The Crafty Tipster

Crochet Bird Christmas Ornament Pattern

A conversation with tips and tricks for making a beautiful lace crochet bird Christmas ornament from an orphaned chart found on Pinterest.

Economical Bali-Style Bead Caps

A gamble pays off - check out my review of a recent order of a mix of Bali-style bead caps sold by weight. I can't wait to begin using them!

Spider Web Flower Motif

Free crochet spider web flower motif pattern. This crochet motif has a center like a spider web and a scalloped edge that makes it look like a flower.

Kurtzy Crochet Thread

Seen Kurtzy Crochet Thread on Amazon? I bought some and discuss colorfastness, how it makes up and how it compares to other crochet threads.

A Trio of Bears

A special request for a purple crochet bear led to my latest favorite bear. It's made a special lady very happy too. Learn more about his story and his two little friends too.

Rectangular Granny Square

Learn how to make a rectangular granny square with this super easy and straightforward method that works for any size rectangle.

Itty Bitty Elephant

The challenge - try using cotton carpet warp yarn for crochet. With a cute pattern by Dana Van Ord, I ended up with my truly Itty Bitty Elephant.

Sweet Gift From Carol

A sweet gift from a wickedly funny lady in our knitting group. I'm sharing my public thank you and what I think is the cutest fashion show ever.

Wee Bunnies

Celebrate spring and surprise someone or treat yourself to a wee little bunny by Michele. Super cute pocket-sized bunnies that will steal your heart.

Elephant Jammies

What do you do when a small herd of rescued elephants get cold? You knit them jumpers of course. Super cute story from an Indian wildlife rescue center.