I’m a total sucker for turtles. I love them – living, stuffed, figurines, etc. I’ve had them as pets and have been known to pull over to rescue one who’s stranded in the middle of the road. Cats, well, that’s … Read More ...
No Pattern Required
Justine at mucho color has created this fantastic scrap-crazy laptop cozy that everyone needs to make! You don’t need to have a pattern or even be able to read her language to follow her tutorial. You can work up your … Read More ...
A Special-Tie
Father’s Day is upon us again and we are all looking for a way to crochet something wonderful for Dad. Well, that’s pretty hard to do. I know that the men in my life have all the caps and scarves … Read More ...
A Good Oldie For You!
This is the updated and revised 2012 edition of Donna Kooler’s classic reference book that is in the hands of many crocheters. I just ran across this at my public library and decided to share my review of it with … Read More ...
Flowers Everywhere! Giveaway Winner Announced!
Here’s the book 50 Sunflowers to Knit and Crochet
. that my readers were trying to win. You gave me a LOT of work to do! This one was very difficult for me. I should just stick to the random … Read More ...
Look What’s Cute
Over at Cut Out + Keep, there are oodles of crafting projects, including crochet. Since I’m always on the look out for crochet flower designs, I check there occasionally. Found a few other cute ideas I wanted to share. Here … Read More ...
Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book Review (Knitting)
Since I’m neither an accomplished nor an avid knitter, I asked my friend, Mandy Pedigo, to write this review for me. Mandy is a very accomplished fiber atrist, completing her degree in fiber arts. She loves anything to do … Read More ...
Flowers and Shells
I think flowers and shells go together well – at least in crochet. Elise has offered a free pattern for this very pretty Infinity Scarf.
Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book
How To Make 100 Crochet Appliques
If you like to add small bits of crochet to garments, totes, and accessories, this book has plenty of material for you. This book contains groupings of appliques that will please you and others. There are seasonal appliques, those … Read More ...
Runway Crochet
Have you been seeing crochet all over the fashion world like I have? I guess Margaret Hubert had too as she’s collected a ravishing bunch of patterns in this book entitled Runway Crochet. I took the book to my … Read More ...
Handy Genius and Casting Spells
Sometimes the most humble crochet project can really make a difference in the quality of one’s life. That’s crochet genius! In this case, Sheila has invented a potholder we weren’t smart enough to know we needed, but will not … Read More ...
A Wise Enough Crochet Owl Wall Hanging
This stunning pattern appears on a Spanish language blog, but you can make it for yourself because it contains a very clear diagram to accompany the pattern. So, head over there and print off the pattern so you can … Read More ...
Teeny Critters
These cute little pencil toppers will be just the right thing as a small gift to celebrate the last day of school. Get a coloring book and a few work books to keep the kiddies busy (and prevent backsliding) for … Read More ...
Crochet Pattern – Lacy Afghan
This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration. Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered. This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother. … Read More ...
Sunflowers Galore!
I don’t know if all 50 of these are technically sunflowers, but I do know they are all lovely! Kristin Nicholas has created so many flower patterns in so many colors and textures that you’ll find plenty of inspiration in … Read More ...