Welcome crocheters, step into my time machine. I thought it might be nice to take a little trip back in time to get vintage patterns your mother or grandmother fawned over. As a bit of a vintage fanatic, I knew that it would be too overwhelming if I didn’t focus in on a specific time […]
When it comes to crochet afghan patterns, it’s easy to find lots of ideas for every season. Each season brings to mind different activities. For summer, you think swimming (or boating if you’re lucky). In spring, it’s gardening—no one can resist being outside with the newly-green grass. For winter, maybe you think of making snowmen […]
When it comes to crochet afghan patterns, it’s easy to find lots of ideas for every season. Each season brings to mind different activities. For summer, you think swimming (or boating if you’re lucky.) In spring, it’s gardening – no one can resist being outside with the newly-green grass. For winter, maybe you think of […]
Welcome crocheters, step into my time machine. I thought it might be nice to take a little trip back in time to get vintage patterns your mother or grandmother fawned over. As a bit of a vintage fanatic, I knew that it would be too overwhelming if I didn’t focus in on a specific time […]
I’m a big fan of the patchwork seen in quilt patterns. I’m always reminded of the quilt my mother would bring out on occasion, a memento from her grandmother. While I don’t have to sew, that doesn’t mean I can’t piece together a beautiful crochet afghan reminiscent of my great-grandmothers quilt. In my hunt for […]
The winter ushers in a sea of white and blue (and brown; all that bare bark and mud-stained snow). Now, I’m a fan of winter. The peacefulness of a fresh coat of snow, the frost creating exquisite mosaics on your windows, the fun activities, the list goes on and on. The only thing that bothers […]
Happy Halloween, crocheters! I have a brief anecdote that inspired today’s round-up of patterns. I woke up this morning in Chicago excited. Halloween has always been a very fun holiday at my house. We’d dress up our dogs (silly, but always good for a laugh. They’re such good sports), have a little bonfire in the […]
It’s official. As the cast of Game of Thrones often remarks: Winter is coming. This can only mean one thing: it’s time to run for covers! Copious amounts of snow and frigid temperatures aside, winter is one of the best seasons around. From the natural wonders like snowflakes and swirling frost on the window, to […]
Inspiration for today’s round-up of patterns has come from across the pond. A few months back, I started a Jane Austen Book Club with a few lovely ladies from work. And having recently met to discuss Sense and Sensibility, all I have been thinking of lately is the English countryside. From the rolling green hills […]
Congratulations, Marilyn! Thank you to everyone who participated in our I Love Yarn Day week-long celebration. We hope you enjoyed all the patterns and giveaways! It’s the last day in our I Love Yarn Day week-long celebration! Thank you to everyone who’s participated in our giveaways and enjoyed the new patterns this week! And […]
