I often see a stitch combination/pattern or a pictured project which instantly inspires me to pick up my hook and yarn. Sometimes – a few times – I find something so great for me that I make it into … Read More ...
Chunky Crochet Rugs
I wanted to show you the lovely stitch definition I’m getting with this rather humble chunky yarn. I’m working only in half double crochets with cotton yarn that is on a huge wheel, probably designed for use with a … Read More ...
Beastly Crochet Giveaway Winner
Here’s the winning entry – chosen at random:
My name is Claudia and my zip code is 30518 – read about this on the crochet-a-long group messages.
Claudia, please send me your snail mail particulars to crochet at craftgossip dot … Read More ...
Crochet Tiny Ghosts
Need 25 favors for your kid’s school party? Whip these up this evening! Kara over at petalstopicots.com always has some good ideas. She’s got some other Halloween goodies, but these caught my fancy. They are so cute and would work … Read More ...
Quick, Cute, and Free
If you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know I’m crazy for stars. Aren’t these like just to adorable? I think I might cross stitch the little eyes on them, especially if they are to be in the … Read More ...
My Top Five Crochet Tips – And A Request For Yours
I learn so much from my readers and from the other crochet sites I visit online as well as in books and magazines. I’d love to round up all those tips and have them in one location as a resource. … Read More ...
Which Crochet Is Best – Easy or Challenging?
Unless you’re a rank beginner at crochet, you probably have completed projects that range from Easy to Intermediate to Difficult to Challenging. These terms are, of course, somewhat questionable. What seems easy to one person may be extremely challenging to … Read More ...
Simple Fresh Crochet Love
This new book takes a truly fresh look at some humble crochet projects. The cover gives just a hint of the goodies inside. There’s little flash here – but the ideas are winners. You’ll be inspired to rethink some of … Read More ...
Crochet Baby Belle
Tia has created this adorable baby/tot cap that will keep tiny ears shielded from the wind and frame that tiny face so well! She has kindly offered us a free pattern so we can all make caps for the little … Read More ...
Our September Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..
Kelly with this entry chosen at random:
I am wanting to learn how to crochet, I’ve done some knitting but I hear the two are very different. I would love to crochet light fixture covers, like for lamps and stuff.… Read More ...
Quick ‘n Easy Crocheting
Look what I found at the thrift store! I’ve never seen one of these before, but for $3, I decided that I had to own it. It’s published by Golden so I believe it might be related to the wonderful … Read More ...
Crochet Yourself A Monster
If the cover photo isn’t enough to interest you in this book, there’s more! This insanely cute book is full of the designs of Brenda K.B.Anderson who designs costumes for the extremely popular Sesame Street Live. So, she’s got the … Read More ...
Crochet Up A Halloween Quickie!
Before you know it, Halloween will be here and the kids will demand last minute Halloween costumes. Don’t they always?? Here are some quickies I found online for you. I’m sure these will save the day!
Up top has to … Read More ...
Clever Crochet Stitch Marker
Have you seen these very clever and useful stitch markers? Clover, a company whose products I have come to rely on, has created these locking stitch markers that have an additional little clip on them. The tiny clip can … Read More ...
How Do You Feel About Fast Fashion Crochet?
I had never heard of ‘fast fashion’. Have you? This very brief video gives a glimpse into some problems in the fashion world that will interest many crocheters. The impact of ‘fast fashion’ is less on crochet than on many … Read More ...