Patterns, projects and techniques
Scarves are all the fashion rage right now! I see them everywhere. Lovely chiffon, gorgeous silks, brocades, florals, hand painted, you name it, it’s at the mall on mannequins and on people passing by.
Leena has crocheted the delicate edging … Read More ...
I had the opportunity to take my preview copy of this book to my local crochet club to show it off. There was a huge tug-of-war over the book based solely on the cover photo. Then, as each member got … Read More ...
I’m a serious walker. You can see my other blog to learn more about that. In the St. Louis area, it’s often to cold and blustery to walk outside without protecting my throat from all that cold air. The … Read More ...
When I first saw this lovely afghan that Allison indicates she crocheted in under six hours, I was skeptical. It’s so pretty, both in color and in the choice of stitch pattern, that I could not understand how it could … Read More ...
No, I know you don’t have time to crochet an entire afghan today, but I wanted to be sure to share this lovely Shamrock edging pattern with you. Tia has created this delicate edging and I think it would look … Read More ...
This is a perfect project for a beginner – instant gratification – and a clever project for a crocheter of any level. For a rank beginner, I’d start with a plainer version of worsted weight acrylic yarn as it would … Read More ...
I recently crocheted this Moebius scarf for my daughter – and she loves it! It was super simple. I used this pattern as inspiration. My pattern choice was determined more by the amount of yardage I had than by any … Read More ...
Well, there are undoubtedly girls who would like to wear this cool scarf too, but aren’t we always searching for projects for the boys? This one is definitely in the plus category. The stitch pattern is so simple that most … Read More ...
For the beginning crocheter who knows only how to hold a crochet hook and chain a few, this is a cute, simple project that will please anyone from a child to adult. 
Pick your three favorite colors of yarn, … Read More ...
I love the soft look of this Chevron Scarf and think it will be soft and warm for the cold St. Louis winters. It will also work up quickly. Elise has a free pattern and tutorial for us so we … Read More ...
Now that you have given away your many wonderful crocheted projects, how do you feel about your gifts? Are they still yours? Do they now belong completely to the recipient to do with as s/he pleases? Do your feelings get … Read More ...
I feel compelled to give a shout out to a fairly new crocheter who seems fearless in attempting new projects and even better at making the adaptations she finds suitable. I certainly admire beautiful crochet work done by anyone. … Read More ...
Bracelets are hot, hot, hot right now! I wear my bangles every day and often add one or more additional bracelets to match an outfit. I love bracelets. So, it makes sense for me to combine my love of … Read More ...
Everyone needs some small gifts in a stash. Everyone needs to work up ‘just one more gift’ before the Big Eve arrives. Everyone loves to crochet smaller projects that work up quickly, make use of partial skeins, and bring … Read More ...
Who’da thunk that these pretty cloths started life as cotton tee shirts? Cyndee over at restyledjunk.com shows how to take your own old tee shirts, cut them into ‘tarn’ (tee shirt yarn), and crochet up these chunky, thirsty dishcloths or … Read More ...
