Crochet Club, Sewing & Knitting too..!!

"The Corner Stitch" The Club calls this the corner stitch because you begin the project starting a the corner.  It is a favorite of the club and is easy to do and fun to make. It makes a perfect triangle or square and you can also make lots of different projects. I have made washcloths, shawls, blankets, and even hat and bootie sets.   To learn how to crochet this fabulous stitch just click on this link.  https://youtu.be/_QKqX4hoQDw

As knitters, we all have our preferences as to which needles  we like to use. But our needle type and style could also be determined by the variety of yarns, colors, and textures, as well as patterns and stitches available for projects. Each type and style will create a more comfortable experience when knitting  our projects. Well, each project really does require specific needles. I, myself, love working with straight aluminum  needles, but I was recently working on a project with circular needles. Not that I haven’t worked with them before, but sometimes I feel a little intimidated by them. And for this project I was working on I found it very easy and practical. So let us look at the different types and styles of needles available. There are a couple of types of needles. The types include aluminum, wood,  and plastic. The styles are straight, circular, and double-pointed. So depending on the project and your comfort in using them, it can be the way you can ...

Crocheting in the summer and working with yarn can be difficult to do in the heat, but making granny squares can be a cool idea. The  granny square  is one of the most versatile ideas when it comes to creating many interesting  crochet  projects. The great thing about granny squares is that they are like little completed projects. Finishing each one makes you feel like you have accomplished an individual goal. When I researched the  granny square , I was pleasantly surprised to find out how many different patterns and ways there are to create a granny square.  I found many online, as well as patterns in crochet magazines and books. You can also design many unique projects just by the way are placed together, whether sewn or crocheted. Hats, scarves, blankets, ponchos, the ideas are endless for this building block of crochet tradition. You can make a square in a very short time, anywhere, and all you need is a crochet  hook  and a ball ...

If you are looking for something quick and easy, perhaps you would like to make this candy gift bag. Wouldn’t your Valentine love something made by you? Do you have little ones on your Valentine's Day list? You can make this cute little knitted candy holder that you can also place a gift card in it for that special someone. Start your knitted candy bag and personalize it with ribbons and bows of your choice. How about Mom? She will love a fragrant sachet. Fill one of these knitted bags with potpourri so she can use it to make any room or dresser drawer smell fresh and clean. The great thing about this idea is you can make this candy holder in any size using any weight or yarn. So whether you want to make a few little ones for your grandchildren or a great big one for that special someone in your life, you can show your sweetness with this easy personalized candy bag. So go ahead and give a little creativity to your valentine this year.  Knitted Candy Bag - Instructions...

Granny Square Scarf Gray double crochet Scarf Red, White, Blue Scarf Multi Color Scarf with L There is nothing like a handmade scarf to keep you warm on cold days.   And with so many styles to choose from, t here is a lot of "scarfing" going on these days, What kind of scarf do you like to wear?                                          { scarves made by yours truly :) }

Teresa made many of these patriotic dishcloth's in red, white and blue, and reminds us to thank  our country's Veterans today...