In case you need another cute baby/toddler cap, I had to share this one with you. The cap pattern is free on the blog (see link below). Sadly, the adorable toddler doesn’t come with the cap ;-(
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CUTE HAT GIVEAWAY
Check out this cute hat!
You can win one by going to this blog and following her rules to win the cute Easter Bunny hat. She has plenty of other cute hats to look at too. Inspiration!
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DO YOU KNOW THIS DRESS?
If you recognize the pattern source for this dress, please post it here!
This lovely dress was discovered by my good friend and crochet-guru, Ronnie, while she was sorting through some of her late mother’s things. Ronnie has two lovely … Read More ...
WHY I LOVE INSIDE CROCHET MAGAZINE
I’ve written about Inside Crochet magazine before – and they’ve written about me! Isn’t that nice? But, I really LIKE this magazine. It’s only genuine US competition, in my mind, is Interweave Crochet. I read and enjoy all the US … Read More ...
DON’T FORGET YOUR CROCHET VOTE COUNTS!
We all have our favorite crochet designers, crochet books, and hooks. So, why not let your choice(s) be known? You, too, can have a voice in t he world of crochet.
Crochet Liberation Front, a group devoted to Indy Crochet … Read More ...
Play things To Crochet For The Kids
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-crochet-pattern-sailboats.html
You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you? Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings. … Read More ...
PRETTY ROSE PILLOW
Have you been in a Pier One Store lately? I haven’t been in one in years despite the fact that I always see interesting things there. And, like Tristan whose tutorial I’m featuring in this article, I often come away … Read More ...
QUICK AND USEFUL!
I had to share this teeny, tiny, towel holder that you can work up in a wink. There’s even a nice tutorial. You could make up a batch of these in an evening!
http://willowwould.blogspot.com/2011/03/towel-holder-tutorial.html
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PERFECT FOR A SPRING WEDDING
This vintage pattern is so pretty. I think it would be perfect for a Spring wedding – for the bride and or bride’s maid(s). I would love to see a pair made in a color other than white or black. … Read More ...
A SPECIAL COWL FOR YOU
http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html
When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it! It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without. Janet has … Read More ...
FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE
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 ...