You know I love to take lowly, throwaways to make something cool, preferrably using crochet. Here are a few ideas I’ve run across recently. Hope you’ll like them.
Use a cereal box for the tag and crochet a tiny wreath … Read More ...
Giveaway Winner (Times Three) Announced!!!
Here are the books that were offered for each Giveaway and the entry for each. Congratulations to each winner – and thank you to all who entered. There are some great links on a couple of the Giveaway Comments, so … Read More ...
Little Christmas Goodies – Cellphone cover and Christmas Beads
Here are two really cute ideas for quickie Christmas gifts. What could be cuter than this simple but effective cellphone cover just in time for the holidays? The free pattern is available here.
While I was at Krishna’s site, I … Read More ...
Pimp Your Towels With Crochet Toppers
I’m not usually a fan of the term ‘pimp’ when applied to crafting, but it was the first thing that came to mind when I saw these cute little towel toppers. I have a huge collection of costume jewelry … Read More ...
December Crochet – It’s Not All About Gifting!
December is full of special online events for crocheters. Here are two that I thought might interest you.
First, there is a blog-hopping book release – and it’ looks like a really good book. I’ve seen pictures of all the … Read More ...
Gotta Get A Billie Box!
I bet you haven’t heard of a Billie Box. I got to see one in person last week. It’s awesome! You gotta get yourself one – or more of them. The one above has a single ‘port’ or grommet … Read More ...
Barrette or ???
Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette. I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament. I’d love to see several of them dangling from … Read More ...
A Handmade Christmas
This is such a charming book that if you craft gifts other than crocheted, you’ll want to nab a copy of it for yourself. Many of the projects are fiber based, but there is also knitting, paper crafting and some … Read More ...
Tiny Love
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. … Read More ...
Crocodile Stitch Giveaway WINNER!
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 … Read More ...
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted With?
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 ...
Some More Quick Christmas Crochet Patterns
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 ...
Cute Christmas Quickie
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 ...
More Little Christmas Crochet Ideas For You!
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 ...
Christmas In The Air
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 ...