Galler Yarns is a company that was new to me. They sent me a skein of delicious Inca Gold Cotton
. I wasn’t sure it would be delicious since I am not a fan of crocheting with cotton yarn. … Read More ...
Crochet Today! May/June, 2012
The latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine arrived in my mailbox today. Had to hustle all afternoon, chasing computer problems and running weekend errands til I could sit down to page through it. Several really good projects I wanted … Read More ...
A String of Hearts
This is too late for Valentin’s Day this year, but not too late to make for yourself, a heart-addicted friend, or as an anniversary gift. I simply fell in love with it the first time I laid eyes … Read More ...
Petals Pearls and Lace
I had the good fortune to run across this crocheters impressive baby hats today while walking at the mall. There are at least two shops at Chesterfield Mall that sell the wares of local artists. I always go in, looking … Read More ...
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted With?
Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More ...
Things People Crochet
I found this site that is new to me. It’s a lot of fun. It includes many crafts beside crochet, but the crochet there is pure eye candy. Some items are posted only for your viewing pleasure. Others are pictures … Read More ...
Freeform Creation
I’m a huge fan of freeform crochet. It’s akin to abstract art to me. For those of us who must follow a pattern, this is not the path to follow. But, for those who like to think outside the box, … Read More ...
If It’s Robyn Chachula, It’s ‘Siimply Crochet’
Are you a Robyn Chachula fan? If not, what’ wrong with you??? This book simply crochet 22 ‘Stylish Designs for Every Day’ is a great collection of beautiful pieces that you’ll actually wear and use. In addition to the designs … Read More ...
Finnish Follow-Up
One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is. First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl. Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link … Read More ...
Crochet A Solution
Here are two nifty ideas, one is a storage solution and one is to solve a home decor issue. I hope you’ll find both to be helpful.
I like this simple to construct hanger for storing your scarves. It’s constructed … Read More ...
Leave It To The Finnish
I know almost nothing about Finland or its language. I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international. Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, … Read More ...
Ruffle One Up For Me!
The hottest new thing in yarns are the so-called ‘ruffle yarns’. All the companies are making them. I’ve recently purchased one skein to play with myself. It’s really hard for me to resist experimenting with something new. I’ve yet to … Read More ...
Broken Blocks Scarf
Broken Blocks Scarf (Free Pattern For Personal Use Only)
THIS PATTERN HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS PROBABLY NOT FOR A BEGINNER
2 Skeins Sheep(ish) Yarn – worsted weight yarn Magenta(ish) is Color A; Teal(ish) is Color B
Thanks to … Read More ...
Don’t Be Sheep(ish) About It!
Vickie Howell sent me a couple skeins of her new yarn Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) in two yummy colors – Magenta(ish) and Teal(ish). Now, she doesn’t know me personally, but these were two very good color choices for me. Magenta … Read More ...
The Scarf That Wasn’t……
This ‘scarf’ started life as a wool sweater composed of brown wool squares complimented with off white tapestry style stitching. It came to me from a thrift store where I found it and decided it would be a good choice … Read More ...