I heard about how much my friend, Ronnie, like this book, so I asked her to write a review for all of us. So, here’s my guest columnist, Ronnie, with her review:
The latest in the series from Crochet Shawls … Read More ...
Vintage Book Review- ADVENTURES IN CROCHETING – the third rerun
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More ...
ADORN SUMMER 2007
I’m a magazine junkie! There – the truth is out. I don’t subscribe to all of the magazines that I love, but I do check them out from the library, buy them at thrift stores and garage sales, and use … Read More ...
Free Crochet Pattern – Stacked Shells Doll Blanket
Stacked Shells Doll Blanket (or square, or large afghan, or shawl, or ……….)
Need Crochet supplies and Yarn? We highly recommend Lionbrand for quality yarn and ongoing yarn sales and discounts. Make sure to check out their free crochet … Read More ...
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
This book is a rip-off for all crocheters! Its full title is ‘Family Circle Easy Plus Size Knits’ and bills itself as having ’50 knit and crochet styles’. There is exactly ONE crochet item in … Read More ...
MY NEXT PROJECT…..A SHAWL
Have you seen the garnstudio site? www.garnstudio.com
Lots of free patterns there in crochet and knit. This is my next WIP:
You can find the free pattern – which is really just a chart – by going to the main … Read More ...
A SIMPLE SQUARE
Thata hosts one of my very favorite blogs. She is SOOOO creative and is a prolific crocheter, despite having a family and job outside the home. She recently posted a ‘simple’ square of her own design. This square is so … Read More ...
CROCHETING WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND YOUR …?
abilities! well, beyond my abilities. i just can’t hold the yarn with this cast on! there are any number of other things i can’t do or can do poorly or very slowly – like typing. gives me far more respect … Read More ...
Fiber Festival 2007
Did you think that the ONLY places that have Fiber Festivals are in NY & CA, or Maine & Vermont? Many of my meanderings online have led me to think that was the case. Well, IT’S NOT! Right here in … Read More ...