Lotus Bag Originally uploaded by smr61754 This is absolutely HOOKILICIOUS! Thanks to Sandyhook, another uber talented CLF member! Wow…I love the relief work. You have been awarded the Hookilicious award for outstanding beauty.

“Marbles” BraceletOriginally uploaded by Shade Tree Arts This lovely wire and bead bracelet is a design by our very own ICrochet! You can find tout more about the patternin Ravelry, and more about the design on her blog http://www.shadetreearts.com/crochetblog/?p=80 ICrochet you have been awarded the Hookilicious award for crochet beauty!

Ok folks, that’s it… Where the heck ARE you! Come join us on Ravelry, we’re out numbered, and out gunned…BUT the CLF is holding her own… If you aren’t on Ravelry, yet then sign up today! It’s worth it, it’s a brilliant website, wonderful folks, patterns, a place of whimsy and inspiration…plus you can join [...]

Rose Garden Originally uploaded by Nangellini Absolute FREE FORM loveliness!Congratualtions to Nangellini a CLF member, and CROCHET FRIENDLY LYS owner! You have been awarded the HOOKILICIOUS!! Award for outstanding crochet artistry! I love this hat! If you all get a chance to check out Nengellini’s projects, you’ll see how hard it is to choose just [...]

turquoise orchid just finished Originally uploaded by pyogazel This lovely piece was crocheted by CLF member Pyogazel. She modified the Orchid Top from Lily Go. Take a look at her project notes on Ravelry! Pyogazel, this is beautiful! Fantastically made, wonderfully fitted! You are awarded the SET MY PICOT FREE!! Award for outstanding crochet skills! [...]

Wow! This is quite cool, some moderators on Ravelry got together and created the first official“Bobby” Awards for outstanding achievements on Ravelry. From the funniest “Ugh” project to most educational crochet (and the pointy stick folk have a category too)… The CLF and several of it’s members have been honored by being nominated in many [...]

angel_wings_2-1Originally uploaded by indialucia This beautiful new born baby dress was made by CLF member Indialucia!The pattern is called Angel Wings by Maxine Gonser from Bev’s Country Cottage. Truly beautiful! Certainly award worthy! It makes me wish I could write in Spanish to say how exquistie I feel this piece is (our dear member hails [...]

I say this all the time on our board on Ravlery.com, but we crocheters know we are cool. We know that we make cool, funny, funky, beautiful creations. But do we? I find on occasion there is a talented person out there who just doesn’t know that they are indeed truly gifted. That’s one of [...]