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 ...
What Could We Crochet With Eight Million Feet of Twine?
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 ...
Crochet For A Frozen Princess
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 ...
Crochet A Menagerie
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 ...
Joining Crochet Squares – Mystique De-Mystified
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 ...
We Will Never Forget – Long May Our Flag Wave Free
September, 11, 2014.
We remain unvanquished. We remain a free people. We remain united. We remain free in Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and justice for All. Take a moment to remember.
Messy Crochet – All In Fun
When I saw these coasters, they made me chuckle. Only a parent would come up with this idea. Put the spill down before you even fill the cup with something that can be filled. You can see this on Etsy.com … Read More ...
Get Batty For Halloween Crochet
These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they? And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween. Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins? I think it would make a cool … Read More ...
Crochet A Planter
Fall is the time to bring in some plants to winter inside. I have a few on the front porch, including Henrietta, a rhododendron that my daughter started in her dorm room many years ago. It now resides on my … Read More ...
Reverse Color Crochet – A New Technique
The title and subject matter of this newly published book intrigued me the moment I saw it. At first, I admit to being a bit confused. I assumed this would be a new technique for creating crochet with different images … Read More ...
10 Creepy-Cute Halloween Crochet Patterns for Costumes and Decorations
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays, and with it come some of the most fun themed crafts! It’s time to start working on those skulls, pumpkins and ghosts – why not incorporate them into one of these spooky … Read More ...
Tunisian Crochet For Baby – Meet The Author!
This new book is full of goodies for baby, created by best selling crochet designer Sharon Silverman. I asked Sharon why she chose Tunisian crochet for babies
to create these designs. She kindly offered the following information:
Looking for more … Read More ...
My Top Five Unusual Christmas Crochet
Think Outside the Box with These Unusual Christmas Crochet Ideas
When it comes to holiday crochet, traditional favorites like Santa hats, snowflakes, and cozy stockings are always a hit. But what if you could shake things up this year with … Read More ...
Getting Started With Christmas Crochet
I know it’s likely way too hot where you (and I) live to even think about Christmas crochet, but it’s time. Unless you want to attempt to crochet around the clock once the calendar hits December 1, 2014, you need … Read More ...
Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl
When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it. You can see that better in the second photo. I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More ...