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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sitting in the stands one freezing November day, I was sure this would be the homecoming my ears fell off, and I would have to carry them home to stick them back on later. No more! I’ve made this one in my old school colors, but you can change yarns if you root for someone…
If you’ve ever used the Internet Machine to look for free patterns then you’ve come across CrochetKim, aka Kim Guzman. Kim is a hall-of-fame worthy designer that has pushed the industry forward during her entire career. I am grateful every day that she and I have become such good friends over the years. …
Winter Drew-string Purse ©2006 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Gauge: 8sts X 8rows=4”(10cm) in sc Materials 6 oz, 108 yds of winter white yarn – category 6 super bulky weight (Lion Brand Thick & Quick shown) 3 oz, 150 yds of winter white boucle yarn – category 5 bulky weight (Bernat Soft Boucle shown) Crochet…
My good friends at Leisure Arts sent me this super fun book to review! It’s called Yarn Whimsies for the Holidays and I love the idea behind it. This book is chock full of projects that use yarn, but you don’t need mad crochet or knit skills. I’m in the planning stages for this year’s…
