There's nothing like having a tote bag that can go with an outfit that is dressed-up or simply casual. After years of working with black yarns, I've noticed that seeing the stitches has become more challenging. Good lighting is essential. Nonetheless, I still enjoy working with this color, as well as purples. Do YOU like these style? My crochet totes and handbags from T&P Handmade Collections

I love the unique style of this tote. It can be crocheted with one or more colors. Also, the choice of making it with 3 separate squares or a simple rectangle. The ideas are endless as to what this tote can be made into.

Materials Used for Hat Projects: "Amazon" Soft Macrame Cords 2 mm - 3 mm "Amazon" Fabric Rose Brooches "Amazon" Rhinestone Ribbon 3.75 mm Crochet Hook "Etsy" 2 Inch Moire Ribbon "Sun Yorkos" Sinamay Ribbon, Sinamay Roses, and Crinoline and Feather Brooch Handmade Hatpins Craft Feathers Crochet Hat Designs: Pink and Blue - Cloche Pink and Mint Green Sinamay Fascinator Bright Orange - Stingy Brim Boater Hat

In 2023, a friend asked if I could make a handbag she had seen, likely on a craft website. When I looked at the photo, my initial reaction was "NO WAY, TOO HARD!" I was ready to tell her NO, but curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to search for a free pattern on resources like "Pinterest" or "YouTube." Eventually, I found images; this handbag was popular both then and now. It required a lot of effort, time, and metal hardware. I am known for my love of internet surf

Happy March 2026! This is Part 2 of my journey into seriously pursuing crocheting and knitting. Reflecting on that time, it coincided with the arrival of nieces' and nephews' babies. I decided to create handmade heirloom gifts that could be passed down to future siblings. When the parents asked for baby layettes, I appreciated my brother who purchased three sets at once. At that time, my layettes comprised a newborn dress, a toddler dress, a loom-knitted infant blanket, knitt

Beginning my journey with crocheting has been a blessing. It all started many years ago when I was just 9 years old in Girl Scouts. One of the Troop Leaders and a cherished neighborhood friend, Winona Brown, took the time to teach me. After my parents passed away, she and her husband became even more significant in my life. I am so grateful! I started making baby clothes because they were quick and easy to produce due to their small size. I didn't enjoy crocheting blankets, a

I truly love these YouTube Ladies " Littlejohn's Yarn" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1pecDw_MI0&t=333s and "One Virtuous Woman": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7aXkA4x_s&t=444s . These are the best crochet tutorials for making the the news boy hat. I have to try out my other favorite Yarn Artist's version by "Bag O Day" with Crystal. I have to admit that I too added a few changes here and there, I use the crochet waist coat stitch on the sides, stiffened the brim with

Crochet Women's Cloche Hats made from soft 3mm polyester macrame cord. The look of vintage accessories with a pop of twenty- first century bling changes the game plan for any style of fashion. These hats are great for the Easter Holiday in soft pastels like the hats above, but don't get it twisted, this style is wonderful in basic black, earthy or jewel tones shades that can be worn all year round. These hats are crochet with soft polyester cord, the cord is stiffened

Wow! I've experienced working in-depth with raffia paper yarns this summer. I found some new resources or websites that sell raffia. Yes,...

This summer I really delved into how raffia yarn really works. Discovered some raffia yarn was very thin and some very stiff or thick....

Jumana – Silver Pearl Grab the handles of this sleek, designer crochet, metallic, leathery feeling tote. The tote has a leather bottom....