Theresa over at Salty Peanut Stitchery has created this cute bracelet to wear for July 4. Of course, one could make it in any color or color combination, adding just the right button for effect. She has a nice tutorial … Read More ...
MAY Giveaway Winner Is…..
Wilma Keith!
This was her entry:
I have fallen in love with the “Bavarian Crochet” patterns by Jenny King.
Made one lapghan for charity and another for new gg due in Oct.
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Book Review- Crochet Garden by Suzann Thompson
Do you like to crochet flowers and other small things? Suzann Thompson clearly does! In this lovely follow-up to her charming book, Crochet Bouquet, Thompson provides many more motifs. I especially like the leaves she has created for this book. … Read More ...
Pineapple Purse
I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse. I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe. Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear. With … Read More ...
Ruffles For You
I had just been admiring a knitted and felted bag that looks very much like this little crocheted number! When I saw this, I just had to share it. The knitted and felted version uses wool yarn for the body … Read More ...
Quick! Make A Pile Of These!
I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. This crocheter lined up her colors … Read More ...
Book Review – Bavarian Twist Crochet
I finally got my hands on a copy of the Annie’s Attic book, Learn To Do Bavarian Crochet that so many people have been talking about. It’s written by Jenny King and contains patterns for nine projects using the … Read More ...
How To Build a Crochet Club
When I first learned to crochet (after several fruitless attempts from a variety of teachers), I knew no one in my personal life who crocheted. The woman who had finally been successful in teaching me this fine art … Read More ...
Rainbow Drops
This is such a cute idea that I just had to share it! The project looks far more complicated than it is. The trick is the two balls of yarn, one in a rainbow variegated colorway. That does a … Read More ...
Gem Of An Idea
Ok, this is just an idea – no pattern or anything. It’s not even really a button (I don’t think). But, I can see using this idea on those large and usually not very attractive faceted glass or … Read More ...
Some Kinda Crazy
It’s some kinda crazy when I find a book on the shelf of my local library, go online, and find that I can buy it – for $199.00!!
When I got this book off the library shelf, I thought to … Read More ...
VogueKnitting Crochet Magazine 2012 Collector’s Issue
Have you seen this magazine at your favorite book or craft retailer? If you have, you must know that it’s a bargain at $6.99! This issue is full of beautiful crochet designs, the quality of which we have come to … Read More ...
Baby Surprise(s)
I continue to be very attracted to the crochet version of the Baby Surprise Jacket. I’ve ordered Darla Sims’ book containing several variations of the pattern. In the meantime, my friend Patty (who’s a dedicated walker like me) emailed that … Read More ...
Speaking of Shrugs
You may have seen this one before, but I just discovered it. Isn’t it pretty? You can get the free pattern here. The colorway used here is simply lovely – but it’s Poems Sock Yarn. While I love … Read More ...
Food For Thought – and Crochet
Lately, it seems there has been a lot of talk about crocheted food! Great way to diet, I guess. While I have no little ones to crochet for, I’m very drawn to garments and toys that would appeal to … Read More ...