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Stitch Diagrams: Map and Key for Crochet Success

Take a look at how stitch diagrams can help you crochet, and take a look at Robyn Chachula's soon-to-be-released book Baby Blueprint Crochet.
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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Sarah Read on Sep 2, 2010
Craftivism: Crochet a Scarf for Special Olympics

The 2011 Special Olympics Washington State Winter Games are in March 2011. The folks there are on a mission to give a hand-stitched scarf to every athlete, as they have in years past. The deadline for gathering up the scarves is February 25, 2011. As...

Posted to Marcy Smith's Blog by Marcy Smith on Sep 1, 2010
Yarn Spotlight Addition

A review of Manos del Uruguay Lace and Filatura di Crosa Nirvana.
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Posted to Marcy Smith's Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 30, 2010
Filed under: Yarn Spotlight, Manos del Uruguay Lace, Filatura di Crosa Nirvana
Calling All Things Cute for Our Amigurumi Calendar!

Send us your cutest amigurumi!
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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 30, 2010
Filed under: amigurumi
Eye-Candy Monday, Squares of Squares Edition

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Posted to Kim Werker's Blog by Kim Werker on Aug 29, 2010
Filed under: blanket, granny squares
Crochet Intervention

When crochet takes over, sometimes a person needs an intervention.
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Posted to Marcy Smith's Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 29, 2010
Filed under: CGOA, Gwen Blakley Kinsler, Crochet Guild of America
Crochet + Knit

Hey, there's knitting in my crochet magazine!
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Posted to Marcy Smith's Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 27, 2010
Filed under: Interweave Crochet
Where'd the Summer Go?

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Posted to Kim Werker's Blog by Kim Werker on Aug 27, 2010
Filed under: shawl
Changing the Way You Crochet

Several years ago I discovered a set of simple stitches called foundation stitches, that changed the way I crochet.

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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Toni Rexroat on Aug 26, 2010
Filed under: technique, Foundation single crochet, foundation stitches
Crochet Your New Favorite Sweater

Back in early July, I had the great fortune to attend the Crochet Guild of America 's Chain Link Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is a very fun conference, filled with crocheters of all stripes, from very avid hobbyist crocheters to longtime...

Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 23, 2010
Filed under: Crochet Sweater, Spiderweb Cardigan, Marty Miller, Crochet Guild of America
The Fine Art of Yarn Substitution

When a pattern calls for a fancy yarn, sometimes you need to substitute one that is easier to find or more afforadable. The best way to substitute a yarn is to know how to calculate the wraps per inch. Here's how!

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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Sarah Read on Aug 19, 2010
Preview the Fall Issue of Interweave Crochet

Welcome to the Fall issue of Interweave Crochet! In this issue, we play with yarns from thin to thick and everywhere in between. The gorgeous cover sweater, the Sage Jacket by Dora Ohrenstein, is an elegant sweater that can be dressed down beautifully...

Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 16, 2010
Quick and Easy Gift Ideas for Multi Crafters

Like many of you I am a multi-crafter. I crochet, sew, knit, spin, and even find a little time for scrapbooking, sculpting, and DIY upcycling (recycling an old item into something new and different). And some of my favorite craft projects are quick and easy little gifts.

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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Toni Rexroat on Aug 12, 2010
Filed under: Felt, felted crochet projects, knit and crochet, Gifted, accessories
Free eBook! 8 Free Granny Square Patterns

Free eBook! 8 Free Granny Square Patterns
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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Marcy Smith on Aug 9, 2010
Filed under: how to crochet
Put Your Feet Up in Style

If you have never crocheted a pair of socks, now is the time to pull out your sock yarn and hook. Socks are a great travel project, and you can easily have a couple pair finished before the cool breezes of fall arrive. Crocheted socks also make a thoughtful and unique gift with minimal yarn use; the Adirondack Socks only use one skein of Universal Yarn Bamboo Sock.

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Posted to Crochet Me Blog by Toni Rexroat on Aug 5, 2010
Filed under: Crochet Stitch, modification, socks, crocheted socks