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!

The Sharp Crochet Hook

I just learned about a great new crochet tool.  It's a crochet hook with a sharp tip for getting into fabrics for making a beautiful edge.  You'd no longer have to get things hemstitched to crochet around the edge!  I just bought an edging book, too!  Yay!  I hope to get one of these Sharp Crochet Hooks, soon.

Elise Hats

I bought this hat pattern at the beginning of the month and I have already made two and a half of them.  I may be giving lots and lots of these away!  It is really simple once you get the hang of it and it turns out looking beautifully!  This one is for the new baby of a friend!  I got the pattern from: www.mamachee.etsy.com .  The pattern also includes a flower to go on the side, but I loved it just like it was!

She has tons of awesome patterns and ideas!  She is also the owner of the blog Easy Makes Me Happy, listed on the side.