Crochet

COMING TO PEACE WITH PIECES (AND TAILS)

August 23, 2007 by jd wolfe 6 Comments

Do you hate weaving in all those tails that are left dangling when you make squares, strips, and panels? I used to too. But, no more. At some point, I came to peace with the pieces and the tails they … Read More ...

Free Crochet Pattern – Ribbon Yarn Scarf

August 20, 2007 by jd wolfe 2 Comments

This yarn was in the goodie bag at the St. Louis Cardinals’ Stitch n Pitch on August 6, 2007. I must admit that I had never really worked successfully with this type ‘yarn’ before. It’s hard to call this stuff … Read More ...

STITCH N PITCH ST. LOUIS, AUGUST 6, 2007

August 15, 2007 by jd wolfe 2 Comments

Were you at the St. Louis Cardinals’ Stitch n Pitch? And, what do you know about St. Louis after all?? Just the above…..

Did you know that 850 needle artists attended this game??

What do crochet and baseball have to … Read More ...

AN OVERLOOKED CROCHET THREAD

August 8, 2007 by jd wolfe 11 Comments

I love cotton carpet warp. Never heard of it? Well, you wouldn’t be the only crocheter whose never seen or heard of carpet warp. It comes in fibers other than cotton, but cotton is my favorite. It’s not easy … Read More ...

Free Crochet Patterns – MEN’S SWEATERS

August 4, 2007 by jd wolfe 14 Comments

Finding suitable crochet patterns for men is always a challenge. I’ve been surfing for some lately – and searching my stash of books and magazines. I keep remembering the words of my cyberbuddy Ken Jones when he stated that he … Read More ...

YouTube Crochet Videos You Need To Watch

July 30, 2007 by jd wolfe 4 Comments

Have you discovered you-tube? I’m not terribly techno-savvy, but I love finding online sites that help me crochet better. There are 2.740 videos listed when you type ‘crochet’ in the search box at the website www.youtube.com

Here are some of … Read More ...

Thoughts of Sugar Plums and Dreidels……

July 22, 2007 by jd wolfe 2 Comments

and thoughts of the number of gifts I want to make for the winter holiday season. I say holiday season because I give gifts for Channukah, Christmas, Divali, and, in my family of origin, New Year’s Day. So, please don’t … Read More ...

PRIZE PACKAGE FOR BLOCK CONTEST 07/15/07

July 19, 2007 by jd wolfe 3 Comments

Here’s a list of the items that will be awarded to Lynn for her prize winning designs she entered in my Block Contest (as promised some are new and some are ‘vintage’ from my stash). Sorry I don’t have any … Read More ...

BLOCK CONTEST – AND THE WINNER IS………

July 16, 2007 by jd wolfe 12 Comments

Yikes!! This has been difficult – wonderful, but difficult. When I conceived this contest, I thought I would get a bunch of potholders and a few really creative entries. Well, my readers skipped the potholder stage completely (thank you!) and … Read More ...

Crochet Jackets for the “Real” You

July 12, 2007 by jd wolfe 24 Comments

Here’s the blurb on Maggie’s Crochet site for a new crochet leaflet:

Jackets for the Real You
These crochet jackets from et you change your wardrobe whenever you change your mood. Is it a day for quick decisions and getting … Read More ...

THE PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF THE CROCHET-BASED ECONOMY

July 9, 2007 by jd wolfe 16 Comments

What, you may ask, is a ‘crochet-based’ economy? The pillars of this economic system are: PAS, YAS, HAS, and Rubbermaid.

PAS = pattern acquisition syndrome

YAS = yarn acquisition sydrome – includes thread

HAS = hook acquisition syndrome

Are these … Read More ...

wrote some of HER great wedding ideas. These are too good not to pass on.

Thanks, Steph!

here’s some of mine and ideas.
1. make a covered hanger … Read More ...