Patterns, projects and techniques
You’ve heard of Zombie debt (ouch!) and Zombie Apocalypse, no doubt. There are many Zombie references in pop culture these days. I mean, when you can combine Jane Austen and Zombie in the same sentence, a true phenomenon is occurring. … Read More ...
I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art. Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet. Doesn’t this … Read More ...
The granny square is one of the most widely used patterns in crochetdom. I have a friend who ONLY crochets the granny square, creating a single large square pattern for a baby afghan or a full size afghan. She has … Read More ...
The winning entry for Simply Sweet Crochet
is this one – not because it’s so long – but because it’s detailed and has great information that I’ve used with my students just the way the entry described.
I recently heard a news report that the Limited has just unveiled a line of clothing based on the hit TV show, Scandal. I’ve not seen the show, but I’m aware of it and of the sexy lead actress, Kerry … Read More ...
Just how many snowmen does it take to keep you warm? As many as you can crochet into this cute scarf. BTW who says all snowmen must be white? You could make some in other colors to use up some … Read More ...
I think every Halloween home needs a friendly spidery doily. This one, designed and offered as a free pattern by Betty Johnson, (see link below) is perfect! It works up very quickly so you can make more than one if … Read More ...
Even I like these ‘scary’ muffins but I think they’d be a great hit with the youngsters! I love the combination of colors and the way the designer has used scraps and little bits of this and that. Too cute! … Read More ...
Do you like beads like I like beads? This cool and simple pendant necklace can allow you to work with beads even if you never have before. The size beads used in this necklace are inexpensive and readily available at … Read More ...
There are hundreds if not thousands of free patterns online for crocheted shawls and fingerless gloves (texting mitts). I’m wondering how many people actually use these items? I think most crocheted scarves, caps, sweaters, and afghans are actually used and … Read More ...
We had our usual good time at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club last night. There was a lot of show n’ tell, but some of it was just outstanding and I wanted to be sure to … Read More ...
This might be the world’s largest ball of twine or maybe the largest is one of the other four pictured here. Hmmm. One is estimated to contain eight million feet of yarn. That’s just under 2,000,000 yards of twine. … Read More ...
I think I must be the only adult on the planet who has not seen this movie or even heard the entire song that every little princess (and some princes too) is singing. But, I am aware that the movie … Read More ...
Want to make a stuffed animal for someone special? You’ll find the perfect fuzzy friend in this collection called Edward’s Menagerie
by Kerry Lord. There are forty different soft and snuggly crocheted animal patterns in this charming collection so you’re … Read More ...
First, as most frustrated crocheters know, not all joining techniques are created equal! Most are downright ugly as well as being poorly explained in books and online. Others leave a ridge which I find to be unattractive in most applications. … Read More ...