I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of … Read More ...
WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS SITE??
http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/tassel-doll-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
What little girl wouldn’t love this Tassel Doll Scarf (aside from my tomboy daughter)? It’s such a creative idea! Here are some others you’ll find on this site:
How cute is this penguin? There’s a mate for this little … Read More ...
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT CROCHET-ALONGS?
Have you ever participated in a CAL (crochet along)? Neither have I. Oh, a bunch of readers will have participated in them. I can’t really determine how I feel about them. The Mystery CAL’s seem like they might be more … Read More ...
IT CAUGHT MY EYE…
So, I’m sitting at the Crochet Club Meeting, minding my own business the other night, knowing I had to leave early to get to the airport to pick up my MIL who was flying in from India via Australia, when … Read More ...
SMASHING SCARVES FOR GIFTING
Scarves make great gifts. They tend to work up quickly, don’t take too much yarn, and are a great way to experiment with new stitches and color palettes. I often feel I can splurge on a single skein of luxurious … Read More ...
MORE ON TUNISIAN
Once you’ve checked out the book I reviewed, Tunisian Crochet by Sharon H. Silverman, you might want to find some more information about tunisian crochet on the ‘net. Lucky you! I’ve done the research for you. There’s a lot of … Read More ...
Book Review – Tunisian Crochet
Tunisian crochet is not my favorite. It seems overly repetitive to me – just plain boring. Kinda like I feel about working anything in all single crochets. However, there are times when the particular characteristics of tunisian are a real … Read More ...
SUMMER CROCHET
Summer is a good time to crochet things that don’t cover our laps or use thick, heavy yarns. It may also be a good time for us to try something new. Especially if you’ve never crocheted with thread, now is … Read More ...
LOOKING FOR YARN
I’ve been looking for a certain yarn that a friend of mine was working with last weekend. It’s a Red Heart worsted weight acrylic in a color called ‘Peruvian Print’. This stuff is remarkable. It’s a self-patterning yarn that makes … Read More ...
PUPPY LOVE
You gotta love this one – a free scarf pattern posted on the parent site of this blog. Can you think of a little boy or girl (or maybe their mom) who wouldn’t love this scarf??
I think I’d make … Read More ...
CROCHET STITCHES IN MOTION DVD
Leisure Arts has another winner with the Crochet Stitches in Motion DVD
that teaches 12 pattern stitches and offers 8 projects. I was anxious to see this DVD because it includes demonstration of a long stitch, a stitch that has … Read More ...
CROCHET DVD – HOORAY!!
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 ...