So after holiday shopping, you opened your wallet and a fly buzzed out — there’s nothing left in there. I know you’re totally addicted to buying yarn for easy crochet patterns but it might be time to look yourself hard in the mirror and chant, “I will use up my stash.” You have so much […]
The pastel colors of this adorable rainbow baby blanket from Red Heart Yarns make it perfect for spring, and we love the creative stitching! If you want to make a truly unique crochet blanket this spring, this is definitely the one you need. Free Pattern Friday: Rainbow Afghan Pattern from Red Heart! Chasing Rainbows Pattern […]
Now that it’s chilly enough to justify wrapping yourself in the biggest, warmest crochet afghan you can find, every crocheter should take some time to treat herself! Why not start on a gorgeous crochet throw you can use from now through winter? It’s guaranteed that you can crochet something better than anything you’ll find in […]
Decorating for fall is extremely exciting. The colors and themes of autumn are so cozy – it really makes you appreciate the warmth of home. There’s nothing like cuddling up on your couch under a beautiful fall crochet afghan, with candles flickering around your homemade centerpiece, the light reflecting off the cute fall decorations on […]
Crafty people have seen a mandala at some point, even if you didn’t know what it was called. Mandalas are a simply beautiful form of design often seen in traditional Buddhist and Hindu imagery – they symbolize the universe. You’ll sometimes see them in henna, too. But did you know that mandala designs can also […]
Flowers are an obvious trend for spring, when everything is in bloom. Every year, the flower patterns will reappear in clothing lines, home decor and more. However, there’s usually some kind of twist to the flowers; you’ll see designs that focus either the elegance of the rose, the innocence of the daisy or the fun […]
Spring is just about here and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited! I love that I’m starting to finally see the ground (rather than piles of snow) and, unless I’ve lost my mind a bit, I think I’ve heard a few birds singing! Nothing gets me in the mood to start new easy crochet […]
By a show of hands, who doesn’t love to snuggle? No hands? That’s what we thought…and what better time to get cuddly than around Valentine’s Day? No one can resist the cuddliness of a good blanket. Whether you’re sharing an afghan with a friend, significant other, spouse, or riding solo with a book or movie, […]
There’s only a few weeks left until the new year, which means you are probably already beginning to start of list of resolutions for 2015. From eating healthier to getting organized, there’s a myriad of resolutions to choose from. A great resolution for any crocheter is to slim down that yarn stash. Between Christmas gifts […]
One of the most economical crochet projects is the crochet granny square. I love 17 Gorgeous Crochet Granny Square Patterns because like many, I am a confessed granny addict. These crochet granny square patterns are great because they give you a ton of freedom with your projects. When you don’t have a lot of yarn, […]
