You know the expression “One bad apple will spoil the barrel”? Well, it doesn’t hold true in this case. This adorable apple with a little visitor sticking out is way too cute to spoil anything! Designed by Mary Pueschner, this wormy apple stands just 1 ¼ inches tall. I know you can’t wait to get [...]
Archive for August, 2011
One Bad Apple……
Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged Amigurimi, apple, Crochet on August 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Pumpkin Pixie Hat
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged baby, hats, Sheep(ish), toddler on August 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It me be hot outside now, but before you know it you’ll be looking for something to keep your kiddos warm! My latest Sheep(ish) design, the Pumpkin Pixie hat, will have you (or your child’s head, as it were) covered! Knit up in colors: Lime(ish) and Coral(ish), the graduating stripes, earflaps and nubbin top are [...]
Sheep(ish) Bowl in Create & Decorate
Posted in Crochet, Vickie Howell, tagged Sheep(ish) on August 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Brighten up your table with this easy-to-crochet, container cozy. Made in Sheep(ish) color, Robin’s Egg(ish), this becozied bowl gives an unexpected handmade touch to an otherwise drab dish. Get the pattern today, in the August issue of Create & Decorate Magazine! Get the yarn for this project at JoAnn Etc., Herrschners and Buy.Caron.com! Stitch.Rock.Love, Vickie
Anyone for a little baseball?
Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged amigurumi, baseball, Crochet on August 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »
No, really, I mean it. Anyone for a little baseball? Check out this cute little guy, brought to us by Tracie Barrett. It’s the perfect time of year to make this amigurumi for your baseball fan. Baseball Amigurumi Pattern designed by Tracie Barrett TECHNIQUE USED: Crochet FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 1 1/2”/4cm in diameter [...]
Jean Leinhauser CGOA Crochet Hall of Fame video
Posted in Audio/Video, Crochet, Knitting on August 16, 2011 | 11 Comments »
Jean Leinhauser, 1933-2011 Jean Leinhauser, who passed away in June, was of the driving forces in our industry and one of crochet’s biggest champions. Because of this, the CGOA Crochet Hall of Fame will forever bear her name, keeping Jean’s achievements as inspiration to others. (Note that the HOF logo is being updated to include her name at the top.) [...]
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!!!!
Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged Amigurimi, Crochet, ice cream on August 12, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It’s summer time and we all love ice cream. So how about some cute ice cream amigurumis? Designed by Tracie Barrett, these guys are not only super cute, but they look super yummy too! Ice Cream Sandwich & Ice Cream Cone Amigurumis designed by Tracie Barrett TECHNIQUE USED: Crochet FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Ice Cream Sandwich measures [...]
New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Chain Link Scarf!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, Yarn on August 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Get the Chain Link pattern here! Ok, I know we’re in the middle of a heat wave and so the timing isn’t awesome, but the pattern for one of my favorite Sheep(ish) projects is now available on Caron.com! The Chain Link Eternity Scarf (the longer sister to the Chain Gang Scarf from my site) is [...]
New Sheep(ish) Blog Exclusive: Color Card Scarf!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, Yarn on August 5, 2011 | 35 Comments »
Color Card Mistake Rib, Rainbow Scarf You asked; we answered–here’s the pattern for the scarf I wore in this week’s Caron Connections! xx, Vic UPDATED 8/15: Now including crochet variation (scroll to bottom) Materials 3 Balls (or up to 21!) Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) for Caron (30%Wool/70% Acrylic; 167 yds/154m) in assorted colors. Size US 8 (5mm) [...]
An Amigurumi+ Each Week!
Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged Amigurimi, Crochet on August 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have a bundle of great amigurumi designs here at the Caron Design office. They were made by a couple of really talented amigurumi designers, Mary Pueschner and Tracie Barrett. These amigurumis are all made from Simply Soft and were part of a display Caron had at the CHA trade show back in January. Check [...]
AND You Can Win a Knook!
Posted in Crochet, Knitting, Yarn on August 3, 2011 | 8 Comments »
Here’s what you get. Just visit us on Facebook, leave a comment about the Knook, and a winner will be chosen at random on Friday, August 5th. AND check out the scarf on the photo to the left. It uses Caron Simply Soft Paints in color Spring Brook. Nice!
