Patterns, projects and techniques
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/01/02/ring-in-the-vintage-new-year-day-2-vintage-crochet-hatpurse-pattern.aspx
This pretty vintage hat – and its matching clutch purse – are available free from the link above. Bramcoast Publications has a run of 15 free vintage patterns for the first 15 days of January, 2011 – not all … Read More ...
I am always interested in patterns that are touted as taking one skein. Tempts me because I have lots of odds and ends (otherwise called orphan) skeins in my stash. However, all skeins are not created equal – as you … Read More ...
I have a bunch of large wooden beads, all brown, that came from one of those seat covers I bought years ago for my Dad. After Dad passed away, no one wanted this thing, and it was showing some wear, … Read More ...
Teapot Cozy, that is. My yard is covered with inches (perhaps a foot) of snow, so I’m thinking ‘crochet’ and ‘cozy’ sound about right. And, I put on a pot of tea. Then…..I found this pretty teapot cozy complete with … Read More ...
I hope you had a wonderful – and not too crazy – New Year’s Eve. Now, it’s New Year’s Day and a New Year has begun. Do you have Crochet Resolutions for 2012? I have only a few. First is … Read More ...
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More ...
I’m not much into New Year’s Resolutions, but I certainly think this afghan might push me to look at my crochet in a different way and strive for more creativity.
http://tstitchesandcrafts.webs.com/fcsbloghop.htm
The designer of this beautiful afghan tried to capture … Read More ...
No picture to show you of the scarf, but there’s a good video that’s free for the looking here AND you’re gonna love it! There are a number of other free DIY crochet projects on this site. Any of them … Read More ...
http://gingerschatz.blogspot.com/2010/07/pattern-big-button-beret.html
Okay, the whole thing isn’t raspberry, but that’s where my mind went. There’s a great tutorial to go with the free pattern. So, pull out some sock yarn and put it on your head!
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More ...
I’m enthralled with the ideas on this site for using yarn to ‘wrap’ packages. The correct term might be to ’embellish’ wrapping – but I just LOVE what they’ve done with the yarn.
My mind is running wild with ideas … Read More ...
These are so pretty. If you need that final gift for someone special, crochet a pair of these in a flash.
The site offers yarn substitution info which is helpful when trying to adapt vintage patterns to currently available yarn … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
