by Suzann Thompson | Feb 19, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Start Mama’s legs and Papa’s trousers by drawing up a loop in the lower edge of the dress or shirt. The instructions say “join with a sl st,” which to my mind (at the time I wrote the instructions) meant the same thing. “Draw up a...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 9, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Mamas and Papas’ arms and hands are pretty simple to crochet, once you decide exactly what you want. The sidebar “Arms” on page 141 of Cute Crochet World gives some general hints. Specific instructions for Mama’s arms begin on page 139, and...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 1, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’m so glad reader and crocheter Janet S. asked for a little help with the Mamas and Papas of Cute Crochet World. She is using them to decorate crocheted bags. Complete written instructions for the Mamas and Papas are on pages 137-141. The hair, clothing, arms,...
by Suzann Thompson | Dec 18, 2015 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Why in the world do we need another pattern for crocheted gingerbread people? Because I’m terrible at crocheting into the sides of rows. Read the whole story on this Flashback Friday on my other blog, Suzann’s TextileFusion. The Gingerbread Kids of Cute...
by Suzann Thompson | Dec 17, 2015 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Years ago, my mom crocheted very cute gingerbread man Christmas tree ornaments. They were a lot of work, she told me, because there were lots of starts and stops, leading to lots of ends to weave in. Do you recognize this pattern? Do you know where it...
by Suzann Thompson | Dec 11, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This post was originally going to be called “Embellishment Woes.” This project is causing me trouble. I’m not quite satisfied with any arrangement of flowers and buttons so far. After thoughtful consideration, I realize this is my favorite part of...
