One of my favorite bloggers had added a very cute new design to her repertoire. If you need to make a quick gift for a girlfriend, you’ll like this idea!
Click here to get to the design directions. You could … Read More ...
WISH I LIVED IN CHICAGOLAND……
Why? The DoubleStitchTwins! They are really talented sisters who design and sell their crocheted wearables. They are scheduled for a couple of upcoming events in the Chicago area.
The sisters’ designs are for the younger set – or the young … Read More ...
BACK TO THAT JULY WINNING CAP
April, a kindly blog reader, came up with some clever notations to the pattern that Emme posted of her winning July Giveaway Contest Cute Hat. Emme has reviewed these ‘corrections’ and approved posting them. So, here they are. If anyone … Read More ...
CROCHET SO FINE…….
I fell in love with this book the moment I saw its cover. But, I have a friend, Veronica Titus, who is much more well versed in thread crochet and in garment construction than I am, so I asked her
CROCHETED ‘CORAL’ REEF
Remember this?
Crochet expertise combined with mathematical precision has created some wonderful projects, all ruffled and snuggly looking. Here’s the latest ‘twist’ on the Crocheted ‘Coral’ Reef:
SILVER SPRING, MD (August 24,2010 – September 2, 2010) – Riderwood residents are … Read More ...
Book Review -GIFTED Crochet And Knitting
Gifted, Lovely Little Things To Knit & Crochet is the name of one of the most recent publications from Interweave Press. Doesn’t it have an inviting cover?
Mags Kandis has created a very attractive array of knit and crochet items … Read More ...
What’s so great about Ravelry?
I have been aware of Ravelry since it first came online. Initially, and for a long time thereafter, I wondered what all the fuss was about. People had to wait for an invitation to join it. Kinda like those first … Read More ...
CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2010 MEETING ROUND UP
I’m choosing to post the Show ‘n Tell notes from the St. Louis Crochet Club’s August, 2010 meeting here so I can highlight some of the yarns used. Those of you familiar with my usual meeting ’round-up’ posts know that … Read More ...
MORE CHRISTMAS 2010
Ready for some more Christmas ideas? Try one or more of these.
How about a banner highlighted with poinsettias in your favorite Christmas colors. Find the pattern to purchase here.
Make this into a Christmas train for your mantle … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS 2010
OK, after Christmas In July, during Back to School, before Halloween and Thanksgiving, are you ready to get ready for Christmas?? Most think it’s never to early to plan for the most decorative of all holidays. I’ve gathered some ideas … Read More ...
SOME SWEET CROCHET
I ran across more sweet crochet when I was looking for baby things. Here are some of the goodies I found. Please let me know what you think or if you have any links to share with us. (Some are … Read More ...
CUTEST BABY/TODDLER HAT (our July Contest/Giveaway Winner)
HERE’S THE FREE PATTERN that Emmeline created to win the July CrochetGossip Giveaway Contest!
The hook I used was ‘I’ as suggested on the yarn label. It was 4ply Acrylic Worsted weight yarn by Red heart (7 oz skeins). NOTE:
… Read More ... FREEFORM HANGERS??
Who could take a simple wire clothes hanger and create a work of art? Now, it could be you or me. With the handy tutorial show here, any of us could become a freeform artist and create a beautiful … Read More ...
TOO CUTE TO PASS UP
Recently, I’ve blogged about baby caps, baby booties, and cocoons. Here is a site that has ALL of these – plus the patterns are free! Too cute to pass up. I’m sure you’ll want to bookmark the site. Can’t wait … Read More ...
FUN HATS FOR BACK TO (PRE)SCHOOL
I don’t believe I know a single person who’s not a fan of Elmo, Grover, and Oscar. Do you?
This designer has created a collection of hats to honor our toddler’s favorite characters. Check here to make these cute caps.