OK. Here’s a true quickie for you – and oh, so attractive.
Use Anne’s free pattern and natural colored thread or substitute some brighter colors that suit you. I think these are just lovely – and very quick to work … Read More ...
101 Crochet Stitch Patterns and Edgings
I’ve had this book in my hands for a few weeks and have used it a couple times to try out a new stitch pattern. I wanted to share it with my the group at my local Crochet Club to … Read More ...
Inca Gold Cotton is a Winner!
Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me. They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton
. I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with cotton yarn. … Read More ...
How To Crochet – Back To Basics
Some people are really talented teachers. Some people learn best from hands-on lessons, videos, books, etc. Everyone has her own learning style. On her blog, Aesthetic Nest, Anneliese has created an excellent tutorial on crochet basics on her blog. Her … Read More ...
Crochet Goodies Giveaway
Wanted to let you know about this nice Giveaway.
Nice haul for the Grand Prize Winner at Sarahndipities. Follow that link to see Sarah’s blog and follow her rules for entering the Giveaway. I’m lowering my odds of winning … Read More ...
Another Valentine Quickie
I love this small, cute, quick Valentine Card! You could make up a batch of these in no time. The designer, Krish, calls for card stock in her tutorial which you can find here. I think this would work beautifully … Read More ...
Scrapghan Giveaway Winners!!
The Scrapghan Giveaway Contest entries made it difficult for me to pick a winner. First, I had to visit all the links – and such eye candy they were! It was very difficult to choose the one that will become … Read More ...
Crochet A Teddy Hat
For the beginner or for a lover of Teddy Bears, this quick pattern will be a favorite! You can make this hat in about an hour (even if you’re a slow crocheter like I am). Make one to warm up … Read More ...
The Quickest Project Ever??
This just might be the quickest crochet project ever – or at least the quickest, cutest one!
Bezencilla has created these pretty barrettes that could be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, they can be used in the … Read More ...
Must See/Must Make 3-D Snowflake
I just had to share this with you! The time is quickly running out for us to crochet something really impressive for this Christmas. But, if you need/want to, this may well be the perfect project for you. It’s a … Read More ...
Some More Quick Christmas Crochet Patterns
Since Christmas is less than two weeks away, I’d like to offer a few ideas that you could work up very quickly.
I love this candy cane
This tiny gingerbread person could be used as an ornament, a package topper, … Read More ...
Cute Christmas Quickie
This is a great idea for a quick Christmas (or just Winter) gift for an adult or child. You can purchase like-new sweatshirts at thrift stores or get them at a very reasonable price at mass marketers. Same for long-sleeve … 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 ...
Christmas In The Air – Crochet Patterns
This year, I have decided to make a concerted effort to spend my gifting dollars locally – or at least in the U.S. – or to purchase gifts directly from the artisans who made them. To that end, I’ve spent … Read More ...
Leave It To The Finnish
I know almost nothing about Finland or its language. I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international. Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, … Read More ...