This month, Interweave is releasing a cool book about how to crochet socks: Step into Crochet by Rohn Strong. I was eager to review this book because the only socks I ever learned to make were knitted socks, and had no idea crochet socks could be so fashionable, interesting, and easy to make. All photographs by Deana Travers for Interweave. Used with permission. "Step into Crochet" is a blend of reference guide and pattern book. The first four chapters walk you through … [Read more...] about Step into Crochet
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Crochet Baby Gifts
One of the young ladies at my trusted UPS store just had a baby girl. For a change, I decided to crochet some gifts for her baby. Crocheting or knitting gifts for babies is one of my favorite things to do. In fact, it was one of my favorite gifts to receive for my own babies. I have kept all the beautiful items they got, as well as the baby afghans I made for each of them. I guess I need to write another post to show them to you! The gray is not showing correctly on the photo above, but at … [Read more...] about Crochet Baby Gifts
Crochet Hat/Scarf
Although I was on vacation in San Diego, CA, last week, I had to work on some type of craft, or I would have gone mad. I did some embroidery (will show it soon) but made a run to the yarn shop after I received the book "Celtic Cable Crochet" by Bonnie Barker for review. Oh... the patterns are sooooooooo beautiful! I am in love with the cardigans, shawls, cowls... All instructions are very straight forward and easy to follow. The last chapter has step-by-step photographs of the foundation … [Read more...] about Crochet Hat/Scarf
Handmade Christmas Decorations Blog Hop
[Another blog hop and giveaway info at end of this post!] I was invited by the folks at Stitch Craft Create to participate in the Handmade Christmas Decorations Blog Hop, and I am so glad I said Yes! They publish such wonderful craft books, and have a page with craft eBook downloads, very convenient for when you want to make a last minute gift and need fresh ideas immediately. I chose to crochet a Christmas decoration, so they sent me Crochet your Christmas Baubles eBook (oh, the … [Read more...] about Handmade Christmas Decorations Blog Hop
Knitted afghan finished! Great way to join the blocks…
I finished my first knitted afghan! Happy day! I omitted one knitted block because there was no room for it. The blue rectangle sort of complicated the layout but I was determined to make it a part of the afghan. Luckily, I had two blocks (crochet) that fit after some fudging. Many years ago I bought yarn to crochet these blocks and make an afghan. However, the blocks were soooo time consuming! First you crochet a strip from each color, than you weave the strips, pin them and crochet the … [Read more...] about Knitted afghan finished! Great way to join the blocks…
Day 4 of the Wool Lover Blog Hop
It is my turn to show my wooly creations... I saved one from the Pin It! Pincushion Blog Hop hosted by Sew We Quilt a couple of weeks ago, and then designed a wall hanging. Without further delay... I felted an old sweater for this one. Notice the piece I added to frame the embroidery - it came from the neckline of the sweater! It is a 5.5" x 4.5" pincushion, stuffed with polyfil, so it is very light. For contrast, I made a rose using ric-rac... As with my previous … [Read more...] about Day 4 of the Wool Lover Blog Hop