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 content … Read More ...
Book Review -1000 Ideas For Creative Reuse
If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a week, you know that I’m very attracted to the work of those who upcycle, recycle, repurpose, reuse, redesign, renew, remake, and restyle. Do I have all the re-‘s covered? I … Read More ...
STITCHES THAT HEAL
http://stitch-story.blogspot.com/2010/03/stitches-that-heal.html
How about some ‘New Age” (actually ancient) healing?
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=934630
Here’s a nice brief story about another little item that has healing powers. It’s a crochet Fuzzy Whazzit. Take a minute to read this story to learn how you might … Read More ...
IN NEED OF INSPIRATION?
Check out this crocheters wonderful work. I stumbled across this blog and scrapbook while looking for something else entirely. Thank Heaven for Serendipity!
http://heidiwalsh.pbworks.com/Haw++Frost+Shawl+Cardigan
Dig around this site – and plan to spend a lot of time drooling over her … Read More ...
TEMPTING ADS – FINAL INSTALLATION
For my final installation on Tempting Ads from our favorite crochet mags, I’ve gathered some really crochet friendly information. I was thrilled to find the site that has nicely priced coned yarns/threads – and they actually mention what would be … Read More ...
CROCHET A PRETTY COWL – A TWIST ON THE SCARF
I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend. I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends. But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry … Read More ...
TEMPTING ADS
I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night. I just love this magazine. There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what … Read More ...
RECYCLE – RY
I fell in love with this free project from Crafts n’ Things Magazine. It’s not actually crochet as you make it with wool sweaters scrounged from the thrift store or your closet. But, I’d have fun embellishing it with crochet … Read More ...
MORE FLOWERS
Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers. There are so many ways to use these lovelies. Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband … Read More ...
PHASE INTO PHALL (er…. FALL)
The air is suddenly crisp and cool. Fall (my least favorite time of year) may well be upon us and it’s still August! Tho’ I’m not a fan of Fall as cold winter soon follows, I do like the colors … Read More ...
Book review- CONTEMPORARY CROCHET
Here’s a new book by Sys Fredens. Contemporary Crochet , I was not familiar with this designer/author, but I sure do like her designs! I am currently working on one of the pullovers in this book for my daughter. Not … Read More ...
SUMMER SHIMMERS
http://www.redheart.com/FreePatterns/tabid/118/Default.aspx?tabid=118&patternid=WR1841.pdf
I just received the free pattern info on the beautiful capelet shown here while I was browsing the net for a sheer Summer shoulderette which would be well suited to the transition from hot, muggy days to damp, chilly … Read More ...
CROCHET COOLNESS – some news and some updates
Have you seen this? How cool is it that this young guy crochets these outrageous overalls – his very own design – and wears them fearlessly? Neither of my sons would or could carry this off! Check out the rest … 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 ...
CRAFTS ‘N THINGS
Crafts ‘n Things is one of my favorite general crafting magazines. It always has the latest crafts, great pictures, and you can usually count on at least one or two crochet projects in it. The April, 2009 issue is one … Read More ...