It’s called a ‘shawlette’ but it looks like a shawl to me! And a beautiful one, at that.
And, since you and I will both want to make one for ourselves, you can get the free pattern here . … Read More ...
If It’s Robyn Chachula, It’s ‘Siimply Crochet’
Are you a Robyn Chachula fan? If not, what’ wrong with you??? This book simply crochet 22 ‘Stylish Designs for Every Day’ is a great collection of beautiful pieces that you’ll actually wear and use. In addition to the designs … Read More ...
Finnish Follow-Up
One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is. First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl. Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link … Read More ...
Leave It To The Finnish
I know almost nothing about Finland or its language. I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international. Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, … Read More ...
Seamless Crochet
Kristin Omdahl fans will be pleased to know that she has just released a new crochet book, Seamless Crochet, described as “techniques and motifs for join-as-you-go-designs.”
I can’t think of anyone who has told me that they’re in love … Read More ...
Austentatious Crochet – Jane Austen Designs
Jane Austen wrote novels of the Regency Era in England, that period in history that was just pre-Victorian, when women’s fashions were a bit elongated and very feminine without being as fussy as the full blown Victorian Era. The designs … Read More ...
Like Yarn??
If you love homegrown, hand spun, hand dyed, to die for yarns, I’ve got a new site for you! My friend, Mandy Pedigo, has just launched her new site – and she’s got a Giveaway going on there in … Read More ...
September Crochet Club
Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More ...
Why You Should Buy Crochet Today! Nov/Dec, 2011
I just got my hands on this latest issue of Crochet Today! magazine. This is one of their best issues! Of the 25 projects offered in this edition, FIVE of them are must-do’s and several others look … Read More ...
MY NEW CROCHET NOOK?
I’ve found it! My dream crochet corner! Too bad that it’s in someone else’s home on a different continent! I mean, really, how inconvenient is that? I think I could overcome the mileage and maybe convince the owner to let … Read More ...
Book Review – CROCODILE STITCH FASHIONS
The most talked about stitch in crochet these days is the Crocodile Stitch. Annie’s Attic has gathered eight pretty fashion patterns into a single book with detailed instructions to complete each one. The shawl featured on the cover is … Read More ...
CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2011
I wrote so much about the Yarn Crawl that I almost forgot to share the news of the latest meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. We met August 17, 2011 and there was lots of show ‘n tell. In … Read More ...
Book Review – FLEECE AND FIBER SOURCEBOOK
Did you know that not all sheep have fleece, that there is at least one breed of sheep that has ‘hair’ rather than fleece thus making it of not much use to crocheters? That’s just one of the hundreds of … Read More ...
IT’S A WINNER! Best of Interweave Crochet and Maureen
Maureen submitted this winning entry:
Wow…I didn’t realize I could do a search on free patterns on Interweave until I read it in this post. =)
It’s hard to narrow my favorite pattern down to 1, but I do like … Read More ...
YARN CRAWL, 2011, REVIEWED – PART ONE
The last four days of July, 2011 was time to Yarn Crawl in the St. Louis area! Twelve shops in the region participated, opening with special hours, a free treat for every visitor (from cookies, to water, to mints, to … Read More ...