*P O P U L A R Afghan Crochet Patterns*I'd like to reintroduce you to some of our most popular afghan crochet patterns, in case you haven't ordered yours yet.  There's projects here for baby, child and adult size afghans, plus a delightful car seat set.Most of these afghan patterns feature our popular sc in back lp and dropped dc in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design).  This technique is so fun and very addictive to do.  I've had many customers tell me they only do these kind of afghans n ...Continue Reading

Native American Potholders MORE Native American Potholders *Native American Potholders*Dear Crochet Friend,I love designing Native American themed items so much that I did TWO booklets using the mosaic dropped double crochet stitch.  These unique double-thickness potholders are a great gift idea and a good portable project to take along....perfect for hot summer days too as it is a small project and won't "cover your lap" on hot days like an afghan does.Create these Southwest Native American themes usin ...Continue Reading

 *Native American Hats*Dear Crochet Friend,I love designing Native American themed items using the dropped dc stitch.  It lends itself to so many possibilities.  Create these 6 Southwest Native American hats for your family using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rnds below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st.  All color changes are made at the beginning of the rnd so you are only working with one color at a time..  Instructi ...Continue Reading

   * Ponchos that also include matching afghans* Dear Crochet Friend,The two pattern books, Taos and Tribal Traditions, each include instructions to make a poncho as well as a matching afghan....two projects for the price of one!Created with traditional Native American themes using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rows below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st.  Each row is worked on one side and all color changes are made at the begi ...Continue Reading

*Potholders, Dishcoths and More Kitchen Crochet Patterns*Dear Crochet Friends,These are so practical, and make great gifts too.  All are available as instant downloads so you can get started right away.  All but dishcloths are also available as a printed digest-size booklet mailed to you via the post office.*Native American Potholders, #117. *These 7 creations inspired by Native American and Southwest themes will make a colorful addition to your kitchen decor.  Great gift idea too!  The double thickn ...Continue Reading

Camouflage Cover-Ups Afghans, Car Seat Cover, Hat  Stars, Diamonds Car Seat BlanketsHearts Car Seat Blankets  * Car Seat Cover Crochet Patterns**Dear Crochet Friends, Sometimes you just want a smaller, quicker baby project than the usual afghan  These small blankets are just the ticket!  They are good "take along" projects and work up fast...great for a last minute shower gift.  They are like miniature afghans, but with two "holes" for a seat belt to fit through.  Or b ...Continue Reading

*Closeup of Baby Afghan*  *Textured Tiles Afghan*I know this looks hard to make, but it is SO, SO easy!  Your friends will be amazed when they see this.  It's made using our signature sc in back lp and a dropped dc st worked in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design)....similar in technique to the old-time vintage Native American Navajo afghans.  And you aren't constantly changing colors either.  The rows are alternating in color, so you are only working with one color at a time.&nb ...Continue Reading

*Howling Wolf Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend,It's a hit! Husbands and sons are raving about our new Howling Wolf Afghan crochet design. One woman told me her husband saw it, and asked for it...then her son got wind of it and wanted his own afghan too! Get started now on your new winter project! You know many times it's so hard to find something suitable to make for a man...but this is it! And the great thing is, it will work equally well for all our feminine wolf lovers too! I've long wanted to design crochet afghans featu ...Continue Reading

Peek-a-Boo Bear Teddy Bear Portrait Afghan*TEDDY BEAR Afghans and Cocoons Crochet Pattern Booklets Done in Mosaic Dropped Double Crochet*Teddy Bears are among the most popular theme for baby and children's afghans.  Here are seven selections for your perusal.All feature our signature technique which I have named Mosaic Dropped Double Crochet.  It is similar in looks to Mosaic Knitting (aka Slip Stitch Knitting), but worked in CROCHET.  See our website for video how-to tutorials showing just how easy it i ...Continue Reading

*Nite Nite Teddy Bear Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend,I'm really pleased with my latest creation. I've been wanting to do a "crochet" quilt for some time now, and have combined that with teddy bears sleeping snugly under it.I used worsted weight yarn so it would work up quickly.The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rows below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st and each row is worked on one side and the end cut at the end of each row. All color changes are made at the beginning of the row so you are ...Continue Reading