Who knew Santa could masquerade as a toddler? Any toddler would look adorable as this guy in his Santa hat. Make one (or more) for your family as the pattern is free and works up quickly. Click here for that … Read More ...
BABY BLUEPRINT CROCHET
If you liked Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula, you’ll adore this book devoted to designs for baby. Well, that’s a bit of a misnomer. There are designs for babies and toddlers. There are 19 designs, and, as the subtitle … Read More ...
A HAPPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS PENGUIN
This has got to be one of the cutest penguins I’ve ever seen! Plus, it’s free! Click here to get the pattern. You’ve still got time to crochet him. But, as you’ll see, he doesn’t have to be only for … Read More ...
THE BEADED EDGE
This beautiful book, full of crochet beaded confections, is due for publication very soon. It’s another beauty from Interweave Press.
If there’s anything you want to edge with beads, this book has a project or an idea to suit you. … Read More ...
SPOOL for yarn lovers!
Spool Magazine is a new, tabloid sized quarterly magazine for anyone who loves yarn! At $4.95 per issue or $18 per year, it’s nicely priced for gifting, too.
What’s in Spool? Its Premier Issue cover tells us that it contains … Read More ...
TWINKY CHAN’S CROCHET GOODIES FOR FASHION FOODIES
What a title for a book! Those of us who have admired Twinkie’s work before are less likely to be surprised by the title – the combining of two of life’s great pleasures – food and crochet. But, what a … Read More ...
CREATING CROCHET FABRIC Experimenting with Hook, Yarn, and Stitch
Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries. This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More ...
NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER IS….
Kabira!
Kabira, please contact me by email: [email protected]
with your snailmail address so I can mail you this lovely Interweave 2011 Crochet Calendar.
Congratulations!!
YOU-TUBE YOUR CHRISTMAS CROCHET
While looking at something else on youtube.com, I ran across some fantastic (and easy) Christmas projects that will please you and those you gift. No pix here, but check these out. They’re easy and quick and might just be right … Read More ...
CROCHET A BAG and LINE IT!
This is a really cute little bag for a child:
and, it’s offered as a FREE pattern here .
I like the pattern and all, but the best benefit of the site as a darn good tutorial on how to … Read More ...
CUTE BOW HEADBAND
Wouldn’t this be adorable when made to match a pretty dress? I’d like to see one done in Christmas red with some sequins or other sparklies on it. Wish I had a little girl to crochet for…..
Get the pattern … Read More ...
A GREAT, FREE CROCHET RESOURCE
If you’re not familiar with Crochet 911, you should be. If you have a question about a crochet technique, abbreviation, etc. the answer is likely to be found at Crochet 911. It’s worth your time, I believe, to read through … Read More ...
VINTAGE FOR CHRISTMAS?? AND – WIN A BOOK!
I was sent a link to this handsome tie. It’s a vintage pattern but I think the tie would work well with more modern menswear. What do you think?
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2010/11/05/12-days-of-a-vintage-handmade-holiday.aspx
Here’s another vintage beauty from the same site. Reminds me … Read More ...
CAN SOMETHING BE TOO EASY??
Check this out! The designer calls it ‘Easy Peasy Shrug’ and I think she’s being completely honest! This looks almost too easy to be true. If you can crochet a rectangle – using any stitch I think – you can … Read More ...
IF YOU LIKE AMIGURUMI….
If you like amigurumi, you’ll love the designs on this website. There are quite a few free patterns and some you can purchase. Lots of cuteness here – like this cutie patootie cap:
