When do you typically open a bottle of wine? At dinner? When guests come over? On a Friday after a hard week at work? May 25 is National Wine Day, and I’m sure many people will be celebrating with a bottle of their favorite white or red. As you relax and sip your drink, why not take […]
I just love chevron, don’t you? This Chevron Baby Blanket from 1 Dog Woof uses a corner-to-corner technique to work up these beautiful chevron stripes. ChiWei, the pattern’s creator, originally made this as a baby blanket and it would look so cute done up in baby pastels! However, I love the look of these bold […]
Let’s face it, crochet afghans are a really great project to make (if you’ve got the time and the yarn, that is.) They make great gifts and fabulous home decor, they’re often repetitive enough that you can work them up in your sleep, and there’s always a sense of accomplishment from finishing such a large […]
This holiday season, take a stroll through a winter woodland fantasy with these 11 fabulous crochet afghan patterns from AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns. Take a stroll through your own enchanted forest as you browse these bright and bold designs, then make your favorite (or favorites, if you’re feeling extra crafty) to give your home a rustic and whimsical […]
5 Crochet Blogs I Really Admire Some bloggers just do it right. And these five rock their crochet blogs with such gusto and panache and general good-heartedness, I just couldn’t help but give them a shout out. So let’s all raise a hook to these five fine entrepreneurs in our crochet community! Here’s to you […]
There’s nothing quite like a crochet bohemian blanket to pull together a bohemian-inspired living room. “Hold on though,” you might be asking, “what exactly is a bohemian style?” The simplest answer to that question is it’s a home decor style that emphasizes eclectic designs, unique objects, and worldly-inspired aesthetics. It is a shabby-chic style with vibrant colors […]
No matter the year, the season, the month, or the day, there never seems to be a bad time to start your own knit or crochet afghan. It’s easy to see why, these patterns fun to make, you can get a lot of use out of one well-crafted blanket, and there are plenty of tutorials […]
When do you typically open a bottle of wine? At dinner? When guests come over? On a Friday after a hard week at work? May 25 is National Wine Day, and I’m sure many people will be celebrating with a bottle of their favorite white or red. As you relax and sip your drink, why not take […]
When you’re just learning to crochet, the thought of completing a row can be stressful, let alone an entire crochet blanket pattern. Blankets can be SO big, and it’s already a struggle to properly hold a crochet hook. Well, crocheters, a blanket is actually one of the best things to make for a beginner, especially […]
It’s that time of year again! Crisp air, hot cocoa, back to school, and FOOTBALL! Make this uniquely constructed crochet afghan pattern for the college freshman you’ve just sent to school. He or she will love having this Team Spirit Stadium Blanket to snuggle under while studying, and as a quick layer of warmth to […]
