We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)
Ronnie also shared the … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More ...
JAPANESE CROCHET HELPERS
What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet? The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers. However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More ...
FEBRUARY GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED – AMI FOR THREE!
As promised, I am giving away THREE copies of this cute new book. I have pulled these names from all those who followed the rules to enter the contest during February. Here are the winners:
Lisa in Ohio
Robin
Miranda … Read More ...
SPECIAL BOOKMARK
These cute, cute bookmarks come with a free pattern AND a nice tutorial – in English. The designer has kindly included English translation of her notes for her readers. I find these to be charming. When I was last in … Read More ...
BABYGHAN
http://stjohnsmom.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-baby-in-family.html
Isn’t this a beauty? I didn’t figure out by looking at it that it is made of granny squares! An optical illusion.
I also like the color choices. The designer doesn’t recall which yarn she used, but I think … Read More ...
SPRING DRESSY DRESS
http://whittsknits.blogspot.com/search/label/Crochet
I ran across this beautiful toddler dress and just had to share. It’s apparently a composition of two different patterns, joined into one creation by the blogger, Whitney. She gives the source for the part of the design that … Read More ...
SPRING FLOWERS – LAY DOWN YOUR LEI
Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring. I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc. Also, a great way to use up that … Read More ...
MORE AMI
February 3, 2011 in our calendar marked the Chinese New Year. Following our Ami Ami theme this month is this charming Chinese inspired ami. It’s unique, attractive, and comes complete with pictures and instructions.
http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/3070165898
So many crochet artists are … Read More ...
Crochet Bike Handle Streamers
It’s cold and icy outside. Spring seems so far away. Then, I see something like this simple idea and I am renewed! Spring will make an appearance. The snow and ice will melt away, the sun will shine, and the … Read More ...
FUTURE YARN
http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=14731.php
This may not be the kind of yarn you were planning to crochet a sweater with in the near future, but it’s what scientists are doing with carbon molecules to create a fiber stronger than steel! Further, unlike carbon … Read More ...
WHEN WINTER IS TOO MUCH WITH US – and other inspirations
Is winter too much with you ? It is with me. So, when I saw this I knew I had to share it.
Or, maybe you want to brighten your day by crocheting a field of flowers like this:
In … Read More ...
A PORTABLE TAIL ?
I saw this little bag and immediately thought of how handy it would be to carry a ball of thread around while crocheting. I’ve seen a similar idea in a vintage pattern, but Maria Merlino has updated it and created … Read More ...
FOR YOUR VALENTINE??
I had to pass along this free pattern! It’s not suitable for my curvy shape, but would be very attractive on the ‘right’ woman.
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/02/12/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-brassiere-pattern.aspx
Maybe, ‘back in the day’ when this vintage design was created, more women were less … Read More ...
SEEKING INPUT – or – tell me what you know, please!
I’m seeking information about this program from those crocheters who have used it:
http://www.greatknitdesigns.com/
What I’d be most likely to use the program for would be sweaters. Here’s the layout they use:
Since I’m mathematically challenged, I believe this program … Read More ...
