Are you into SciFi? I’m a huge fan of most of the SciFi shows on TV and have been over the years. The original Star Trek, campy tho’ it was, is still a favorite in my house. So, who doesn’t … Read More ...
Book Review – Knitting Scarves With A Loom
From time to time, I take a break from crocheting to make something on a circle loom
. One of the few things I’ve ever won in my life was a set of the colorful plastic looms made by Provo … Read More ...
THE MASTER’S MASTER CLASS Or An Ode To Jean
Perhaps the last publication written or edited by Jean Leinhauser is this wonderful book, “Crochet Master Class”. Jean passed away recently, after an illustrious career in the business that made her a bonafide crochet luminary. This book, her last one … Read More ...
4 Free Filet Crochet Scarf Patterns
Here are a few more outstanding scarf patterns I’ve run across since the idea of using thread to crochet a scarf first intrigued me. Some free, some not.
This is an inexpensive pattern available online at the link below. It’s … Read More ...
THREAD SCARF
I don’t see too many patterns for ‘thread’ scarves. Now, laceweight yarn would likely work up very much like this, but I’m intrigued with the use of thread for this scarf. It has turned out very nicely. In my mind, … Read More ...
CROCHET CLUB, JUNE, 2011
Our local crochet club had its regular meeting last week on June 15, 2011 at Hearthstone Knits in St. Louis, MO. Our club is now more than ten years old, still small, but meets regularly, gathers new members from time … Read More ...
Harry Potter Golden Snitch Crochet Pattern
If you’re a Harry Potter fan-atic, you like this little amigurumi.
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/harry-potters-golden-snitch/
While the website is Italian, the directions for this pattern are in English. There are so many amigurumi patterns out there now! If you like crocheting smaller items, … Read More ...
QUEEN ANNE’S GIVEAWAY
If you like the Queen Anne Lace pattern – AND – you like color, you’ll enjoy this little Giveaway!
http://thelittletreasures.blogspot.com/2011/06/crochet-headbands-giveaway.html
ANOTHER STYLE OF BROOCH
I guess I’m stuck in rosette mode. But I love them as they’re typically not difficult to make and work well for a variety of embellishments. My mom is also fond of wearing a brooch, so I like to make … Read More ...
EASY ROSETTES
Oh, I just love these simple rosettes!
http://craftionary.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-yarn-rosettes-tutorial.html
Imagine all the ways you can incorporate these into your crochet! Well, you don’t have to actually imagine as Hani shows you several different ideas to get you started.
I love the … Read More ...
FRILLS SCARF PLUS TUTORIAL
If you’ve ever had trouble figuring out how to get your scarf to make those interesting turns to create the corkscrew look that’s so popular, this pattern and tutorial are for you!
http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/06/crochet-spring-frills-scarf-tutorial.html
I think this one is worth pulling … Read More ...
CROCHET! A MAGAZINE REVIEW
I have in hand the latest (July, 2011) issue of Crochet! magazine. This one is filled with projects that are calling my name!
The ‘Right Angle Wrap’ is a pretty, frothy shawl, perfect for cool summer evenings.
The adorable … Read More ...
YOU TAKE A SIMPLE TOP …….
and make it really special with a little bit of crochet inspiration!
Doesn’t this little bit of crochet take the ordinary to a new height? For this and more crochet inspiration – more ideas to update and embellish your wardrobe, … Read More ...
SLEEPY TEDDY
This sleepy Mr. Teddy is simply adorable!
What’s extra special about the blog it comes from – and the designer – is the detailed photographed tutorials she has posted. There’s no way you would have any trouble creating this little … Read More ...
“LITTLE CROCHET” WINNERS!!
Two clever crocheters elected babyghans that immediately grabbed my attention. Here are the two winners:
http://www.free-crochet.com/detail.html?code=FC01043&cat_id=301
which was entered by Laura.
And, this beauty
http://crochet.about.com/od/babypatterns/ig/Patchwork-Baby-Afghan-Photos/Patchwork-Baby-Afghan.htm
submitted by Kae.
Several people submitted these same designs, but Kae and Laura were first.… Read More ...