If you have yarn and can made a double crochet, this is the simplest scarf/cowl you can possibly make. It’s got a lot of impact for such a simple project. The yarn really does all the work for you! As … Read More ...
Using Up Yarn – Or A Christmas ExStringvaganza
Here are a few quick ideas for using up you scraps of yarn to make your packages look very special – and unique. Most need no instruction. Turn the plainest of paper into the most stylish packages under the tree. … Read More ...
From Junk to Jems
You know I love to take lowly, throwaways to make something cool, preferrably using crochet. Here are a few ideas I’ve run across recently. Hope you’ll like them.
Use a cereal box for the tag and crochet a tiny wreath … Read More ...
Can you crochet at a quilt shop?
Yes! If that quilt shop is Country Home Quilters in the tiny burg of Leadington, Missouri. Leadington is near Farmington, about 40 minutes south of St. Louis. It’s a hidden treasure that I would not have known about except for … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Turkey
This is my all time favorite Thanksgiving pattern. There are plenty of things we can crochet for this holiday. We could make doilies or placemats, ears of Indian corn, wreaths, and pumpkins. But, this one is the absolute … Read More ...
A Handmade Christmas
This is such a charming book that if you craft gifts other than crocheted, you’ll want to nab a copy of it for yourself. Many of the projects are fiber based, but there is also knitting, paper crafting and some … Read More ...
Felted Soap
This is an idea that’s new to me! Have you heard of felted soap? It sounds like the perfect marriage of yarn and practicality. The resulting bar of soap is both pretty and useful, quick and easy to … Read More ...
Fall Crochet!
Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More ...
Got Scraps?
I saw these cute Rosettes that are made by twisting scraps of yarn, I decided they’d be a great way to use up scraps and partial skeins – but I’d make the base yarn by chaining rather than twisting the … Read More ...
Lazy Crochet
When I saw this idea, I just had to share. Matilda uses a sewing machine to finish off the cut edge to create the cardigan, but I’d use a pretty scrap of yarn to crochet over that raw edge – … Read More ...
Quick! Make A Pile Of These!
I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. This crocheter lined up her colors … Read More ...
A Wonderful Idea for Mom
I just love the look of this flowery wreath! I can’t imagine a mom who wouldn’t love to have this hanging on her front door or in a window or even on a wall. Lorraine’s color choices need not be … Read More ...
Keeping Little Fingers Busy
Some friends of mine with younger kids were recently talking about the summer activities they were trying to figure out for their kids and about VBS (Vacation Bible School). I offered the idea that finger crocheting would be a great … Read More ...
Scrappy Cowl
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More ...
Exceptionally Cute Felted Purse
Anneliese over at Aesthetic Nest has done it again! She’s designed this cute little felted purse for her daughter. I love it! The bright colors are very appealing. The tutorial she offers makes it a snap to work up your … Read More ...