Patterns, projects and techniques
Here are a few ideas with patterns and tutorials that I think are especially attractive. These will make nice embellishments to your crochet. Have fun!
http://bobbilewin.blogspot.com/2010/08/oak-leaf-crochet-pattern.html
http://zoomyummy.com/2011/01/11/crochet-swirls-tutorial/
http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/08/crochet-pattern-5-petal-flower.html
Look what this blog received!
Kathrn of Crochet Concupiscence Blog awarded me the Best Crochet News Blog of 2011. She has some really nice things to say about me and this blog. I am so honored!
You can see Award … Read More ...
The winner of this useful and handy book is Dina who posted this:
i am a very new crocheter so my favorite book is still: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet.
It is making it easy to learn new stitches and of … Read More ...
As sometimes happens, I’m simply blown away by the creativity of an exceptional crocheter. I only wish I had some of this level of creativity. I love small bottles and tend to hoard them even though I have no use … Read More ...
This is a great idea for a quick Christmas (or just Winter) gift for an adult or child. You can purchase like-new sweatshirts at thrift stores or get them at a very reasonable price at mass marketers. Same for long-sleeve … Read More ...
Here’s another collection of what I think are great gifting ideas in crochet. I want to support those creative souls who design these beauties and offer them to the rest of us.
For your own table or as a hostess … Read More ...
This year, I have decided to make a concerted effort to spend my gifting dollars locally – or at least in the U.S. – or to purchase gifts directly from the artisans who made them. To that end, I’ve spent … Read More ...
This motif really grabbed me! This is the winning motif and the winner of the book is Diane!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648301@N02/4452880024/in/photostream/
I encourage everyone to take a look at all the entries for this Giveaway. There were designs I had never seen … Read More ...
One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is. First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl. Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link … Read More ...
I ran across this crafty winter hat that April designed for herself when she and her daughter were sledding. For me (who seldom sleds), it’s a perfect hat for St. Louis’ very cold, damp, windy, wintry days when I … Read More ...
I saw a picture similar to this in the November 21, 1011 issue of Time Magazine. It’s certainly an amazing work of art.
Nick Cave was a name unknown to me. After I saw this crazy picture, I had to … Read More ...
When I saw this book, tatted Jewelry I thought the designs were crocheted. Imagine my surprise when I actually saw the title and learned that the designs are tatted. I have done some needle tatting, but this book’s … Read More ...
Here are two nifty ideas, one is a storage solution and one is to solve a home decor issue. I hope you’ll find both to be helpful.
I like this simple to construct hanger for storing your scarves. It’s constructed … Read More ...
I know almost nothing about Finland or its language. I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international. Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, … Read More ...
The hottest new thing in yarns are the so-called ‘ruffle yarns’. All the companies are making them. I’ve recently purchased one skein to play with myself. It’s really hard for me to resist experimenting with something new. I’ve yet to … Read More ...
