WOW! How have I overlooked crochet DVD’s before?? I’ve looked at their covers at craft stores and even at the library, but never took one home to see what is on one. Big Mistake! These things are treasure troves – … Read More ...
PROPERLY CONNECTED?
We are all aware of the many published crochet artists/designers. We buy their books and read articles about them in magazines. We peruse their websites and buy their goods on etsy. But, just HOW professional is professional?
I was researching … Read More ...
Book Review – LEARN A STITCH, CREATE A SCARF
Gee, I have to tell you, I thought this ‘technique’ was MY idea! I find a stitch I want to try, crochet it for a while, become bored with it or just dislike it, and voila! I put an edging … Read More ...
GET HOOKED – Crochet for Tweens
Here’s another book I ran across at the library. Get Hooked
You’ve probably seen it too. It’s aimed at ‘tweens’ beginning crocheters. It’s a brightly illustrated book with lots of appealing photos.
Up front, the book contains useful information on … Read More ...
GAUGE – is not just a suggestion. Make it a RESOLUTION!
Here’s a really cute and useful Lantern Moon Peppermint Candy tape measure I received as an early Christmas gift:
Gauge counts!
What is gauge? It’s the size of the stitches made relative to the yarn and hook used. Sound simple? … Read More ...
OUTTA TIME? LAST MINUTE CROCHET CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!
http://www.orble.com/free-lastminute-christmas-coaster-crochet-pattern/ (There’s a free pattern for this at the linked site.) NOTE – THIS LINK DOESN’T WORK PROPERLY – BUT WILL IF YOU CUT AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER’S ADDRESS BAR. SORRY!\
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? … Read More ...
YOU CAN MAKE THIS!!
You can make this – but WILL you? It’s kinda cute, but I might have to have a lot of extra time on my hands to take the time to crochet this:
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/free/FreeSmores3DCrochetScarfpattern.htm
There are a lot of cute patterns … Read More ...
FRUGAL GIFTING – SOME IDEAS FOR YOU
With our economy in its present state, I’ve been trying to come up with inexpensive gift ideas that will suit a wide variety of people and purposes. Here are some ideas I have or have come across:
http://members.tripod.com/pacycrochets/car/
This little … Read More ...
TKACM – SAY WHAT??
TKACM is an acronym for Teen Knit and Crochet Magazine. An enterprising group of talented teens who knit and crochet – as well as have well honed computer and writing skills – has launched a fun site aimed at encouraging … Read More ...
SUCH A GREAT IDEA! WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF IT??
Have you seen this crochet pattern book? I’ve had it in my hands several times, wondering if I wanted to buy it. The last time I looked at it, I FINALLY SAW what the patterns were! They are just crocheted … Read More ...
CAN YOU CROCHET WITH THIS YARN?????
I had the opportunity recently to visit a LYS that I haven’t been to in about two years. When I walked in and greeted the owner, my eye was immediately drawn to the yarn shown here:
It’s lovely stuff … Read More ...
WRAPPED IN CROCHET – PART DEUX
WRAPPED IN CROCHET: Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls by Kristin Omdahl
As promised, here is a preview of some of the outstanding patterns available in this book. Omdahl shows the depth of her designing skill with this array of projects.
“Labyrinth” … Read More ...
FLIKR-ING BY…
momwithahook has created what may be the perfect picky toddler meal!
FLIKR has rought us a great way for us to look at each other’s art. There are quite a few folks who have joined the craftgossip flikr group, including … Read More ...
Book Review – Blueprint Crochet, Modern Design For The Visual Crocheter
Many of us know the name
Robyn Chachula
as a luminary in the crochet world. What I didn’t know about her is that she’s a structural engineer. In my own long and varied career path (or simply job history), I … Read More ...
A VANTAGE ON VINTAGE CROCHET DESIGNS
There are a lot of older (vintage or antique if you prefer) patterns free online. Some of them are simply lovely and give us all kinds of inspiration. It’s great to run across a site full of these older masterpieces. … Read More ...