You can never have too many hats during the fall and winter seasons. It is ideal to have a hat that coordinates with your outfit – whether it be formal or sporty. One type of hat that you can’t go wrong with is a crochet hat with a visor brim that will give you a ...
As a cross stitcher you’ve probably already heard about the value of such cross stitch software as Pattern Maker and Photo Pattern. By taking any good quality photo, you can scan it or take a picture with a digital camera, using your digital picture to convert it into a cross-stitch design. However, cross-stitch software can ...
There is usually a lot of waiting while traveling, especially on road trips. Taking a big knitting project and bag isn’t very practical when you are trying to pack efficiently. Here are some great knitting products that are great for traveling. 1. The Knit Kit The Knit Kit is a tiny container that holds just ...
This free pattern is simple enough for a beginner, but pretty enough to please everyone. It is a very warm scarf with a bumpy-like texture to it that works up quickly in a very simple crochet stitch. Perfect for last minute gift items or to sell at craft fairs, the pattern is suitable for a ...
If you are a crochet enthusiast, then you have undoubtedly discovered how many crochet hooks are available for you to use. Whether you are creating large airy shawls and prefer a nice sized hook that allows for open work, or if you are creating a close-stitched garment and would prefer that there were no spaces ...
Big beautiful bags, snazzy totes, purses with pizzazz – handbags of all styles and designs are essential fashion accessories. Here are five great sites, providing hundreds of free knit, crochet, felt, quilt, and sewing purse patterns. AllCrafts – http://www.allcrafts.net/sewing/pursesew.htm This site provides craft project information and craft patterns. It offers over 100 free purse sewing ...
Crochet hooks are made out of many different materials, and all have different qualities, both good and bad. Will a wood, metal or plastic crochet hook be best for you? When deciding what type of crochet hook to buy, read this to determine what size you’ll need based on what project you’ll be working on. ...
The holiday season is coming and I have a wonderful site to tell you about. This site has many free patterns to help you decorate your home for the holiday season. The name of the site is called http://www.ilovetocraft.com. There are many crafts there that caught my eye and I’d to share them with you. ...
Crochet is a very easy and relatively cheap hobby to learn. Here are some essential supplies for anyone learning how to crochet. Packing these items together in a basket would make a great gift for the crocheter in your life, as well! Find all of these supplies at a local craft store such as Michael’s ...
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting little stuffed dolls or stuffed critters (see my article How to Make Amigurumi Dolls for more information on this fun crochet craft). If you love to crochet, and if you like pigs, you are going to love crocheting these adorable Amigurumi pigs! All the patterns for the Amigurumi ...
