Patterns, projects and techniques
This is my all time favorite Thanksgiving pattern. There are plenty of things we can crochet for this holiday. We could make doilies or placemats, ears of Indian corn, wreaths, and pumpkins. But, this one is the absolute best! Unfortunately, … Read More ...
Belle claims the prize this month! Here’s her winning entry:
I like
http://dinamiccrochet.blogspot.com/2012/08/strawberry-short-cakes-recycle-project.html#links
my zip is 62565
I look forward to hearing from Belle with her snail mail information. I’m sure she’ll truly enjoy … Read More ...
Seldom has one topic generated so many questions over the years that I’ve been crocheting. Should I block my crochet? How do I block a crochet piece? Does acrylic yarn need to be blocked? This tutorial makes the entire process … Read More ...
Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette. I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament. I’d love to see several of them dangling from … Read More ...
Today is the last day to enter the October Giveaway to win this book. You can enter here.
I wanted to let everyone know this: If a randomly drawn winner indicates a zipcode that was/is in the path of … Read More ...
For all you Nintendo fans out there, this will be a must-have for the new babes. I admit to having never played a video game of any sort – well, except for Burger Time. Does that age me? What ages … Read More ...
Are you a fan of Brett Bara? Have you seen her as the host of Knit and Crochet Now! on TV? I love that show! Now, she’s gathered 25 quick projects into one book for all of us to have … Read More ...
This is such a charming book that if you craft gifts other than crocheted, you’ll want to nab a copy of it for yourself. Many of the projects are fiber based, but there is also knitting, paper crafting and some … Read More ...
My French is really rusty, but the pictures on this site tell pretty much the entire story! So beautiful. Tres Joli, non?
After you’ve drooled over all the beauties, be sure to check out the fifth picture of the six … Read More ...
Great tutorial to make this very quick project just in time for Halloween. Go for it!
Note: The site is in Spanish, but scroll down a bit for the English version.
Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out … Read More ...
I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently. I have stayed away from ripples for the most part. They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets. … Read More ...
Angela Best has a new design out that is different from any I’ve seen.
This is not a free pattern, but it’s very reasonably priced. Angela has created a lot of really cool and unusual designs over the years I’ve … Read More ...
Kara at Petals To Picots sent me a link to her cute little pumpkin and I want to share it with my readers. It’s another quick and easy Halloween or just Fall project you might want to make. I’d love … Read More ...
Want to whip up some cute Halloween items? If so, you’ll like the ideas and free patterns offered by Ann D”Angelo on her cute site, Wonderstrange. What a great name for Halloween crochet!
In addition to the Passel of Pumpkins, … Read More ...
This is the one that got the whole thing started. And, it’s all Patty’s fault. She sent me a link to the pattern.
It’s not like I haven’t crocheted – and even designed – a keyhole scarf before. I have! … Read More ...
