Here’s another very quick and attractive idea that doesn’t require a pattern or tutorial. Using Hindustanka’s pictures, you can make one of these for yourself. I’d like to see a set of three of them framed and hung on … Read More ...
Book Review – Learn Bruges Lace
If you’re a bit like me, you’ve admired Bruges Lace from afar, assured that the technique was too advanced for you. Not so! This new book by Ellen Gormley really breaks down the stitch pattern into ‘bite-sized pieces’, using basic … Read More ...
Knots Of Love
Have you heard of this wonderful charity Knots of Love? Most of us can whip up a cap or two in an evening. So many caps are needed – caps for kids, for women, for men – who have … Read More ...
Simple Crochet Book Giveaway Winner Is……
Dennis from zipcode 41001 is the winner of the Back To School Giveaway! Congratulations to Dennis. We’ve not had a male winner before (making an assumption here that Dennis is a guy).
Dennis, please email me with your full … Read More ...
Book Review- Beaded Edges And More!
This is just one of the many scrumptious patterns you’ll find in the book The Beaded Edge 2.
If you were to rely on the cover photo, you’d be selling this book short. There is way more here than edgings … Read More ...
Scrap It!
Recycling and crochet. You know I like those words in the same sentence. Here are some of the best patterns combining those two terms that I’ve found on the ‘net.
I love these easy to make, colorful and whimsical Sprite … Read More ...
Scared Stiff?
Who’s started crocheting for Halloween 2012? If you haven’t already begun, you’d better get busy soon. With less than two months before Halloween, you’ll need a head start. So, here are a few easy crochet ideas for you.
Who doesn’t … Read More ...
Got Scraps?
I saw these cute Rosettes that are made by twisting scraps of yarn, I decided they’d be a great way to use up scraps and partial skeins – but I’d make the base yarn by chaining rather than twisting the … Read More ...
Book Review- Floral Blocks To Crochet
Looking for a fresh new block to crochet? This book will have it for you. Betty Barnden has created 75 delicious floral inspired blocks for us to play with! Fortunately, ‘block’ doesn’t mean square or even rectangle. There are hexagons, … Read More ...
Paradise Flowers
If you think these two flowers are pretty, you’re in for a crochet flower paradise! These are part of a series of Paradise Flowers created by German crocheter Carmen Rosemann and can be found on her blog.
When you … Read More ...
Cute as a …..Baby Bird!
Owls seem to be so popular these days. Kathy Lewinski has created this adorable baby owl square that is sure to become popular. On her blog, she’s got the free pattern and a tutorial to help you work up one … Read More ...
100 Snowflakes To Crochet
Caitlin Sainio has gathered a collection of snowflake patterns that is simply stunning! I love that she shows them in all colors too. If you’re a snowflake fan, this book is for you! Each pattern has a graph to help … Read More ...
Hoop-La!
Who doesn’t have a couple pairs of these old earrings hiding in the bottom of a junk jewelry box? I do! So, why didn’t I come up with this fantastic and quick idea to upcycle these earrings? Leave it … Read More ...
Crochet Scarf Pattern – Is Your Grandmother Chunky?
I really like the look of this Chunky Granny Scarf. This one will work up quickly! I don’t usually make things using chunky/bulky yarn, but this one will get made. I also am not sure why it’s called Granny as … Read More ...
What is Hot on Etsy?
What’s hot on Etsy? Well, there’s lots of crochet there! I found some vendors who have some spectacular crochet offerings. Tell me what you like.
There’s this pretty crochet bracelet at Beach Plum Cottage
Then, there’s this interesting piece… Read More ...