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 ...
July Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..
Robyn B. with this entry (chosen at random):
Read More ...Crocheter’s Companion
Forget this very strange picture and trust me when I say that this little book is what a crocheter would want to have in her (his) bag as a companion. It’s a nifty, compact, thorough resource that is small enough … Read More ...
Quick Crochet News – A CAL
Don’t you love those little Russian Nesting Dolls? If you want to make your own set, you’ll love the crochet-along being led by Kara over at Petalstopicots dot com. Here’s a direct link to the CAL. Crochet your own cute … Read More ...
Put Some Texture In Your Crochet!
Texture and stitches that create texture are one of the fun parts of crochet. Texture creates a lot of visual interest in what otherwise be a bland yarn or design and can be integral to a project – think dish … Read More ...
These really are great bags! The Super Organizing tote would allow for a large afghan project, or for several smaller ones. With so so many fabulous fabric choices, one could have multiple