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Congratulations, Ambar!! I hope you find lots of goodies in this book. Please send me your snail mail info so I can get this book in the mail to you.… Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
Ambar
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Congratulations, Ambar!! I hope you find lots of goodies in this book. Please send me your snail mail info so I can get this book in the mail to you.… Read More ...
This sassy little number, complete with the sweet flower, demonstrates a fantastic use for the crocodile stitch which has been so popular of late. Check out the pattern and pictures here. Without the handle attached, it looks amazingly like … Read More ...
How often have you wanted to add a button to a project – but a button that would ‘disappear’ into the design rather than stand out, calling attention to itself? I love ‘statement’ buttons, but they aren’t always appropriate for … Read More ...
If you’ve seen this wonderful book, you know that Margaret Hubert is an exceedingly talented crochet designer. This hat was pictured in her book, but no pattern was given. Now, the pattern has been made available for all of us … Read More ...
This cute rose is created a bit differently from most patterns I’ve seen. Check it out for yourself. It’s a snap to work up and would make such a nice brooch. This is just an example of one of many … Read More ...
No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball! Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More ...
I believe that all crocheters are designers. Most of us tweak a pattern to suit our needs and tastes. Many, like me, find a pattern to be merely a suggestion – a hint as to how to proceed, hoping to … Read More ...
When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter. I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost. No one wants a … Read More ...
Since I’m not adept at knitting, I asked my friend Mandy Pedigo, the owner of The Cloistered Lamb and a fabric artist extraordinaire, to take a look and give me the benefit of her expertise. Here is her review of … Read More ...
The winner of this Giveaway is Christina with this entry:
Thanks for the giveaway! I love this one as a little coin purse or small gift/treat holder. http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=6171&cps=21191
My zipcode is 41041
This contest gave me fits! You crocheters … Read More ...
Well, this rug isn’t actually ragged. It’s just made in the style of a Rag Rug which makes it rugged, for sure. What I like about this project is that it not only uses recycled thrift store sheets but … Read More ...
I saw this cute dress the other day and wanted to share this free pattern as well as some ideas about the dress that you might not have thought of. The pattern indicates that this dress is a size 3 … Read More ...
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 ...
I read about this tool in the Summer 2013 issue of Crochet! magazine and can’t wait to get my hands on one. I am not great with color. I know what I like but that’s about as far as it … Read More ...
Ever find yourself trying to dig around in your project bag to find your teeny but indispensable tape measure? Well, if you put some ears on it, you’ll find it quicker. At least that’s what Tania has convinced me of … Read More ...