Speaking Of Crafts » Crocheting

You Can Crochet A Poodle

Linda — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:09:56 +0000

Although I haven’t crocheted anything recently, crocheting is still a very popular hobby. There are so many cute and decorative items you can make to use or give away as gifts. And it generally takes so little of your time. Crocheting is something you can do while riding or waiting. It’s a great way to pass time that would otherwise be wasted.

I crocheted this cute little poodle shown here a number of years ago. Isn’t he a darling cover-up for your extra roll of toilet tissue?

If you are wanting to make some extra money, you can even sell your homemade items.

Can You Crochet and Watch ‘Survivor?’

Linda — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:01:46 +0000

Is that a stupid question or what?

On a recent post I suggested that you crochet while watching TV, BUT sometimes the show we are watching is just too good to miss even a second.

Tonight I watched the prelude to my favorite television show - “Survivor.” I just won’t miss the show if I can help it at all, even though I can watch the replay on the computer. Tonight’s show was ‘Surviving Survivor’ and it looks like this year’s shows will be just as exciting as all the others. If you like it too, don’t forget the first of the series on February 11. If you’ve never seen it before, you don’t know what you are missing!

And if you are one of those people who can do two things at once, get out the yarn and crochet hook and make something great. (How about the cute hat pictured here?)

A Crocheted Hat Never Goes Out Of Style

Linda — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:15:23 +0000

With the cold weather we’ve been having this winter, even here in Florida, what better way to keep your head and ears warm than with a stylish hat that you’ve crocheted yourself. You can be warm and in vogue, too.

The great thing about this is that these are easy to make and can be made very quickly and inexpensively. Choose yarn that matches your outfit or make several hats with different color combinations to match several pieces of clothing. Not a big investment, yet practical.

Decorate Your Home With Crocheted Doilies

Linda — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:15:51 +0000

My grandmother used to crochet a lot, and she had lots of crocheted doilies in her home. My mother also crocheted and decorated with doilies. When I started to crochet, I did the same thing. We had doilies on the backs and arms of our chairs. We made doilies with ruffles and made them stiff with starch so that the ruffles would ‘stand up’ and stay in place. These were used to sit our table lamps on, and the lacy ruffles would flare around the lamp bases.

I don’t see so many people doing this nowadays, but maybe I don’t get around that much. However, these doilies added a nice touch to the atmosphere of a room and were a dainty addition to our decor, especially those made with flowers and other designs in colors to match our decor.

Crochet While Waiting

Linda — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:11:53 +0000

I haven’t crocheted much lately, but at one time I used to crochet a lot. I’ve made tablecloths, doilies, booties, afghans, caps, scarves, vests (when crocheted ones were popular), doll clothes, toilet paper holders, bookmarks – you name it . You probably know what I mean. If you’re a crocheter, you’ve done it too.

I kept my thread or yarn and needles nearby most of the time. It’s amazing how much you can get done while watching TV. I crocheted while riding in the car or while waiting in the car or in an office.

Crocheting is something you can do almost anywhere on short notice, and you can easily carry your supplies with you. If you haven’t tried it and need something worthwhile to fill your idle time, try crocheting.