Crochet Portal

We were knitting — white lacy gloves, the neck ribbing on a sweater, mitts and shawls for a local church’s shawl ministry program. In the course of the two hours we were together, I switched from knitting to crocheting and then to embroidery.  

Recycle denim, whether the denim is blue or another color, make cute cloche hats. The hat itself takes approximately 1 ½-hours to make. The pattern calls for a single crochet stitch so it is easy enough for a beginner.Contributor: Kim BlakesleyPublished: Feb 12, 2012  

The projects are small and simple. Candy is always a nice place to start. Everyone knows of the tasty little heart shaped candy with the sayings on them. You may not know that NECCO (New England Confectionery Company) dates back to 1847. The maker of the ...  

Meet Agata Oleksiak (aka OLEK), a “New York-based Polish artist” who’s the world’s first crochet street artist. Her works have been seen all over New York and London, and she’s bringing a bit of crocheted color to the world with her psychedelic yarn works and twisted gimp-esque crocheted bodysuits. Head to the link to see [...]  

Having longed to make some of Jennifer Hansen's designs in Tunisian and hairpin lace crochet, I eagerly registered for Fancy Tiger's Tunisian crochet scarf class. I had the yarn in stash--Cascade Magnum--and owned a Tunisian crochet hook I bought off Mr. Jenkins in Estes Park. Surely one Tunisian crochet hook is like another; they couldn't possibly come in sizes, could they? It's thinking like this that makes me worry. Yes, they do come in...  

I remember my great-grandmother crocheting a ribbed collar for me to wear with my Easter dress. After many years of searching for a pattern for the identical crochet ribbed collar pattern, I decided to create my own.Contributor: Kim BlakesleyPublished: Feb 05, 2012  

Our homework for class was to finish our scarves, easy enough given the Big investment, previously mentioned. The result, as you can see, is irresistable: textural, smooshy and warm. No doubt I'll cut quite a figure at the bus stop this afternoon. I've started a second one, prompting Mr. Nake-id to say, "You're really into this Croatian Crochet, aren't you?" You got that right, honey. Tunisian seems to be a trending thing; Kelly at Wild...  

Crochet a rag purse from old clothing, towels, sheets or curtains. These one-of-a-kind purses use a simple single crochet stitch. The strips are connected together with a knot or sewing.Contributor: Kim BlakesleyPublished: Feb 06, 2012  

It might look comfy – but you’ll be darned if you get a decent kip in this bedroom. Everything has been covered in bright, multi-coloured crochet – including a bed, chairs, a cot, a rocking horse, mannequins and even a shopping trolley.  

Recycle those old wool sweaters into a one-of-a-kind easy to crochet beret! Take the time to unravel an old wool sweater to create the new crocheted beret. Two balls that are approximately 4-ounces each are needed to complete the project.Contributor: Kim BlakesleyPublished: Jan 23, 2012  

My Grandmother Stager tried her best to teach me how to crochet, but I never quite got the hang of it, at least not nearly to her skill level. I particularly liked the doilies she stitched with small crochet thread. Since I can't crochet doilies myself, I decided to design some stitched ones instead.Design © Connie G. BarwickThe free Cross Stitch Doily Collection is the result of my design efforts. I decided to go with red, white, and black...  

Every kitchen needs a towel that hangs from the handle on a drawer, the refrigerator handle or from the handle on a stove. Step away from the ordinary and crochet a kitchen towel from 100 percent cotton yarn.Contributor: Kim BlakesleyPublished: Jan 20, 2012  

Daily MailTaylor Swift wears a pretty vintage crochet dress as she continues her antique ...Daily MailThe blonde statuesque beauty wore what appeared to be a vintage dress for the outing, slipping her lithe figure into a cream crochet dress paired with nude kitten heels and a tan suede and leather bag. Taylor, who is worth millions of dollars, ...Taylor Swift: Flea Market MavenThe Gossip Girlsall 5 news articles »  

“Feel the Love,” an invitational group show that coincides with Valentine’s Day, exploring the themes of process ... displays of knittedor crocheted cloth rather than spray paint or chalk.   The show also will include a blanket featuring the ...  

Neuteboom said she works on her knitting every day, watching television while her fingers quickly push the needles through loops of yarn. “Sometimes I’m knitting so fast I think, ‘Well, take it easy today,’” she said. “But in the morning I do ...