessories
Are you a fan of Brett Bara? Have you seen her as the host of Knit and Crochet Now! on TV? I love that show! Now, she’s gathered 25 quick projects into one book for all of us to have … Read More ...
Super Duper Quick Halloween
Great tutorial to make this very quick project just in time for Halloween. Go for it!
Note: The site is in Spanish, but scroll down a bit for the English version.
Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out … Read More ...
Put Some Ripple In Your Crochet
I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently. I have stayed away from ripples for the most part. They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets. … Read More ...
You Need More Pumpkins??
Kara at Petals To Picots sent me a link to her cute little pumpkin and I want to share it with my readers. It’s another quick and easy Halloween or just Fall project you might want to make. I’d love … Read More ...
Halloween Quickie!
Want to whip up some cute Halloween items? If so, you’ll like the ideas and free patterns offered by Ann D”Angelo on her cute site, Wonderstrange. What a great name for Halloween crochet!
In addition to the Passel of … Read More ...
Felted Soap
This is an idea that’s new to me! Have you heard of felted soap? It sounds like the perfect marriage of yarn and practicality. The resulting bar of soap is both pretty and useful, quick and easy to … Read More ...
For Those Dreary Days….
Fall in these parts is often gray and dreary, rainy and miserable. I’m not a fan. But, when I saw this scarf, I thought, ‘Here’s the cure for a dreary day!” Caitlin has created this delightful pattern and … 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 ...
Scrap It!
Recycling and crochet. You know I like those words in the same sentence. Here are some of the best patterns combining those two terms that I’ve found on the ‘net.
I love these easy to make, colorful and whimsical Sprite … Read More ...
Hoop-La!
Who doesn’t have a couple pairs of these old earrings hiding in the bottom of a junk jewelry box? I do! So, why didn’t I come up with this fantastic and quick idea to upcycle these earrings? Leave it … Read More ...