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 Halloween 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 … Read More ...
CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2010 MEETING ROUND UP
I’m choosing to post the Show ‘n Tell notes from the St. Louis Crochet Club’s August, 2010 meeting here so I can highlight some of the yarns used. Those of you familiar with my usual meeting ’round-up’ posts know that … Read More ...
MORE CHRISTMAS 2010
Ready for some more Christmas ideas? Try one or more of these.
How about a banner highlighted with poinsettias in your favorite Christmas colors. Find the pattern to purchase here.
Make this into a Christmas train for your mantle … Read More ...
ST LOUIS YARN CRAWL – 2010
Whew! We made it to all the shops on our ‘passport’. We looked, we petted, we bought! As we had the ‘help’ of two youngsters, Miss Isabella, age 4, and Miss Gabriella, age almost 3, our efforts to touch every … Read More ...
FIND ME A PATTERN, PLEASE!
I just bought four skeins of this utterly delicious yarn:
Berroco Sox Metallic
Each 100 gram skein contains 380 yards (350 meters) of yarn and suggests a 3.25 hook. Care is machine wash warm, lay flat to dry. Fiber … Read More ...