As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. While many of us associate this time of year with new backpacks, school supplies, and clothes, it’s also an excellent opportunity to start … Read More ...
Bag Yourself Some Crochet Embellishments!
I’ve seen a lot of cute ideas for creating or embellishing purses, but this one might take the cake. You can purchase the purse pictured here for a very reasonable $24 on etsy. It’s offered on the site of a … Read More ...
Beginner Crochet Tutorials
Beginners are a necessity for our beloved art of crochet! Without newbies, this yarn work would die out in only a few years. Enthusiastic beginners bring new life into crochet, redefining how we look at yarns and shapes, how we … Read More ...
Cro-chat (or Crochet Your Cat a Toy)
Cro-chat? A poor attempt to combine French and English. Crochet (also French I imagine) and chat (cat in French). No, we’re not crocheting a cat. But, if you have a cat as pretty as Milo, you’ll want to crochet something … Read More ...
Scrumptious Paisley Crochet
When I ran across this artist’s crochet pattern offerings, I just had to share. I have yet to test her patterns myself, but there are so many scrumptious things to be seen on her etsy page that I just had … Read More ...
Crochet Teddie Christmas Tree Ornaments
How cute can a crocheted Christmas ornament get? Well, at least this cute! This takes the whole amigurumi thing to a new level for me. I’m fine with Pikachu and such, but these are just huggable adorable and a tree … Read More ...
Top Five Crochet Patterns For Your Tot
I think this is just about the cutest tot slipper I’ve ever seen. They work up so quickly that you can make one to match each outfit – or at least crochet the ruffle to match each outfit. You’ll have … Read More ...
Crochet Your Pom Pom Pom Pom Pom Pom
All those cute little pompoms take so long to make. They really become a nuisance when you have to make more than a few. But, very clever Anne Weil over at flaxandtwine.com has created a nifty technique and a great … Read More ...
Crochet A Trivet
This picture does not do justice to the graceful appearance of this trivet. Can you believe that it makes use of four wooden bangles? What a cool way to recycle something you might have on hand (or can get inexpensively) … Read More ...
Whooo Knew Crochet
What little girl wouldn’t love to take her lunch money to school in this sweet little pouch? I’d like to and I haven’t bought a school lunch in at least 150 years! As usual, this speaks to me because it’s … Read More ...
An entire Locomotive covered in crochet
Artist Olek has crocheted an entire locomotive in Poland. It took the artist only 4 days, along with the help of 4 assistants to finish the work. The work is gorgeous but is only temporary.
It will be on display … Read More ...
Crochet Yourself A Swatch
For all of us yarn lovers, a program like this can seem like Christmas four times a year! They are called ‘swatches’ but they are really just samples of about 12 inches in each of about 30 yarns. The idea … Read More ...
Crochet Waterfall Scarf – A Frothy Beauty
This frothy scarf is one that many of us can use in our wardrobe. I love that Tamara worked it up in white yarn as it looks even frothier in white than it might in other colors. However, whatever works … Read More ...
Six Must-Haves For Crocheters
Good hooks – What’s your favorite hook – and why? I have fallen in love with the newish Etimo Tulip Hooks. They have really diminshed the amount of carpel tunnel pain I suffer.
Yarn/thread – I have rid myself … Read More ...
Crochet Kata
Isn’t this a lovely square? I love both the interesting stitch pattern as well as the soothing color palette. Another plus? It’s a free pattern offered here.
On her blog, Kata has a variety of crochet musings. But, sticking … Read More ...