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 ...
Retro Crochet Baby Blanket
Long ago, before I learned to crochet, I did a fair bit of quilting. I learned to love black, no matter what other colors I chose for a project, because including touches of black really makes the other colors POP! … Read More ...
Blueprint Crochet Sweaters
If you are interested in learning or improving your sweater making skills, this book is a must-have. With her usual attention to detail and broad scope of designs, Robyn Chachula has just published a companion book to her other volumes … Read More ...
Crochet At Home
This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight! In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch.
The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is not only attractive, it … Read More ...
Crochet Bike Seat Cover
I love this seat cover! I could have used it – urgently needed it – several years ago when I bought my son an almost perfect used bike. The imperfection was a slash in the seat cover. I tried a … Read More ...
Crochet Scrappy Flower Coasters
These are just the cutest coasters I’ve seen in a long time (except for those Christmas ones I posted recently). These would brighten up any table. You can use up lots of yarn scraps too since each coaster takes only … 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