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Sandi's Crochet Blog March 2005 Archive

By Sandi Marshall, About.com Guide to Crochet since 1997

Free Pattern Highlight - Pansy Doily at the Country Yarns web site

Wednesday March 30, 2005
At Country Yarns: Free crochet pattern for a Pansy Doily. Note: When you click on the Country Yarns links above , You will be going off this web site (crochet.about.com) and will ... Read More

Explore Free Form Crochet

Tuesday March 29, 2005
Enjoy the photos of free form work by some talented crocheters. Find information on just what this crochet form is. Included are links to crocheting with wire. Explore Free Form ... Read More

Daisy and Black-Eyed Susan Flower Afghan Free Pattern

Monday March 28, 2005
The squares for this afghan could be made any of three ways: Cross stitch on single crochet, cross stitch on afghan stitch or by crocheting colors in, following the chart. ... Read More

Colonial Cameo Filet Crochet Free Chart

Sunday March 27, 2005
In charting this pattern, I adapted a portion of a larger antique design from the 1920s. Charted for filet crochet but you could also use the chart for cross stitch ... Read More

Free Pattern Highlight - Calla Lily 3D Pin Pattern at Kreinik

Saturday March 26, 2005
At Kreinik: Free crochet pattern for a Calla Lily 3D Pin. Note: When you click on the Kreinik links above , You will be going off this web site (crochet.about.com) and will ... Read More

Heart, Cross and Crown Free Chart For Filet Crochet or Cross Stitch

Wednesday March 23, 2005
Work the chart as is or use each image separately. Charted for filet crochet but you could also use the chart for cross stitch in solid color silhouette: To make ... Read More

Knot Stitch Flower Sachet Free Crochet Pattern

Tuesday March 22, 2005
Knot stitches give a pretty openwork lace look to this small bag. Knot Stitch Flower Sachet Free Pattern How To Do The Knot Stitch More Free Bag Patterns

Easter Free Pattern Links

Monday March 21, 2005
Easter Free Crochet Pattern Links Links to free patterns for crocheted Easter baskets, refrigerator magnets, towel toppers, egg covers, rabbit ear napkin rings and other Easter theme decorations. For Bible covers, crosses and ... Read More

Cotton Summer Headband or Exercise Sweatband Free Crochet Pattern

Sunday March 20, 2005
A summer headband or exercise sweatband in a solid shell stitch pattern. The photo on the left shows a closeup look at the stitch patterning of the headband. Solid Shell ... Read More

Learn the Solid Shell Stitch

Sunday March 20, 2005
Basic directions and photos for learning how to crochet this stitch pattern. Solid Shell Stitch How To More Crochet How To Pages

Baby Chick Free Chart For Easter

Friday March 18, 2005
Charted for filet crochet but you could use the same chart to work the design in single color cross stitch on a crocheted background of single crochet or afghan stitch. ... Read More

Northwoods Pattern Stitch Crochet Directions

Thursday March 17, 2005
A stitch pattern with a light texture design created by crocheting in some of the back loops of the stitches. This stitch is from a vintage crochet pattern book published ... Read More

Irish Crochet Shamrock Clover Applique Free Pattern

Wednesday March 16, 2005
Last minute St Patrick's Day crocheted accent ... This Irish crochet three-leaf clover would be useful as a decorative accent added to other projects. It could also be made into ... Read More

Little Clovers Edging Free Pattern

Tuesday March 15, 2005
This edging could be worked in sport or baby weight yarn or in any thread weight for a delicate edge. Add it to a crocheted piece or crochet it directly into ... Read More

Rose and Clover Edging Free Crochet Pattern

Tuesday March 15, 2005
An edging in Irish crochet that's made up of two-tier roses and shamrock clover. Rose and Clover Edging Free Pattern St. Patrick's Day Free Pattern Links

Lion Brand Yarn Talks About Martha's Poncho

Thursday March 10, 2005
Lion Brand Yarn reports that they received the largest number of requests ever for a pattern. Here's what they have done about it ... Lion Brand Yarn ... About Martha's Poncho

Photo of Martha Stewart Wearing Crocheted Poncho

Wednesday March 9, 2005
Along with the photo of Martha, the following page at the web site A Socialite's Life also includes comments that people have posted about the poncho and the pursuit of the ... Read More

Interest In Martha Stewart's Poncho

Wednesday March 9, 2005
There has been quite a buzz surrounding the crocheted poncho that Martha Stewart wore when she was released from prison. Many crocheters are wondering if the pattern will become available. ... Read More

Fast and Easy Crocheted Edging Free Pattern

Monday March 7, 2005
This would be a wonderful edging for clothing. Picture it accenting the bottom edge of a short shrug style sweater that is so popular these days. Or add it to ... Read More

Basic Circle In Single Crochet

Sunday March 6, 2005
An example showing how to crochet a basic flat circle made with single crochet, with a solid center. From crocheting this sample, you can learn about the increases used when crocheting ... Read More

Cloche Style Hats Free Patterns and History

Saturday March 5, 2005
On this page I've listed places on the Internet to find free patterns to crochet cloche style hats, along with a few links to information on the history of cloches ... Read More

Open Shell Edging Free Crochet Pattern

Thursday March 3, 2005
This timeless edging pattern was first published in the year 1899. It's just as wonderful to use today. Shown on the left is an example that I crocheted. Along ... Read More

Crochet Squares in Afghan Stitch (Tunisian)

Wednesday March 2, 2005
Tunisian (afghan stitch) directions for squares sized to co-ordinate with daisy and black-eyed susan flower cross-stitch charts. Crochet Squares in Afghan Stitch Free Pattern

Crocheted Hair Snoods Free Patterns, History, Photos

Tuesday March 1, 2005
On this page I've listed places on the Internet to find free patterns for crocheted snoods and hair bun covers, along with links to information on the history of hair snoods, pages ... Read More

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