Death Among the Doilies (Crochet Mystery Book)
Death Among the Doilies is a craft mystery book written by Mollie Cox Bryan, award-winning author of a scrapbooking-themed mystery series. This book kicks off a new series that continues the theme of...
View ArticleInterview with Amigurumi and GIF Crochet Artist Betibettin
I first came across Betibettin on YouTube where I fell in love with his amigurumi crochet work. Although he is most known for his crochet Ramen bowl art, I particularly loved a tiny piece of micro...
View ArticleSustainability Interview with We Are Knitters Yarn Company
I recently shared my wonderful experience working with yarn and a crochet kit from We Are Knitters. This company is an eco-minded business, and I asked them to share some of their thoughts on that...
View Article20+ Star-Shaped Crochet Patterns
There are so many different occasions that would be perfect for crocheting star motifs. Christmas immediately comes to mind, of course, but stars work for nurseries, birthdays, Fourth of July and “just...
View Article25 Ways to Save Money on Crochet
Crochet coin purse free pattern from Just Be Happy Crochet is a terrific craft in part because it can be a very affordable craft. It doesn’t require a lot of materials and you can save money by making...
View ArticleCrochet Coat Hanger Covers: Patterns and Inspiration
Decluttering is a regular part of my life. I do it periodically, usually when I need to make physical space as a gateway to freeing up some mental space. My closet is a frequent target of my...
View ArticleInspiring Crochet From Australia: Designers, Books, Art and More
There are terrific crochet designers, makers, artists, and bloggers all around the world. Today let’s take a look at some of the great crochet coming out of Australia. Sponsor Love: American Yarns (in...
View ArticleCrochet Heals Lori
Lori Christensen crochets to help her through the difficulty of living with chronic pain. In this interview, she tells us more about what she’s going through and how crochet helps her cope. Hi Lori,...
View ArticleAre DIY Crochet Umbilical Cord Ties Safe For Babies?
Daisy crochet umbilical cord ties sold on Etsy by Artisan Alley News reports have been warning against the use of DIY umbilical cord ties, including crochet cord ties, because of the possible risk of...
View ArticleSpring 2017 Runway Crochet Fashion
It is always inspiring to see designer crochet hit the runways and the shows for Spring 2017 have been no exception: Moschino My favorite crochet fashion was in the Moschino 2017 Resort show, a...
View ArticleCrochet Blog Roundup: September in Review
Taking a look back through the month, here are all of the things I wrote about in crochet in August, here and elsewhere around the web. How to Advertise on Crochet Concupiscence Hook to Heal This...
View ArticleOctober Discounts on Crochet Saved My Life and Hook to Heal Books
I would like to think that my books make great gifts for the people in your life, and I’d love to help you get ahead on your gift buying (even if the gift is just for yourself!) so I’m offering...
View ArticleCrochet Heals: Emma’s Story of Crafting Through Chronic Pain
Emma S. has an as-yet-undiagnosed chronic pain condition that limits her daily activities, leaving crafting one of the only things that regularly brings her joy. She has found that even though it...
View ArticleShare Your Crochet Story! Accepting New Interviews.
I had a backlog of crochet interviews for the longest time that I have finally almost completed. It is very important to me to give each interview my complete attention, even if that means it takes...
View ArticleMindfulness Crochet Exercise: Never-Ending Circle
Each month I’m able to share one of the exercises from my book Hook to Heal with you thanks to the support from contributors through Patreon. Even $1/ month helps me spread this work; consider a...
View ArticleCrochet Heals: Lydia’s Kidney Operation Story
Lydia, who can be found on Ravelry, Facebook and Pinterest as @lydiabeat, learned to crochet to help her through the difficulty of an operation. She has been “hooked” ever since. You learned to...
View ArticleCrochet Heals: Laura’s Story (Crochet for Connection)
Laura J., who is in her late fifties now, learned to crochet from her grandmother at the age of 12. She says, “My maternal grandmother, my Nona, had an apartment filled with crocheted doilies. I loved...
View ArticleCrochet Cowls (book review)
Crochet Cowls: 15 Bold & Beautiful Designs is a cozy new book by designer Sharon Hernes Silverman who always impresses with her strong writing and crafting skills. About Crochet Cowls Crochet...
View ArticleCeltic Cable Crochet (book review)
Celtic Cable Crochet is a new book by Bonnie Barker who uses her extensive experience in the niche of Aran Isle crochet and cabling to bring us 18 beautifully textured clothing and accessories...
View Article8 Videos Featuring the Work of Crochet Artist Olek
Take a moment to enjoy some beautiful, colorful, creative inspiration from Olek in video form: Wake Up and Play With Me has an edgy sense of humor and some great detailed shots of crochet in action....
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