I seldom check knit sites for crochet goodies, but that’s where I found this beauty. Definitely on my To-Do list!
Looking for more Crochet Cowl patterns? Check out these crochet cowl patterns we found on Etsy.This … Read More ...
December Crochet – It’s Not All About Gifting!
December is full of special online events for crocheters. Here are two that I thought might interest you.
First, there is a blog-hopping book release – and it’ looks like a really good book. I’ve seen pictures of all the … Read More ...
Making This One Today!
As many of you know, in addition to being a dedicated crocheter, I’m a dedicated walker. It was SOOOOO cold and windy outside this evening for my walk, that I cut it short. I’ve got the yarn for this, so … Read More ...
November Crochet Club Goodies
I wanted to share some of the wonderful show’n tell from the November meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Bet you’ll be jealous you don’t have this wonderful group of crocheters to meet with in your area. Wait! You … Read More ...
A Touch Of Autumn
Angela Best has a new design out that is different from any I’ve seen.
This is not a free pattern, but it’s very reasonably priced. Angela has created a lot of really cool and unusual designs over the years I’ve … Read More ...
Scarf Crazy
This is the one that got the whole thing started. And, it’s all Patty’s fault. She sent me a link to the pattern.
It’s not like I haven’t crocheted – and even designed – a keyhole scarf before. I … Read More ...
For Those Dreary Days….
Fall in these parts is often gray and dreary, rainy and miserable. I’m not a fan. But, when I saw this scarf, I thought, ‘Here’s the cure for a dreary day!” Caitlin has created this delightful pattern and … Read More ...
Book Review – Learn Bruges Lace
If you’re a bit like me, you’ve admired Bruges Lace from afar, assured that the technique was too advanced for you. Not so! This new book by Ellen Gormley really breaks down the stitch pattern into ‘bite-sized pieces’, using basic … Read More ...
Crochet Scarf Pattern – Is Your Grandmother Chunky?
I really like the look of this Chunky Granny Scarf. This one will work up quickly! I don’t usually make things using chunky/bulky yarn, but this one will get made. I also am not sure why it’s called Granny as … Read More ...
Book Review – Simple Crocheting
Erika Knight uses 20 projects in her new book, Simple Crocheting, to guide new and intermediate crocheters through the process of creating projects that are less complicated than one might expect from this accomplished designer. But, what might ‘simple’ … Read More ...
If Only…..
If only I lived closer to this place. If only there were more days in the week. If only I had a gazillion dollars to follow all my yarn and beading dreams.
This shop is a wondrous place! I think … Read More ...
Book Review- Crochet Garden by Suzann Thompson
Do you like to crochet flowers and other small things? Suzann Thompson clearly does! In this lovely follow-up to her charming book, Crochet Bouquet, Thompson provides many more motifs. I especially like the leaves she has created for this book. … Read More ...
Book Review – Bavarian Twist Crochet
I finally got my hands on a copy of the Annie’s Attic book, Learn To Do Bavarian Crochet that so many people have been talking about. It’s written by Jenny King and contains patterns for nine projects using the … Read More ...
What’s The Nicest Thing….Your Partner has said about your crochet?
Your Significant Other has ever said about your crochet? Did your husband tell you that the cap you made him was snuggly warm on a cold morning? Did your wife tell you that the scarf you made her … Read More ...
Ravelry, Pinterest, or ?
Where do you go (other than here 😉 to get your crochet eye-candy fix? I have several go-to sites for patterns when I know what I want to make, say a scarf or babyghan. But, when I just need some … Read More ...