This cute red and blue crochet heart is a free pattern created specifically for the purpose of donation to the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). It was designed as part of a project by Ali of Get Hooked on Crochet in response to her own experience of living through head and neck cancer. I’ve been inspired by her strength and beauty as I’ve watched her go through her own journey online. Let me tell you all about how you can help … Crochet Heart Pins for DCCF You can find the free crochet heart pattern on Ali’s website; note that the instructions are in UK terms. The idea is that you crochet one or more hearts and attach tac pins / brooch pins to them. The completed pins will then be sold as part of a fundraiser for DCCF. You can crochet as many heart pins as you want and there is…
Connect Communities and Welcome America’s Immigrants with The Welcome Blanket Project
The Welcome Blanket Project aims to connect people already living in the United States residents with our country’s new immigrants through stories and handmade blankets, providing both symbolic and literal comfort and warmth.
A Flower for Jenny: A Very Special Crochet Project for a Very Special Girl
Today I wanted to make sure that you know about a request for crochet flowers from a very special girl n the crochet community.
Mandalas for Marinke – July Update (All Submissions Posted!)
It was over one year ago that I launched the Mandalas for Marinke project to honor the work and life of Marinke Slump from A Creative Being and to raise awareness about depression and mental health issues. As of yesterday, all of the individual submissions have been posted.
Temesia’s Crochet Mandala
This contribution to Mandalas for Marinke comes from Temesia who writes, “I am an avid crafter. I always have about five projects going at the same time. They keep me sane.”
Carol’s Crochet Mandalas for Marinke
This contribution to Mandalas for Marinke comes from Carol who is, “someone who knows how hard it is to get through the dark days”.
Christa’s Crochet MandalasForMarinke
This contribution to the Mandalas for Marinke remembrance project comes from Christa of TheCurioCraftsRoom.