Calling all Mo Bros and Mo Sistas! Tomorrow kicks off Movember – a month to raise awareness (and funds) for men’s health issues. Many of us will go clean shaven tomorrow (that’s why I look like that in that pic above), and then spend the month of November growing an awesome ‘stache! Ladies can join…
Free crochet pattern: Baffy Buddies
The baffy might be the least used of the woods in your golf bag, but isn’t that all the more reason to protect it with a great-looking cover? These protectors are designed to fit all your woods, so make as many as you need. Baffy Buddies ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill…
Five free patterns: Michele from Stitch & Hustle
I first met Michele when I was teaching at a national fiber event called Stitches. I love teaching, and having students like Michele in the class that have UNBRIDLED enthusiasm for all things yarn make it so much fun. Michele KNOWS how to enjoy crochet! I’m so happy to share with you five of…
Free crochet pattern: Delightfully Southern Shawl
Ever since I heard about the new Caron Cakes yarn around the Internet Machine I have been very intrigued with how it would work up and what it would take to make it look its very best in a project. Today I came across Kathy Lashley’s design and fell. in. LOVE. In case you’re…
Free recipe: Butternut Squash Stew
Butternut Squash Stew ©2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Ingredients 1 small onion chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 small fennel bulb, sliced thin 2 cups butternut squash, peeled cut into small cubes 8 oz brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 4 cups chicken broth (or veggie broth) 2 tbsp fresh chopped…
Free crochet pattern: Paw Warmers
Now that I have these slippers, I tell my well- meaning family to please not give me any more novelty slippers that look like dogs or beer steins or cartoon characters. I can whip up a pair of these in an evening and not scare the cats as I walk across the room. Paw…
Free crochet pattern: Boy Belt
As I was looking for the perfect fiber for this project, a little voice in my head kept saying “use leather.” While I usually listen to those voices, this time I decided to create this crocheted belt from shoestring-weight suede. Boy Belt ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level: Beginner Finished Size 13⁄4…
Free crochet pattern: Stock Sweater
Every guy should have one of these in his wardrobe. Made in a neutral color, it goes with any shirt he has and will become the workhorse of his closet. I designed this version to be longer than usual to emphasize the comfort factor. Stock Sweater ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level…
My first LIVE video!
If you missed it over on my Facebook page – here is the live video from earlier today! I laughed and then I snorted because I’m klassy that way…
Free crochet pattern: Mini Angel Ornaments
I was the last of Mom’s eight kids still at home, and living in Michigan there were many many days and nights of being snowed in together. One of my all-time favorite memories of my late mother was sitting and crocheting together. In fact not a day goes by when I don’t think of…