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 ...
Pretty Chevron Crochet Scarf
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 Your Crochet Gifts Have Been Given….Are There Still Strings Attached?
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 ...
An Adventurous Crocheter
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. But, … Read More ...
My Top Five Crochet Bracelets
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 crochet … Read More ...
More Quick And Easy Crochet Goodies
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 cheer … Read More ...
Tee Shirt To Tidy Cloth – A Crochet Twist
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 … Read More ...
More Christmas Quickie Crochets
Grandma Pam has some cute crochet patterns! Here are two that will work up very quickly for Christmas.
You won’t be able to resist the cute little Paperclip Wreaths. I bet these would make good teacher gifts – simple, quick… Read More ...
Making The Most Of Your Crochet
My friend Ronnie is a very talented crocheter. She can glimpse a pattern and almost instantly see where a mistake might crop up. She can look at my work and find where I’ve gone wrong right away – after I’ve … Read More ...
October Crochet Giveaway Winner Is ….
The winner of my October Three Book Giveaway is this lovely scarf, entry #7:
Designed and crocheted by me, Mary Buse Melick. Modeled by my dear daughter, Meagan.
Available in Sculpture Crochet Pattern Sets: SCK977 Shoulder Cozies.
Pattern is called:
… Read More ... Crochet Birthday Scarf (and Free Pattern)
I made this little scarf for my daughter’s birthday. Sadly, from this picture, you cannot see its true color. It’s a lovely dusty lavender that suits my daughter perfectly. The yarn is a delight to work with and has a … Read More ...
Supernatural Crochet
This is a super quick project you could work up in just a few hours. What a perfect way to knock off some of those names on your gift list! And, don’t forget yourself either. If you don’t have easy … Read More ...
Some Crochet Experiments And A Bad Dog
I often see a stitch combination/pattern or a pictured project which instantly inspires me to pick up my hook and yarn. Sometimes – a few times – I find something so great for me that I make it into … Read More ...
No-Holes Crochet Waistcoat Stitch
People are always looking for a stitch or stitch combination that leaves no holes in the created fabric. Well, this one might be for you. Clever crocheter Rhondda Mol found this stitch in an antique crochet book and updated the … Read More ...
Dye-ing To Crochet – Part Three
While Rita typically begins with variegated yarns, requiring her to use only a single color of dye, splendid results can be achieved by using more than one color of dye on your yarn. Over at Adorn Anew Blog, Stacey … Read More ...