I am always interested in patterns that are touted as taking one skein. Tempts me because I have lots of odds and ends (otherwise called orphan) skeins in my stash. However, all skeins are not created equal – as you … Read More ...
FRESH AND FANCY CROCHET
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More ...
TWIRLED EDGE SCARF
No picture to show you of the scarf, but there’s a good video that’s free for the looking here AND you’re gonna love it! There are a number of other free DIY crochet projects on this site. Any of them … Read More ...
Ribbon Afghan with tutorial
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More ...
THE BEADED EDGE
This beautiful book, full of crochet beaded confections, is due for publication very soon. It’s another beauty from Interweave Press.
If there’s anything you want to edge with beads, this book has a project or an idea to suit you. … Read More ...
TWINKY CHAN’S CROCHET GOODIES FOR FASHION FOODIES
What a title for a book! Those of us who have admired Twinkie’s work before are less likely to be surprised by the title – the combining of two of life’s great pleasures – food and crochet. But, what a … Read More ...
CREATING CROCHET FABRIC Experimenting with Hook, Yarn, and Stitch
Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries. This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More ...
CAN SOMETHING BE TOO EASY??
Check this out! The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest! This looks almost too easy to be true. If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More ...
A MAGAZINE WITH GREAT GIFT IDEAS
The latest issue of Interwearve Crochet Accessories (special Issue 1010) is on the newsstands now and is FULL of wonderful ideas that will make fantastic gifts for those special people in your life!
There are lots of very attractive caps, … Read More ...
NECK SCARF/EAR WARMER
This is a pic of my daughter modeling a narrower version of the Miley Cowl. I have fallen in love with this pattern. It’s a keeper! In the pictured version, I used two yarns from my stash – one is … Read More ...
UNIVERSAL YARN ‘PATCHWORK’
As I was about to depart my LYS empty handed (almost a miracle!!), I spied this new yarn atop one of the yarn baskets. I touched it – and the rest is history. It’s incredibly soft and comes in dreamy … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, SEPTEMBER, 2010
As usual, we had a fun gathering. Teresa, Joyce and Melinda were unable to attend but we hope to see them (and others) soon. Here’s what was offered for Show n’ Tell:
Georgia, the shop owner, showed off the huge … Read More ...
Crochet a Costume
I don’t ‘do’ Halloween anymore. No kids or grand kids in the target age range for the festivities. Aside from forcing myself to remain far away from any store that has candy on sale for 75-90% off in the day … Read More ...
Filet Monogram Blanket
This idea is so simple and straightforward – and awesome – that I really wish I’d thought of it. Everyone seems to love the idea of a family name or monogram in filet. Filet is hard for me. I’ve done … Read More ...