Are you a fan of amigurumi? If so, you’re going to love the offerings of this crochet designer. Ana Yoguis has a wide variety of patterns available at her etsy store. Many are amigurumi items you won’t find elsewhere. Her … Read More ...
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by jd wolfe
Are you a fan of amigurumi? If so, you’re going to love the offerings of this crochet designer. Ana Yoguis has a wide variety of patterns available at her etsy store. Many are amigurumi items you won’t find elsewhere. Her … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
The winner of this book is Laurel with this entry:
zipcode is 11791
I would design a fish using the crocodile stitch for the scales. A tropical colorful looking fish with a beaded accent on the top portion of each … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More ...
by jd wolfe


Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Yes! I think this lovely, understated wreath would look fab with a pretty heart added to it. First, you follow the tutorial here to make the wreath.
Then, you crochet one or more hearts to add to the wreath to … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I just had to share this with you! The time is quickly running out for us to crochet something really impressive for this Christmas. But, if you need/want to, this may well be the perfect project for you. It’s a … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Since Christmas is less than two weeks away, I’d like to offer a few ideas that you could work up very quickly.
I love this candy cane
This tiny gingerbread person could be used as an ornament, a package topper, … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
This is a great idea for a quick Christmas (or just Winter) gift for an adult or child. You can purchase like-new sweatshirts at thrift stores or get them at a very reasonable price at mass marketers. Same for long-sleeve … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Here’s another collection of what I think are great gifting ideas in crochet. I want to support those creative souls who design these beauties and offer them to the rest of us.
For your own table or as a hostess … Read More ...
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This year, I have decided to make a concerted effort to spend my gifting dollars locally – or at least in the U.S. – or to purchase gifts directly from the artisans who made them. To that end, I’ve spent … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Occasionally I run across something that is just so simple yet inspiring that I’m stunned. This project is one of those. The blog is entirely in Portugese. For a laugh (not on the author) you can try entering the web … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I just got my hands on this latest issue of Crochet Today! magazine. This is one of their best issues! Of the 25 projects offered in this edition, FIVE of them are must-do’s and several others look quite promising. That’s … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I absolutely adore this new little book, “Granny Square Love” by Sarah London. London has definitely lived up to the cover’s subtitle, ‘A New Twist On A Crochet Classic For Your Home’. In addition to the well-loved and … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
The Autumn, 2011 issue of Crochet! Magazine has some fantastic designs in it. The cover indicates 32 new designs – and they’re all in there. But, I’m usually unimpressed with the number of patterns that actually interest me. In … Read More ...