Isn’t this guy adorable? He’s called a Rockhopper Penguin by his designer. Dig those eyebrows!
When my now 28 year old son was a wee lad, he loved penguins. I didn’t crochet in those days. I found a cute little … Read More ...
A Cap For Spidey
So many youngsters (and some not so young) are huge fans of Spiderman. This cute cap would be perfect for those fans! Imagine a kiddo with his Spiderman afghan topped with this cap. I just love the vision. So, … Read More ...
Start With A Cuff
To make this fantastic looking scarf, you start with a little crochet. You crochet a cuff. Just a little cuff. Then, you do the rest. ChiWei over at OneDogWoof has created this stellar scarf and a great tutorial and … Read More ...
More Ways To Wrap Your Scarf
I recently ran across a great (new to me) way to wrap a scarf. This does not have to be a crocheted scarf, but since we’re all about crochet here, you can use any of these to wrap … Read More ...
Super Simple Scarf and Cowl
If you have yarn and can made a double crochet, this is the simplest scarf/cowl you can possibly make. It’s got a lot of impact for such a simple project. The yarn really does all the work for you! As … Read More ...
Scarf Central – Knitting Patterns
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 ...