Patterns, projects and techniques
Online magazines are coming our way. There are two crochet related mags online that I know about. Crochetme is the first. Now comes Crochet Uncut.
Check it out at:
http://crochetuncut.com/
There are articles and some free patterns. The idea of … Read More ...
Don’t forget to wear a bit of green on March 17 – this Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day. St. Louis, where I live, has what is reputed to be the second largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the world, second only … Read More ...
One of my daughter’s best friends is getting married this June. I’m trying to come up with some ideas for small gifts for the bride and groom that I can crochet. The bride is fairly easy – a shawl or … Read More ...
http://nulandnews.blogspot.com/
Some of these little critters are so cute! They fall under the category called ‘amigurumi’. I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals, but I find these really appealing. One good use I can think of for them is … Read More ...
In honor of National Craft (or Crochet) Month, I’m giving away this DVD (a $19.99 value). It’s a wonderful way to learn to knit or crochet – like having a great teacher right at your elbow. It’s 3.5 hours of … Read More ...
Here are a few more ideas for quick Easter goodies to crochet.
http://pie.midco.net/grammalowe/easter.html
crochetmemories.com
How about an Easter Bonnet?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/image/70678/index.html?cat=7
Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about Crochet!! Free pattern links, tips tricks and … Read More ...
My annual computer surf for Valentine’s Day crochet patterns has revealed some great new finds for you this year. Most are free and can be worked up quite quickly. Here are my favorites:
I LOVE this idea! So easy and … Read More ...
Here’s a sweet and simple project for Valentine’s Day that will crochet up very quickly. You don’t really even need a pattern, but, if you do, there are lots of free crochet edgings online. Just google and you’ll get more … Read More ...
I’m not much for making New Year’s Resolutions because it always seems that the shine wears off quickly on any changes I try to make. I have turned over a new leaf in the housekeeping department lately, but we’ll see … Read More ...
http://www.orble.com/free-lastminute-christmas-coaster-crochet-pattern/ (There’s a free pattern for this at the linked site.) NOTE – THIS LINK DOESN’T WORK PROPERLY – BUT WILL IF YOU CUT AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER’S ADDRESS BAR. SORRY!\
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? … Read More ...
Isn’t this the cutest thing? I went browsing online for some seasonal fridgies. I have a wooden mantle calendar that has a changeable shape for each major holiday. I really enjoy having it despite the fact that it’s pretty country … Read More ...
http://www.yarncat.com/turkey_butt.html
In keeping with the website theme of Turkey Day, I’m offering the link to one of my all time favorite crochet patterns. I have a friend who collects turkeys so I made one of the for her. She ‘got’ … Read More ...
I guess this might be an age-related love affair as I gave no thought to the beauty of doilies when I was younger, but I am now quite enamored with them and have crocheted quite a few. I have even … Read More ...
I like to edge a lot of flannel and fleece pieces. These make really great quick and inexpensive baby gifts. A yard of fleece can be purchased for just a couple of dollars on sale. There are many baby themed … Read More ...
