Last week we gave you some great ideas for crochet Christmas gifts for the ladies and little girls on your list. But Read More
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Matt Lauer Gets “Yarn” Bombed!
Whether you call it yarn bombing, yarn storming, guerrilla knitting, or graffiti knitting, it’s becoming a world-wide phenomenon. Yarn bombing is a Read More
Collecting Vintage Crochet Potholders
Potholders are available in many colors and shapes which give them an appeal for decorating kitchens, but they also serve a practical Read More
Ladies Gift Ideas for the Christmas Season
Where has the year gone? November in on the downhill stretch towards Thanksgiving and you know what that means: Christmas is just Read More
Blooming Granny Square Challenge And Exciting Things!
After many hours of trying to figure out how to crochet a scarf with netting yarn and watching every crochet ruffled scarf Read More
Crochet at Home
The new book Crochet at Home introduces 25 new at-home crochet projects. It gives you easy-to-follow instructions for the crochet techniques. For all Read More
Uses for Vintage Potholders
Vintage crochet potholders have a practical and beautiful purpose in the home kitchen. The vintage designs are far from the traditional square Read More
Hyperbolic Crochet and the History of the Crochet Coral Reef Project
Hyperbolic crochet is a technique discovered in 1997 by Dr. Daina Taimina, a mathematician from Cornell University in New York. This technique Read More
Joy of Success
Sunday is a day for inspiration. Here’s some from us to you. Enjoy, and have a great day! Read More
Flower Embellished Vintage Crochet Potholders
Collectable vintage potholders have many designs, with one popular style being floral prints or dimensional flowers sent in the center of the Read More
The Classic Granny Square
The granny square is a timeless classic maneuver of crocheting. Perhaps the reason it’s used so often is because it’s so versatile- Read More
Live Love Crochet
Happy Thursday! Here’s some truth and inspiration to brighten your day. Enjoy! How many crocheted Christmas gifts are you making this Read More
Vintage Potholders in the Kitchen
Vintage potholders have a different look and appeal than modern-day potholders. Your first thought when hearing the word potholder is commonly a Read More
Coral Reefs Lead to Crochet Inspiration
Picture the majestic Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Maybe this is a place you always wanted to visit, or maybe you have Read More
Crochet by Mandy – Purple Hook
Mandy Nelson is an incredible crocheter who used to work for us editing patterns. She started her own business called Purple Hook Read More
‘Tis the Season For Crochet in Advertising!
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when our thoughts turn to….colds, flu, and fall allergies. I don’t know about you, but Read More
Vintage Crochet Bloomer Potholders
You may have seen the cute little dress potholders, but what about the bloomers? These little shorts were often called ladies bloomers, Read More
Color and Crochet
Color is in everything we see. We use color to accentuate, decorate, design and wear in order to illustrate our feelings, mood Read More
Thursday Wit and Wisdom
It’s almost Friday. Time for some fun and inspiration to brighten your day! Silly cat. Yarn is for crochet! Here are some Read More
Vintage Potholders: History of Crochet Dress Potholders
At first sight, crochet dress potholders appear to be doll clothes. These cute little dresses actually served a practical purpose in the kitchen Read More
Coral Reefs Around the World
Coral reefs are a diverse ecosystem and home to thousands of marine species. The size and complexity of coral reefs around the Read More
Crochet Rugs: A Modern Classic
Crochet rugs have been around for years. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and designs. They are trendy, stylish, functional and Read More
Gingerbread Season Is Back!
Autumn brings with it a lot of wonderful things, crisp weather, beautiful colors, and of course the holiday season. Yes, the time Read More
I Love Yarn Day Oct 2013 – Knit – Crochet
Do you crochet, knit, craft or just love fiber? October 11th, 2013 is a day to celebrate your love for yarn. Read More
Changing Colors: Crochet How-To Part 2
In part 2 of our changing colors tutorial, we are going to cover how you can use a variety of colors in Read More
Crochet Comparison: Which Hook Set Wore It Better?
Watch Maggie’s video comparison of the Tulip Etimo Rose hook Set and the Amour Hook Set. This video was requested by Chris Read More
Check Stitch – Step by Step with Maggie Weldon
There are many variations of the crochet check stitch. Check stitches are created using everything from single crochet stitches to taller double Read More