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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
Fun and Easy Crochet For Our Favorite Furry Friends
Anybody that has ever owned a pet knows that they are one of the family. Why shouldn’t they get to experience the 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
Crochet Guild of America – CGOA/Knit and Crochet Show and Maggie’s Crochet Shop
Next weekend is the Fall Crochet Show!!! Here is the SCOOP… The Fall CGOA (Crochet Guild of America)/Knit and Crochet Show is Read More
Basic Super Easy Crochet Hat Free Pattern by Maggie Weldon
Crochet a hat for anyone using any yarn with these super easy instructions and YouTube video. Click to Watch Video Make Read More
Crochet Puff Stitch How-To Video and Pattern by Maggie Weldon – Puff Stitch Baby Bunting
Hi : > This is the design that got my whole crochet career started!!! – the Puff Stitch Baby Bunting. Baby buntings Read More
Sewing Crochet Pieces to Background – Appliqués
Learn to sew crochet pieces to backgrounds with my how-to video and steps below! Step 1: Before sewing crochet pieces to the Read More
Chainless Foundation Double Crochet How To Video by Maggie Weldon
Hi : > Rebecca Sommers Cramer requested a video on our Facebook page for the Chainless Foundation. This one’s for you Rebecca…. Read More
Chainless Foundation Half Double Crochet How To Video by Maggie Weldon
Hi : > Rebecca Sommers Cramer requested a video on our Facebook page for the Chainless Foundation. This one’s for you Rebecca…. Read More
Instarsia Crochet vs. Cross Stitch Crochet – Free Cross Stitch Pattern by Maggie Weldon
Hello : > Learn to create blocks of color and colored images on crochet pieces using two crochet techniques; Instarsia Crochet and Read More
Interview: Clothilde Menendez – Craftbegonia
Do you crochet and knit – one or the other or both? I crochet and I knit but I prefer crocheting Read More
Shell Crochet Stitch Pattern & Video:Change Color Every Row Pattern by Maggie Weldon
Simple Shell – Alternating 2 Colors Every Row In the video – links below – I show you how to change yarn Read More
Chainless Foundation Single Crochet How To Video by Maggie Weldon
Hi : > Rebecca Sommers Cramer requested a video on our Facebook page for the Chainless Foundation. This one’s for you Rebecca…. Read More
Basket Weave Stitch Cowl Neck Warmer – Free Crochet Pattern by Maggie Weldon
Last month I showed you how to do the Basket Weave Stitch in a YouTube video. Now that you’ve got the basics 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
Interview: Annette Petavy
Do you crochet and knit – one or the other or both? I both crochet and knit. This is actually very common Read More