I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me! Isn’t that nice? But, I really LIKE this magazine. It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet. I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...
A TRULY VINTAGE SHAWL
If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap. You’ll … Read More ...
CROCHET PACKAGE WRAPPING??
I’m enthralled with the ideas on this site for using yarn to ‘wrap’ packages. The correct term might be to ’embellish’ wrapping – but I just LOVE what they’ve done with the yarn.
My mind is running wild with ideas … Read More ...
CAN SOMETHING BE TOO EASY??
Check this out! The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest! This looks almost too easy to be true. If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More ...
A MAGAZINE WITH GREAT GIFT IDEAS
The latest issue of Interwearve Crochet Accessories (special Issue 1010) is on the newsstands now and is FULL of wonderful ideas that will make fantastic gifts for those special people in your life!
There are lots of very attractive caps, … Read More ...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, SEPTEMBER, 2010
As usual, we had a fun gathering. Teresa, Joyce and Melinda were unable to attend but we hope to see them (and others) soon. Here’s what was offered for Show n’ Tell:
Georgia, the shop owner, showed off the huge … Read More ...
CROCHET SO FINE…….
Book Review -GIFTED Crochet And Knitting
Gifted, Lovely Little Things To Knit & Crochet is the name of one of the most recent publications from Interweave Press. Doesn’t it have an inviting cover?
Mags Kandis has created a very attractive array of knit and crochet items … Read More ...
CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2010 MEETING ROUND UP
I’m choosing to post the Show ‘n Tell notes from the St. Louis Crochet Club’s August, 2010 meeting here so I can highlight some of the yarns used. Those of you familiar with my usual meeting ’round-up’ posts know that … Read More ...
FOR YOUR CROCHET APPLIQUES
One of my favorite products has been hard to find. But, I just found where to purchase it! I haven’t used this website yet, so I can’t speak to their worthiness, but the fact that they carry Aleene products … Read More ...
DYEABOLICAL
I recently met Rachel, the owner of Dyeabolical Yarns and Spinning Fibers. And, I quickly snatched up a hank of her beautifully hand painted cotton warp yarn in a colorway that includes lavenders, roses, and golds. Can’t wait to get … Read More ...
BLOGTEST – AND HOW IT WORKS…
I really do have too many crochet books. Really! I’ve decided that the readers of my blog will be the recipients of my stash downsizing efforts. I’ve also got skeins and skeins of yarn and some other crochet accessories – … Read More ...
LOVE THAT BLOG!
Here are some blogs that I’ve recently viewed. So much inspiration here!!
I love the garland here – and her great color choices:
http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet/
Always on the lookout for sweet baby afghans. There’s a very lovely free pattern, the Tiramisu … Read More ...
SNUGGLE UP
Everyone has seen these advertised on TV. Has anyone but me LONG AGO taken one’s long, fluffy robe and PUT IT ON BACKWARDS? In my last house, my little lair was so cold that I’d routinely do this. Why didn’t … Read More ...