You may not be able to read the instructions for the delicate motifs on this site, but you can follow the charts – or just use the idea to make a similar project using motif patterns you already own … Read More ...
Patriotic 4th of July Memorial Crochet Wreath Pattern
Time to get your flag on! Kara has come up with another design that will be admired by all. This one is quick and easy enough to complete in time to decorate your front door for July 4. Check … Read More ...
“Love” That Wreath
Sher has created yet another crocheted wreath in her series. This one hides a secret. Before you make this one for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, you can make the one on the other side to celebrate the snows of … Read More ...
Some Very Quick Gingerbread (Crochet, That Is)
Ursula has created these adorable and very easy Gingerbread tags and is offering a free pattern and tutorial for us! You can use them as gift tags, ornaments, fridgies, or as Ursula has done in this example – made a … Read More ...
From Junk to Jems
You know I love to take lowly, throwaways to make something cool, preferrably using crochet. Here are a few ideas I’ve run across recently. Hope you’ll like them.
Use a cereal box for the tag and crochet a tiny wreath … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Turkey
This is my all time favorite Thanksgiving pattern. There are plenty of things we can crochet for this holiday. We could make doilies or placemats, ears of Indian corn, wreaths, and pumpkins. But, this one is the absolute … Read More ...
Super Duper Quick Halloween
Great tutorial to make this very quick project just in time for Halloween. Go for it!
Note: The site is in Spanish, but scroll down a bit for the English version.
Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out … Read More ...
Fall Crochet!
Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More ...
Book Review – A Brief Aside
When I’m not crocheting (and working and walking and dancing and doing other non-crochety things), I’m often doing other kinds of crafting. One of the benefit of crafting that is especially close to my heart is the repurposing of what … Read More ...
A Wonderful Idea for Mom
I just love the look of this flowery wreath! I can’t imagine a mom who wouldn’t love to have this hanging on her front door or in a window or even on a wall. Lorraine’s color choices need not be … Read More ...
This Shouts Spring!
Sher from FlyTheCoopCrafts has created this charming wreath that just Shouts Spring! Don’t you love it? You’ll have fun reading Sher’s article about how she came to create this fusion design. I absolutely love one of the wreaths that inspired … Read More ...
A Wreath For Valentine?
Yes! I think this lovely, understated wreath would look fab with a pretty heart added to it. First, you follow the tutorial here to make the wreath.
Then, you crochet one or more hearts to add to the wreath … Read More ...
Cute Package Topper
Ok, this looks purely Christmas, right? But, it’s not!
But, consider this. Without the wreath part, it’s just an awesome bow. And, you’ve got packages to wrap all year long, right? So, save this sweet free pattern so you can … 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 ...
YOU-TUBE YOUR CHRISTMAS CROCHET
While looking at something else on youtube.com, I ran across some fantastic (and easy) Christmas projects that will please you and those you gift. No pix here, but check these out. They’re easy and quick and might just be right … Read More ...