2023 Temperature Blanket Crochet Along
Have fun crocheting all year with this fun crochet along temperature blanket... It isn't like any other!
The Latest From Our Blog
The Crochet Do Dads blog offers our ramblings from time to time about our experiences crocheting, our project patterns and designs, or handmade crochet and DK Originals, our crochet pattern collection and anything else handcrafted/artisan related.
Sometimes, we even offer crochet know-how hints and tips, but mostly we ramble.
Recycle, ReUse Crochet Ideas
Recycling those mesh wine thingy's for unique scrap yarn crochet projects.
Fashion Trends for Fall includes Bold Colours
From powerful reds to metallic tones, this fall revives the expected, welcoming classic warm tones while exploring new adventurous terrain.
Slip, Slip and Away... Crocheted slippers
I remember hating them then, and given I have this crochet and knit pattern leaflet, I'm sure those slippers came from this booklet. It's Leisure Arts Slippers to knit and crochet, leaflet #70 which sold for a whopping $0.75. Dated 1976.
Fall Euphoria - yarn and pattern collection
The comfy coziness of fall has never been more evident than in Annie's Attic's Autumn Glow Collection for Fall 2017! The colours and yarns are awesome, the designs on-trend. Find out how to get this pattern free...
I think I have a Pom-Pom Fetish
For the love of the pom-pom - fascinating history, unique things to be made - are they making a come back, or did they ever leave?
A Centennial Rug contest surfaces during Canada's sesquicentennial
The Chatelaine Crafts prizing winning Centennial Rug article surfaces while Canada is celebrating 150 years. I wonder where this rug is today? Why did I find this article this year? What was the significance behind it?
CGOA Design Contest
If you're a member of the Crochet Guild of America, they have just announced their 2017 design contest - Deadline July 8th.
I've always wanted to enter a design contest...
Bottle Cap Crochet - Cool!
Here I am thinking it is some kind of stitch pattern I have never seen before, when in reality it is comprised of standard stitches that cover metal bottle caps.
Creative Easter decorating ideas inspired by Pinterest
Fill your home with decorative elements that suggest spring cheer and new life. Simple décor and craft ideas are a great way to get into the spirit of the Easter holiday by yourself or with your kids.
Craft Ontario has new interim CEO
The Board of Directors of Craft Ontario will announce plans for a national search for the next permanent CEO, later in 2017. In the interim, her responsibilities will be assumed by Janna Hiemstra, Curator & Director of Programs as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
There's a reason I design crochet patterns
Although as designers, we try to get the instructions as simple and easy to follow as we can, but sometimes we just get it wrong.
I hated Phentex yarn - Slippers from 1971
Phentex yarn has to be the worst yarn I have ever had the not-so-great pleasure of working with -- thankfully, I didn't too much, but my mother did.
Who Remembers: Golden Needlecraft Creations
It was fun, flipping through the pages of these two binders -- again. Many ya- many more nay!
The First Pattern I Sold 25 years ago
Thinking I would be rich by selling crochet patterns. Oh, to be so young and naive at the time.
Who is C. Strohmeyer? A Year of Doilies
This pattern book, was published in 1991 by Leisure Arts. Leaflet #2120 A Year of Doilies by C. Strohmeyer, offers 12 designs, one for each month of the year.
#Stitchitforward October 15th for I Love Yarn Day
The sixth annual I LOVE YARN DAY will take place Saturday, October 15th and to celebrate the yarn industry will come together for another year of “stitching it forward” and spreading the love of yarn world-wide.
Crochet circa 1994 - Weekend Crochet
Weekend Crochet 1994 features 65 easy projects with an heirloom look. Toys, sweaters, afghans, and lace.
Beautiful Fall-coloured Afghan Vintage Pattern Leaflet
Since it is Labour Day weekend, which to me signifies the start of comfy, sweater weather, big pots of chili and cozy nights in front of the fire -- this fall coloured afghan is just perfect.
Horse Crazy by Jesse Haas includes 2 of Crochet Do Dads Patterns
Storey Publishing contacted me and asked if they could publish two of my patterns in this book they were putting together along with author Jessie Haas.
Some things are just plain ugly
What self-respecting golfer would venture out to the golf course with pompoms on their golf clubs?
Oh the 'Simplicity' of it all
Simplicity got it wrong, when it comes to me and sewing -- there's nothing simple about it. Give me a crochet hook any day!! 1958 Simplicity Sewing Book
