As the Winter retreats and Spring pokes her head out, I have been reflecting on the past year and all of the crochet projects I hadn’t yet shared with you. It has been a busy year, full of births, weddings, vacations and all…
Here is to a new and exciting year! Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions for 2013? Most of mine revolve around expanding my crochet repertoire. Here is what I am looking to accomplish this year: First on the list is learning Tunisian…
This great little flower is the perfect addition to any accessory. Pin it to a hat (like the Mini Brim Hat), a purse or coat. The best thing about this project is that it is perfect for stash yarn. Experiment with textured yarns…
I’m going to take a quick break from my usual free crochet pattern posts and share with you a necklace I created for my aunt. She was diagnosed last October with a very aggressive form of breast cancer. She has been fighting with all her…
Seams Great So Far! Now that I have the yarn I need to repair the Resurrection Afghan, it’s time to get to work. With all of the wear and tear this afghan has endured over the years, it is literally coming apart at the…
This is a cute hat for the winter time. Pair with a flower embellishment like the Loopy Flower Pin for a little extra pizazz!* Get the PDF version here or add it to your Ravelry queue here. Supplies: Category 5 bulky yarn (sample uses 1…
Happy Holidays!! If you are like me, you wait until the very last minute to complete your gifts. I tend to be crocheting all the way up to the front door of our destination (no, I wasn’t driving!). So for all of my…
The Great Yarn Hunt! Repairing crocheted items can be a daunting task. You need to make sure you can match the material and the handiwork of the original artist. It’s almost like restoring a Van Gogh 100 years later. Lastly, you will need a lot…
Cute and quick fingerless gloves make great gifts for anyone. Add it to your Ravelry queue here. Supplies: 3 oz worsted weight yarn (Medium/size 4) Size P hook (or hook to obtain gauge) Gauge: 8 hdc x 6 ½ rows=4”…