Granny-a-Day 12-13: Grannies and Fancy Squares

These two squares are from 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (I’m using the 2005 edition with the red color scheme on the color). Continue Reading →
These two squares are from 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match (I’m using the 2005 edition with the red color scheme on the color). Continue Reading →
African Flower Square The first pattern is the African Flower motif square. Made in K-town has an excellent tutorial on making an African Flower Square. The rest are from 200 Crochet Continue Reading →
The first one Is a Japanese Flower motif converted to a square. For the first one (red flower, olive green background): after finishing the flower, I did a CH 3 from petal to Continue Reading →
As I mentioned in a previous post, I purchased the Bramble Berry lace weight yarn to test out before deciding to buy any more colors. While waiting for other the Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I started a project to crochet Japanese Flower motifs with Crystal Palace Mini Mochi yarn. I haven’t decided what the end project will be, but I’m Continue Reading →
Introduction This is the first in a series of crocheted baskets inspired by Navajo rug designs and colors. The texture of the Red Heart Super Saver aran weight yarn I’d purchased for Continue Reading →
I recently gave some of Dax’ shed hair to a yarn spinner. She spun me up some lovely, soft Australian Shepherd yarn. I can’t wait to give it a try! Continue Reading →
I was playing around with an idea for adding a small glass vial as a freebie for my amulet pouches, and struck on an entirely new line of creations to Continue Reading →
I’ve been re-stashing my yarn supply after putting down crochet for many years. Here’s some of my latest finds. Deb’s hand dyed crochet thread, sold by newfboss on eBay, come Continue Reading →
I’ve been wanting to learn Irish Crochet techniques to incorporate into my jewelry designs. I came across a very pretty leaf pattern, but it was written in Russian, and Google Continue Reading →