When I saw this cap, I fell in love with it!
This is one of seven crochet patterns offered at the etsy.com shop of maybematilda. She also sells many completed crochet items for very reasonable prices. This hat just really … Read More ...
FREE FOR A FEW DAYS – A VINTAGE GOODIE
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/04/23/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-wrist-pincushion-pattern.aspx
This little pattern of a vintage pin cushion would make a sweet gift for Mom and would work up very quickly! Be sure to add some of the notions.
ONE FOR MOM (or yourself)
Do you know that I love felting? Well, I do. There is something about the entire process of turning wool yarn into a piece of fabric that needs no hemming, won’t fray, can be cut and sewn (or glued) into … Read More ...
A SHAMELESS THEFT (of an idea)
Have you heard of ‘pay it forward’ or ‘random acts of kindness’? The idea is that you’ll pass along a good deed or a small gift (like a paperback book) anonymously by placing it in a public place to be … Read More ...
FOR A SWEET LITTLE GIRL
How totally sweet would this be for a little girl? Perfect with an Easter dress (who needs a bonnet?!) or any outfit. I also think these would be cute for pompon girls or cheerleaders in school colors.
The free pattern … Read More ...
PAMPER YOURSELF – or How To Spend Your Yarn Dollars
Do you treat yourself to wonderful, yummy, exquisite yarns from time to time? Do you wish you were an internationally known crochet artist who would receive yarn free to design with? Do you have lots of $$ to spend on … Read More ...
HERE’S MY RETIREMENT PLAN
No, I’m not planning to retire any time soon. But, maybe someday………..
So, how will I live out my days in retirement with no alarm clock to rattle me awake, no days spent dealing with crabby medical insurance clerks, and … Read More ...
CROCHET! A Winning Edition
Every now and then I receive a copy of one of my crochet magazines (I subscribe to most of them!) that reminds me why I subscribe every year. The latest issue of Crochet! (May, 2011) is one of those special … Read More ...
THE GYPSY IN YOU – And A Special Offer
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62501287/french-quarter-jacket-sweater-pattern-by
If you have a gypsy in you, this designer’s got some goodies for you. Check out the items in her boutique at etsy.com here . Even if you don’t think of yourself as the free-spirited being that the term … Read More ...
BUNNY EARS!
If you’re not familiar with this basket of friends, check our my previous article here .
Everyone needs his/her own bunny ears, don’t they?? Learn how to make some for Amineko and his friends at this site .
Looking for … Read More ...
AID FOR JAPAN – THE BEADED EDGE (CROCHET) AUCTION
THE BEADED EDGE BY MIDORI NISHIDA, Interweave Press, 2010
I’m offering this great book for auction so our site can send aid to Japan. Bidding will start at $10. The book’s retail value is $17.95, so you can get yourself … Read More ...
Book Review- Little Crochet
This sweet book is not so little, but it’s full of designs for the little ones.
I’m becoming quite the fan of Linda Permann. While a lot of the designs in this pretty book cover familiar ground, there is a … Read More ...
THE ROYAL WINNER IS ANNOUNCED
If you’ve been following this Giveaway, you can see that we have many Royal Lovers, but one shines above the rest. And, the numbers and random drawing (really!) confirmed this. The winner of this cute book is ********
YVONNE MICHELSON… Read More ...
TEE SHIRT ‘RIBBON’ PATTERN FOR YOU
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/how-to-create-a-crochet-bag-with-ribbon/
These pretty bags are crocheted with something described as ‘wool’ or ‘cotton’ ribbon. Aren’t they pretty? The site the bags and pattern appear on is translated so there are a few language difficulties, but I believe that the ‘ribbon’ … Read More ...
MARCH CROCHET CLUB MEETING NOTES
We had a fun meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club at Hearthstone Knits on March 16, 2011. I finally decided to dedicate a notebook just for the purpose of recording meeting info, so this month (at least), I’ve got … Read More ...