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 ...
IS IT A CUPCAKE?
Or, is it a flower? It’s a cupcake flower! Isn’t it cute? Had to share!
http://quiltedcupcake.blogspot.com/2011/05/free-crochet-flower-tutorial.html
MORE ‘INSIDE CROCHET’
I continue to be a fan of this wonderful UK produced Inside crochet magazine
! I thought I would share a few of my favorite projects from inside this issue.
First, I just happen to have one of the recommended … Read More ...
CABLES FOR A CAUSE
I’m quite attracted to this book, although I’ve yet to have it in my hands. It has a fantastic line-up of designers who have contributed squares for this cause. It’s inexpensive and easy to download so you can use one … Read More ...
SCARF UP A GOOD CAUSE
I am not a sucker for charity causes. I have my couple that I support, but I don’t usually respond to messages from other organizations to contribute money or goods. The charities I routinely support are umbrella sorts that dispense … Read More ...
SUMMER SPIDER STITCH – no spiders were harmed in the production of this garment!
Since I’ve been writing so much about crochet for summer lately, I got an email from my blogging ‘buddy’ Maria Merlino. She has designed this lovely ‘skirt’ which really would work well as a beach cover up. One thing I … Read More ...