Crochet!
Strasbourg Hexagon Shawl
Worked in lacy, join-as-you-go hexagons, this unique U-shaped shawl is the perfect accessory.
3 min |
Summer 2021
Crochet!
Easy Breezy Pineapple Topper
Add a touch of flair to your favorite tank top this summer. This breezy topper will add just the right touch while still keeping you cool.
3 min |
Summer 2021
Crochet!
Beaded Coins Bracelet
This fun bracelet is made from a round of connected “coins” that are each tipped with beads alternating in color. No clasp is necessary—gently stretch it over your hand and you’re ready to go!
2 min |
Summer 2021
Crochet!
Tunisian Shores Blanket
Simple stitches and stripes come together to create a rustic throw that is perfect for sprucing up a bare sofa.
2 min |
Summer 2021
Crochet!
Abstract Flower Hot Pad & Peach Slice Dishcloth
Add a touch of spring to your kitchen with a brightly colored hot pad featuring abstract flowers or a pretty, peach-colored dishcloth!
5 min |
Summer 2021
American Survival Guide
‘Fishing' For A Fillet Knife?
The right tool can make unpleasant jobs more bearable.
9 min |
March 2021
Crochet World
Spring Flowers Hot Pad
A bevy of spring blooms covers this double-thick hot pad. Crocheted in a variation of single crochet, choose colors to match your kitchen decor.
2 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Daisy Shawlette
A pretty lacy floral design begins at one point of this asymmetrical shawl and continues to grow with each 6-row repeat.
3 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Track Stitch Shawl
Master the double treble stitch and create a stunning shawl to wear this spring! Crocheting with a light and airy alpaca blend, you’ll make increases at three points to create the unique shape.
2 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
The Keepsake Dolls of Yolonda Jordan
Every crochet designer has a passion. Some are known for their clothing, others specialize in afghans and there are those who are inspired to create accessories. Among doll designers, the crochet world is fortunate to have Yolonda Jordan, who creates wonderful and unusual dolls of color.
5 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Lacy Shells Tee
Hand-dyed artisanal yarns are all the rage! Learn to make your own for a fraction of the cost with our tutorial on page 14. Then crochet yourself this stunning top to show off your accomplishments!
2 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Flower Blossoms Pillow
Add a bright pop of color to your home! Crocheted flowers and leaves are appliquéd to a simple textured background creating the perfect spring accent!
4 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Heart of the Home Dishcloth
Perfect for gift-giving, this dishcloth features a textured heart design worked in crossed double crochet stitches accented with surface slip stitches.
3 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Blossoms & Lace Afghan
Just right for spring, the filet crochet mesh creates a lovely backdrop for pretty dimensional flowers scattered over its lacy surface. A sweet flower fringe is the perfect finishing touch.
2 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Baby Owl Teether
Crocheted in worsted-weight cotton, this sweet little sleepy owl makes a nice soft teething toy for Baby.
3 min |
April 2021
Crochet World
Colorful Cotton: Dye Your Own Yarn
I love the look of hand-dyed yarns—with their speckles, swirls and innovative color play, but I’ve always been too intimidated by the process to try it myself.
4 min |
April 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
ROOSEVELT DAM AGATE: A Gem Loaded with History
The Roosevelt Dam agate is a very limited-occurrence lapidary material, uncovered during the excavation of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam in Arizona, hence the obvious name of Roosevelt Dam agate.
4 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
GEORGIUS AGRICOLA'S: DE RE METALLICA
465 Years Old and Still Relevant
10+ min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
Trisparkle 12 Design Marks New Approach
I want to thank Jim Perkins for his many years of providing outstanding faceting designs for the Rock & Gem readership.
2 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
Scientists Looking at a Possibly Undetected Volcano in Alaska
Is there a previously undiscovered volcano within Alaska’s Aleutian chain of islands? A team of scientists recently presented their findings surrounding this possibility during a meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
3 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
QUARTZ
COMMON, BUT NOT CONVENTIONAL
8 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
Discovering the Splendor of SLAG
A pile of slag remaining from copper smelting operations of 1930s Cottonwood, Arizona is one area of focus for Minerals Research, Inc. (MRI), the company pursuing a 15-20 year process to remove the pile using innovative recovery technology.
10 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
HUNTING FOR THUNDEREGGS
Uncovering A “Ghost” Volcano’s Treasures
7 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
CERUSSITE
GALENA’S GIFT OF A STUNNING SECONDARY MINERAL
7 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
Anxiously Awaiting a New Museum Opening
With the year 2021 upon us, Arizona collectors are certainly excited about the pending May opening of the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in downtown Tucson. Of course, the excitement extends beyond the border of Arizona and to far reaching locales around the globe.
7 min |
February 2021
Rock&Gem Magazine
Captivated By Copper
Soldiers’ Discovery Leads to a Century of Mining at Pearl Handle Open Pit
7 min |
February 2021
COINage Magazine
Q. David Bowers
GREAT COIN HOBBY PROMOTER
2 min |
February - March 2021
COINage Magazine
PCGS SOLD, NEW COIN DESIGNS, SOARING SILVER
In November, the news was that an investor group led by American billionaire hedge fund manager and majority owner of the New York Mets Steven A. Cohen and collector Nat Turner plan to acquire Collectors Universe (NASDAQ: CLCT) for about $700 million.
5 min |
February - March 2021
COINage Magazine
LEGENDARY CELEBRITIES BUYING COINS
Numismatics In the Media Spotlight
10+ min |
February - March 2021
COINage Magazine
RUSH TO GOLD
FROM THE MINES TO THE MINTS
10 min |