1. Hobbies & Games

Crochet Something Beautiful for Mom

Beaded Crochet Necklace With Dichroic Glass Pendant

Whether mom has a weakness for jewelry, lace, or other unique accessories, we've posted free crochet patterns you can use for whipping up a lovely gift she'll treasure.

Crocheted Jewelry
Crochet Spotlight10

Learn an Easy Hand Sewing Technique for Joining Crocheted Pieces

Monday May 7, 2012

Whip Stitch Learn How to Whip Stitch - Photo © Michael Solovay

Whip stitch is a hand sewing technique that's popular with crocheters. If you're crocheting anything that utilizes seams, whip stitch is an easy way to sew them up and finish your project. It works particularly well for joining granny squares or crochet motifs together.

Related Resources:

Make a Beaded Crochet Bracelet With Metallic Floss

Friday May 4, 2012

Crochet this charming bracelet using metallic floss and round glass beads. This design is suitable for several upcoming occasions:

Crocheted BagRed and Blue Beaded Crochet Bracelet - Photo circ;© Amy Solovay

Related Crochet Resources:

Crocheting May Flowers -- Pretty Beaded Rosettes

Wednesday May 2, 2012

Pretty Beaded Rosette Pretty Beaded Rosette - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Happy May! You know the old saying..."April showers bring May flowers." Whether or not April brought rain your way, we're hoping you'll enjoy a garden of beautiful flowers this May -- especially flowers of the crocheted variety.

Pictured here: Erica Jackofsky's stunning beaded rosette design. Erica originally designed this flower to wear to a friend's wedding. If you're attending any weddings this spring, feel free to whip up a few to adorn your own hair, or the craft project of your choice.

More Free Patterns for Crocheting With Beads:

More About Crocheting Flowers:

Fashion Accessories:

Crochet Without Rules: Is It Too Good to Be True?

Wednesday May 2, 2012

Some people say that freeform crochet has no rules. I'll go along with that up to a point, but not entirely -- for all the reasons I discuss in this article: Does freeform crochet have rules?

What's your opinion? You're invited to tell us how you feel about it in either the poll or the comments section below, (or both!) Whichever you feel like using to express your opinion.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.