The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of us crocheters … Read More ...
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by jd wolfe
The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of us crocheters … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Do you have a stash of cool buttons? If so, you might not have enough of any one button to finish off a garment. But, with this cool idea from Donatella, you can make fantastic use of those buttons. In … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
If you have never tried a project that does not begin with a foundation chain, this one would be a good place to start. It’s such a pretty strawberry motif and could easily be adapted to an afghan of any … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
My friend, Sweet Sheri, sent me a link to this pattern, calling it a summer scarf rather than the ‘Floral Necklace’ that Red Heart identifies it as on their free pattern site.
It’s not something I would wear for … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Carol Wolf always comes up with great interpretations of stitches and designs. This is her Crunch Scarf, created to use up extra yarn she had on hand. I love the texture of the crunch stitch.
For a very luxurious … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Simply Sweet Crochet is the perfect name for this book! All the designs are for lovely little girls – and will have you wanting to whip up some of them right away. Author Cony Larsen has created a collection of … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
The Never Ending Scarf is the perfect project for crocheters looking to create a warm and cozy scarf that is both stylish and practical. This scarf is designed to be long, luxurious and comfortable to wear, making it an ideal … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 very … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...
by jd wolfe
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 ...