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 Pumpkins, … 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 make. You … 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 offers it … 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 to … Read More ...
Crochet Scarf Pattern – Is Your Grandmother Chunky?
I really like the look of this Chunky Granny Scarf. This one will work up quickly! I don’t usually make things using chunky/bulky yarn, but this one will get made. I also am not sure why it’s called … Read More ...
Inspiring Blogs
I write about other blogs all the time. I’m endlessly inspired and often intrigued by what I find in crochet blogs around the internet. Some blogs I return to frequently. Others, I check from time to time. Some blogs are … Read More ...
A Different Headband
If you’re like me and can’t stand the pressure of traditional headbands, you’ll like this one. Simple and quick to work up, it’s stylish and pretty. This would be a great project for a beginner ‘tween crocheter. Make some wristlets … Read More ...
Book Review – Bead Crochet Jewelry
This book is great fun! Once I got it in my hands and browsed through its colorful pages, I couldn’t wait to try to make my own bracelet! This is the first book where I’ve really been able to understand … Read More ...
Oh, Mickey! Crochet Patterns
It just doesn’t get much cuter than these two caps, does it? I can’t imagine a kid (hat-loving adult) who wouldn’t be delighted to wear one of these. So, who will you be – Mickey or Minnie? Better yet, these … Read More ...
Quick and Clever
Here’s another very quick idea which I find particularly appealing. Take almost any bottle, colored or clear, and cover it with some twine or whatever yarn you have on hand to create a useful and pretty something from almost nothing … Read More ...
Quick Baby Gifts To Crochet For Christmas
Here’s a great way to work up some quick, attractive, and practical baby gifts. You can use the same technique for blankets, diaper pads, and burp pads. Any mom will enjoy receiving a set of these soft pretties. With … Read More ...
Quick! Make A Pile Of These!
I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. This crocheter lined up her colors … Read More ...
