Crochet News

Rita Kunc spent the past year single-crocheting this plastic sleeping mat. Charlene Peck photo Challenged by the chance to help the homeless and protect the environment, Rita Kunc began crocheting a plastic sleeping mat one year ago.

PLEASANT VIEW - Sycamore High School math teacher Gwen White Owl was a member of the Key Club when she was in school.

The Japanese have the coolest things, one of which is amigurumi, the art of creating "Teh Cute" in the form of knitted or crocheted animals.

Thanksgiving is approaching and we're reminded of family and home. An idealistic scene is Currier and Ives "The Knitting Lesson". The picture that comes to my mind is being at Grandma's with the crocheted pineapple doily on the side table, a warm and cozy, hand knitted afghan on the couch and a knitted lace shawl on the coat stand.

Homemade gifts long have been popular during the holidays as a cherished present.

Lion Brand Yarn Company is sponsoring a yarn contest at Michaels stores. The grand prize is $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip for two to Los Angeles to meet Vanna White.

Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this elegant vintage style beret from Garnstudio can quickly be crocheted using just one skein of Drops Alaska and a size US H/8 hook.

There will be an air of mystery at the Anglican Women's Guild Holly Tea and Bake Sale next week.

These handmade lace-up leg warmers are available in knee-high and thigh-high versions and are like crocheted corsets for your legs.

Because of some positive peer pressure from my friend Tammy, I recently started doing something I had previously thought I was way too busy to do: I've been crocheting ! Before a week ago, the last thing I'd crocheted was a pair of scarves I'd made over ten years ago , but now I've completed four scarves and am thinking of moving on to hats.

Knitting in this recession has most knitters in a bind as to how to save money and at the same time, knit with inspiration, and above all - keep knitting.

How long does it take to crochet 110 scarves? How about 205 hats? Elaine Gurry knows the answer: "Approximately 1,055 hours." That's the amount of time it took her to craft the total of 315 pieces that she gave to Family Resource Center of Citrus County this week.

You can go to Walmart in the crafts isle and buy yarn. They have a variety of types and colors.

Whether we are still officially mired in a recession is a matter of opinion. But who among us doesn't love a small box with something wonderful and well-chosen inside? Some ideas for the stitchers on your list: 1. A bottle of Barking Sheep Malbec/Bonarda . Described as intense and fruity.

The Chicks with Sticks knitting and crocheting group needs help to piece together rectangles for afghans as part of the nationwide service project, Warm Up America.

I bought this book because I was enchanted by amigurumi critters, but I was convinced I wouldn't be able to complete any of the projects in it.

After suffering a stroke, crochet helped Tamara Aviles sharpen her motor skills.

Jeanelle Williams receives a Comfort Blanket crocheted by volunteers with ALL Shades of Pink.

The students at Montessori School of Pensacola call their knitting and crocheting teacher 'Grandma.' And they treat her like Grandma, too.

From the newly-opened Look boutique in SF, these handmade cozies have all the warm appeal of a sweater grandma made with an offbeat Dr.