Patterns, projects and techniques
What’s hot on Etsy? Well, there’s lots of crochet there! I found some vendors who have some spectacular crochet offerings. Tell me what you like.
There’s this pretty crochet bracelet at Beach Plum Cottage
Then, there’s this interesting piece… Read More ...
I just love this sunflower – and it has an interesting story. You can read its story and get the free pattern designed by Julia Schwartz here. I only found this beauty because I was intrigued by the description … Read More ...
Ok, I know why they call it the Weaving Dept but I think it should be called the Yarn Dept. What they have rooms and rooms of is YARN! Here’s just a small sample:
Of course, since they call themselves … Read More ...
June 23, 2012 is the date for the Susan G. Komen Run For The Cure in St. Louis. Near the Arch, there will be thousands of mostly women (but men and kids too) who will come together to walk and … Read More ...
I finally got my hands on a copy of the Annie’s Attic book, Learn To Do Bavarian Crochet that so many people have been talking about. It’s written by Jenny King and contains patterns for nine projects using the … Read More ...
When I first learned to crochet (after several fruitless attempts from a variety of teachers), I knew no one in my personal life who crocheted. The woman who had finally been successful in teaching me this fine art … Read More ...
Ok, this is just an idea – no pattern or anything. It’s not even really a button (I don’t think). But, I can see using this idea on those large and usually not very attractive faceted glass or … Read More ...
It’s some kinda crazy when I find a book on the shelf of my local library, go online, and find that I can buy it – for $199.00!!
When I got this book off the library shelf, I thought to … Read More ...
Have you seen this magazine at your favorite book or craft retailer? If you have, you must know that it’s a bargain at $6.99! This issue is full of beautiful crochet designs, the quality of which we have come to … Read More ...
I like so many of the designs at Wolf Crochet. It’s fortunate for us when a designer of this quality offers her patterns to us for free! This shrug (which I would call a cap sleeve afghan) is one of … Read More ...
If you’re a fan of the phenomenon of the American Girl dolls, you’ll love the free patterns you’ll find on this site. You might also like the cheery Faeries Blanket pictured here. Isn’t it bright and happy?
But, back … Read More ...
I ran across this book at my local library last week. Don’t know how I missed it before. I don’t believe I ever saw it for sale at any of my usual haunts.
I’m glad I ran across it because … Read More ...
I found this great site that is JAMMED full of wonderful patterns for babies of all sizes – and for dolls. This is not such a stretch as babies and dolls are often the same size. There is a huge … Read More ...
The latest issue of Crochet Today! Magazine arrived in my mailbox today. Had to hustle all afternoon, chasing computer problems and running weekend errands til I could sit down to page through it. Several really good projects I wanted … Read More ...
The latest issue of Crochet! Magazine is a stunner! You’re sure to enjoy several of the designs in this issue. I just received my subscription copy in today’s mail and I’m excited to pull out some yarn to get … Read More ...
