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 ...
Surprisingly Simple Christmas Crochet
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 … Read More ...
Why You Should Buy Crochet Today! Nov/Dec, 2011
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 … Read More ...
GRANNY LOVE
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 … Read More ...
CROCHET! MAG SCORES AGAIN!!!
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 ...
Book Review – World Of Geek Craft
Are you into SciFi? I’m a huge fan of most of the SciFi shows on TV and have been over the years. The original Star Trek, campy tho’ it was, is still a favorite in my house. So, who doesn’t … Read More ...
Book Review- Little Crochet
This sweet book is not so little, but it’s full of designs for the little ones.
I’m becoming quite the fan of Linda Permann. While a lot of the designs in this pretty book cover familiar ground, there is a … Read More ...
FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE
We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)
Ronnie also shared the … Read More ...
CUTE BOW HEADBAND
Wouldn’t this be adorable when made to match a pretty dress? I’d like to see one done in Christmas red with some sequins or other sparklies on it. Wish I had a little girl to crochet for…..
Get the pattern … Read More ...
Carry – Along Little Christmas patterns
I just can’t get enough of these cute, mini, carry-along projects. These are perfect to stash in your bag while you’re on the run, so you can use those few odd moments waiting for the kids, ‘watching’ kiddie ballet lessons, … Read More ...
MORE CHRISTMAS CARRY-ALONG PROJECTS
Potholders are usually quick to work up. I find this one to be particularly attractive. Made in a variety of colors, they’d make wonderful hostess gifts.
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CARRY-ALONGS TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS
It’s not too early to get started on some Christmas quickies that you can keep on hand for last minute gifting – and, these are all small things that you can carry along to your kid’s soccer game, with your … Read More ...