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Freeform Creation

December 28, 2011 by jd wolfe

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’

December 23, 2011 by jd wolfe

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

November 29, 2011 by jd wolfe

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

November 21, 2011 by jd wolfe

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

November 19, 2011 by jd wolfe

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!

November 17, 2011 by jd wolfe

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

November 13, 2011 by jd wolfe

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!

November 11, 2011 by jd wolfe

 

 

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……

November 9, 2011 by jd wolfe

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 ...

September Crochet Club

October 17, 2011 by jd wolfe

Sweet Eleanor Scarf

I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club.  Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me.  Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell.  Sorry I missed it.  I’ll … Read More ...

CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2011

September 8, 2011 by jd wolfe

I wrote so much about the Yarn Crawl that I almost forgot to share the news of the latest meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club.  We met August 17, 2011 and there was lots of show ‘n tell.  In … Read More ...

“HOOKED ON CROCHET”

September 3, 2011 by jd wolfe

“Hooked On Crochet” is but one of the books of the talented Candi Jensen.  This book contains ’20 Sassy Projects’ and” includes step-by-step instructions for beginners’.  That’s all on the cover and it’s true!  Especially the part about … Read More ...

IT’S A WINNER! Best of Interweave Crochet and Maureen

September 2, 2011 by jd wolfe

Maureen submitted this winning entry:

Wow…I didn’t realize I could do a search on free patterns on Interweave until I read it in this post. =)

It’s hard to narrow my favorite pattern down to 1, but I do like … Read More ...

YARN CRAWL, 2011 – REVIEW PART THREE

August 13, 2011 by jd wolfe

In Southern Illinois, what we call Metro East in St. Louis, two yarn shops participated in the Yarn Crawl.  The first one we visited was Knit One, Weave Too at 303 North Main Street, Edwardsville, Illinois, just a mile or … Read More ...

YARN CRAWL REVIEW – CONTINUED – PART TWO

August 11, 2011 by jd wolfe

Here is more information about Yarn Crawl, 2011 which occurred the last weekend of July.  Twelve shops participated.  Check my earlier article for reviews of the first few shops.  This is Part Two.  Please stay tuned for the final part … Read More ...

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