No more carpel tunnel!!!

I had my baby, so now I can be back to crocheting....At least as far as my carpel tunnel goes.  If he will let me work on it is another story...  Wish me luck!!!

Crocheted Playgrounds

I just came across this really neat concept on Etsy.com.  Artist Toshiko Hoiruchi MacAdam was displaying a crocheted hammock and two children wanted to play on it.  She let them and decided that she wanted to crochet play areas.  Her work is odd and amazing!  Go check it out at this playscape blog and at Colossal.  Wow!! 

(I wonder what kind of yarns she uses and if I could duplicate it for my kids...)

Crochet Mania

Yet another new blog!  I found Crochet Mania through Pinterest and one of her videos.  She has lots of free patterns with instructions and videos!  Check her out!

Craftsy

I found another great website!

It has tons of patterns (many are free) in lots of different genres!  There are patterns in crochet, embroidery, sewing and so much more!  They also have lessons and social aspects make it fun to see what others are up to!

Oh, it's called Craftsy! 

Fresh Stitches

I just found a great website!

It's called Fresh Stitches and it is full of great patterns, tips and tutorials.  I love the way they show all of the skills you'll need for a pattern with links to tutorials if you don't have those skills. 

Go check them out!

Lily Basic Patterns

The Lily yarn company has put out some basic knitting and crochet patterns that are designed to teach basic skills.

You can find them HERE! 

Happy Crocheting!!

Review: Around the Corner Crochet Borders

I bought Around the Corner Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman this month and although I haven't had the chance to make anything from it yet, I am impressed!  It is full-colored with lots of great ideas for colors that would look great with each edging.  It is FULL of information about how to adjust so that you can add a border to any fabric project or to a crocheted item.

There are also charts, pictures and instructions for 150 different edgings.  There are open and loose designs, tight designs, designs which incorporate flowers, spirals, bobbles and shells.  I am excited to have ideas for flannel blankets, clothing edges and blankets.  There are so many to choose from!  I may never have to choose the same one twice for a long time!  That is unless I fall in love with one!