Here’s a late report of the show n’ tell at the last meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. We are a diverse group and we welcome knitters, weavers, and those who do other sorts of needle arts in addition … Read More ...
QUEEN OF SCARVES?
I found this nifty little blog when I was looking for help with the pattern for the Queen Anne’s Lace Scarf.
I was very happy with the tutorial for this scarf, so I began to surf through the rest of … Read More ...
SAMPLE-A-STITCH
I love sampling new stitch patterns, but I want ‘instant’ gratification. One way to attain that is to use the new stitch or motif to create a scarf. That way, I’m not tied into a huge project like an afghan … Read More ...
CROCHET! A Winning Edition
Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year. The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More ...
MARCH CROCHET CLUB MEETING NOTES
We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011. I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE
We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)
Ronnie also shared the … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...
SPRING FLOWERS – LAY DOWN YOUR LEI
Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring. I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc. Also, a great way to use up that … Read More ...
GOODIE SCOODIE
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39198311/scoodie-easy-crochet-pattern
If you want to warm your ears and neck or those of someone else, this pattern is for you! It works up so quickly and can be easily made in a variety of sizes by simply changing the size … Read More ...
SOME PRETTY VINTAGE
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/01/02/ring-in-the-vintage-new-year-day-2-vintage-crochet-hatpurse-pattern.aspx
This pretty vintage hat – and its matching clutch purse – are available free from the link above. Bramcoast Publications has a run of 15 free vintage patterns for the first 15 days of January, 2011 – not all … Read More ...
ONE SKEIN SCARF – SO PRETTY FOR SPRING
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 ...