About CrochetCrochetLapghan or Throw or Afghan- June 21, 2008 Most people have a favorite size of afghan that they enjoy crocheting the most. You have three sizes to choose from, when making your starting chain to begin crocheting this...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/21/lapghan-or-throw-or-afghan.htm Bumpy Texture Crocheted Surface- June 17, 2008 Alternating double crochet and slip stitch make the textured design happen in this pattern, making a bumpy surface that's just right for a washcloth. Crunch Texture Cotton Washcloth - Free...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/17/bumpy-texture-crocheted-surface.htm Looks Like Daisy Petals- June 15, 2008 The middle of this motif reminds me of the shape of daisy petals gracing the center circle of that flower. The crochet instructions for this motif were originally published in...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/15/looks-like-daisy-petals.htm Lace Trim- June 14, 2008 This crocheted lace trim would be a beautiful addition to a short fabric skirt, sewn on at the very edge, so that the lace hangs just below the hem....http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/14/lace-trim.htm Night Bird in the Shadows- June 10, 2008 This filet crochet design that I created could be made into an afghan center, or, if made with thread, could be a wallhanging. The Night Shadows version has some lacets...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/10/night-bird-in-the-shadows.htm Have you heard the newest- June 8, 2008 If you missed this week's crochet newsletter, then you probably haven't heard about the very newest patterns that I just added to this site yesterday. Here's a chance to view...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/08/have-you-heard-the-newest.htm Father's Day Gift - Tote Pattern- June 7, 2008 This is a roomy size tote bag crocheted in a shells and mesh-look design. I crocheted the example in the colors Woodsy and Dark Sage, with a gift for guys...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/07/fathers-day-gift-tote-pattern.htm You've crocheted a lot of squares. Now what- June 7, 2008 Before putting the squares together to make an afghan, the yarn strand ends need to be hidden somehow. This is called "weaving in" the ends. I try to weave in...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/07/youve-crocheted-a-lot-of-squares-now-what.htm Lace From the Year 1899- June 6, 2008 This edging is called a Loop and Bar Lace design. The crochet instructions were published in the year 1899. I've given the antique instructions for comparison but have also rewritten...http://crochet.about.com/b/2008/06/06/lace-from-the-year-1899.htm |