What does cauliflower have to do with crochet? Not much. This is just an example of an everyday fractal. Fractals are amazing mathematical shapes first described by Gaston Julia and Benoit Mandelbrot. You can google those guys and read til … Read More ...
CAN YOU HEAR CROCHET???
Well, yes….. If you tune into the right online connection, you can listen to Kim Guzman and others discuss our favorite subject – no, NOT politics!! Crochet! Check this out:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/Kim?Guzman
Kim has an amazing array of new patterns coming … Read More ...
A VANTAGE ON VINTAGE CROCHET DESIGNS
There are a lot of older (vintage or antique if you prefer) patterns free online. Some of them are simply lovely and give us all kinds of inspiration. It’s great to run across a site full of these older masterpieces. … Read More ...
‘VINTAGE’ GOODIES
We all like to wear stylish clothing and carry chic purses. To some of us, this is far more important than it is to others. Like me. I’m not really into style. If I’m ever actually ‘in style’ it’s a … Read More ...
BOOK REVIEW – CROCHET DESIGNS BY TESS DAWSON
I ran across this project packed book in the new release section of my local public library. It’s subtitled ’25 must-have items to make’. I agree that there are a good number of attractive projects in this book, making it … Read More ...
DOUBLESTITCH, the review
Doublestitch, Designs for the Crochet Fashionista
by Erika and Monika Simmons
Published by Interweave Press, 2008, 128 pages, ISBN 978159668006630
Erika and Monika, identical twins, are young, beautiful, fashionable, and talented crochet entrepreneurs. Their crochet designs are fashion forward – … Read More ...
BROOMSTICKS AND HAIRPINS?
Recent crochet sightings have awakened an interest in me to learn these two crochet techniques – hairpin lace and broomstick. To that end, I’ve done some surfing and come upon some great sites to learn these techniques. So, as usual, … Read More ...
A SHAWL AND AN IDEA
I admit, I did not crochet this lovely shawl. I wish I had. I found it at a thrift store for the princely sum of $1.50! Some crocheter out there crocheted this beauty in broomstick stitch (one I have never … Read More ...
LION BRAND CONTEST – YOU GET TO JUDGE!
Above is the tiny url preview link to the Lion Brand Yarn Contest being co-sponsored by the website at www.instructables.com. The instructables.com website is a fun place to visit. There are a bunch of entries in the LB Yarn Contest … Read More ...
Vogue Knitting – Crocheted Shawls on the go! A Review.
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 ...