I love the Noah’s Ark baby afghan that appears on the cover of the May, 2008 issue of Crochet!
Reading the pattern got me to wondering. I’ve seen several other crochet interpretations of the Noah’s Ark theme. So, I went … Read More ...
HOOK REVIEW – PLASTIC HOOKS
Plastic crochet hooks are sometimes a harsh reality of our lives! For many years, when we needed any hook larger than a K, we had to find a plastic hook. Plastic hooks are cost effective, as in inexpensive, but they … Read More ...
STORING YOUR CROCHET
http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2008/04/soft_sweater_storage_box_for_y.html
I saw this today and thought it was a really nifty way to recycle an old sweater.
This got me to thinking about other creative ways to store our FO’s and our yarn stash. I suspect that good shelving … Read More ...
IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS…….
If money were no object and I had all the time in the world to crochet, how might I spend my time and money???
Need Crochet supplies and Yarn? We highly recommend Lionbrand for quality yarn and ongoing yarn sales … Read More ...
THEY’RE STILL TRYING TO GET US TO BUY THOSE EYELASH YARNS!
Or – the Trouble With Tribbles (with apologies to Star Trek fans everywhere)!
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=&PRODID=prd19292&source=search
Eyelash yarns have their place – away from me!! Actually, I don’t hate them. I just hate crocheted projects that contain only them, with the single … Read More ...
FINDING CROCHET BOOKS ON THE WEB
I’m always on the lookout for newly released crochet books as well as older crochet books that may have passed me by. I just found this great resource for finding titles and comparing prices:
http://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochttp://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochet&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword het&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword
There are pages and … Read More ...
I JOINED THE THRONGS
http://kimguzman.bravejournal.com/
I joined the throngs of my online crochet friends, and a few locals too, who have purchased Kim Guzman’s latest design, the Garden Party Wrap. This is not to be confused with the failed Garden Party Jacket that I … Read More ...
HOOK REVIEW – BOYE HOOKS
Who hasn’t seen these hooks hanging in every yarn and craft store in America?
Step Back! Don’t reach for them! Don’t be taken in by their shiny package or their nice colors!
Boye hooks, produced by Wright’s Products, are terrible … Read More ...
HOOK REVIEW – EXOTIC WOODS
With the mass market introduction of exotic wood crochet hooks several years ago, we crocheters have been enticed to buy and use these beauties. Rosewood was one of the first exotic wood hooks I held in my hands. I was … Read More ...
An Exploration of the ads in the Crochet World Magazine
My latest copy of Crochet World magazine
arrived recently. I sat down with it late one evening to check out the latest in crochet designs. I like this magazine – not a lot of glitz, but always some good patterns … Read More ...
MY VERSION OF KEN JONES’ SWEATER…..
If you value well written crochet patterns as much as I do, get yourself over to Ken Jones’ Lulu Storefront and buy yourself one of his patterns! I’m a slow crocheter and tend to think of patterns as ‘suggestions’ more … Read More ...
ERGONOMIC HOOK REDUX – AN ALTERNATIVE
Several people have emailed me with concerns about the quality of workmanship for the ‘ergonomic’ Provo Hooks I recently reviewed. Here’s an alternative, albeit a much more expensive one. But, if you have carpal tunnel or other problems, these might … Read More ...
SHANNONDALE CRAFT CAMP
WOW! I ran across this ‘camp’ last week when I attended the 2008 Missouri Fiber Retreat. Crocheters are in the minority at the Fiber Retreat, but there are lots of interesting arts and crafts represented, including knitting, weaving, spinning, fingerweaving, … Read More ...
HOOK REVIEW – PROVO ERGONOMIC HOOKS
This set of hooks was recently purchased by a friend of mine, DJ. I admit to having been present at the purchase and to have aided and abetted DJ in adding to her hook collection. We both gave the hooks … Read More ...
Crochet a Kid’s Dress
I made several of these before I knew a pattern or instructions for doing so existed. This is the easiest toddler or little girl dress you’ll ever make. Here’s Candi Jensen’s version as shown on HGTV.
http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-crochet-a-childs-dress/index.html (current link 02/12) … Read More ...