Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More ...
Fascinators – Pure Crochet Sophistication
I’ve written about Fascinator’s before. You can look at that article to see some fine examples of these pretty head pieces. Fascinators made the news recently during the wedding of Prince William and Princess Katherine in the U.K. Several … Read More ...
Upcycle a Sweater for Your Baby
I fell in love with this idea the minute I saw it! How cool is this? You take an adult sized sweater and make a sweet baby blanket edged with crochet. What could be simpler or more ecofriendly?
http://www.kingsoleil.com/Sweater_Baby_Blankets.html… Read More ...
Label Your Crochet
Why, you may ask, is a Crochet Blog featuring a book that has ‘Quilt’ in its title? Well, one thing that quilting and crocheting have in common – oh, well, there are several things – is that they are fiber … Read More ...
Spider-y Things
These simple but very effective Spider Napkin Rings would be a big hit for any Halloween party, especially with school age kids. I actually like spiders and am trying to think of other ways I can use this pattern. Would … Read More ...
Why You Should Buy Crochet Today! Nov/Dec, 2011
I just got my hands on this latest issue of Crochet Today! magazine. This is one of their best issues! Of the 25 projects offered in this edition, FIVE of them are must-do’s and several others look … Read More ...
September Giveaway Winner!
A lot of people wanted to win this book! It was a great deal of fun checking out all the links to the remarkable crochet projects on the internet. Several people liked the granny square parasol and there were lots … Read More ...
Flowers On The Go ??
http://www.recyclart.org/2010/12/hubcaps-crocheting/
Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book
You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.
When you think you’ve come to the end of your creative limits, you … Read More ...
Crochet Tool Case
This sweet little Crochet Hook (and Tool) Case is a winner on several counts. First, I love the bright colors. Makes it far easier to find this nifty little hook holder when it’s stashed in a large bag full of … Read More ...
Make Me Into Something – So Long As It’s Crocheted
Halloween isn’t just for kids, but they DO want us to make costumes for them, don’t they. Here are a few freebies I’ve found around the ‘net so you can get a head start on the holiday costuming. Well, maybe … Read More ...
How Much Are You Willing To Pay For A Crochet Pattern?
Crochet patterns can be found in a variety of locations, some for free and some you have to pay for. Among those that must be paid for, how much is too much? I’ve heard a variety of answers to this … Read More ...
Crochet Booty Patterns
When you just have to make something cute for a baby, this will certainly fill the bill. I’d love to see them paired with a cute hooded cardigan in rain slicker yellow. What do you think?
Find the free … Read More ...
Crochet Meets the Modern Health Industry
I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life. After college and my degree in English and Education, I worked in the Medical Record Department of a large, urban hospital where I had labored part time while attaining … Read More ...
Can a Crochet Square Change the World?
We have our chance to find our if a crochet square can change the world? We have the opportunity, as crocheters, to have a very positive impact on a city that has been smacked down with the terrible impact of … Read More ...
NAKED TEA POT ALERT!
Wanted to let all my readers know about this competition. The folks Down Under never cease to amaze. I have family in Melbourne and long to visit. Not this year. Queensland, Australia bills itself as the Teapot Cosy Capital … Read More ...