Posted by Underground Crafter on June 13, 2013 |
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This week’s pick: Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans: Fishermen’s Sweaters from the British Isles by Gladys Thompson. Source: Amazon. Publication date: 1971 second revised edition. Status: 3rd revised edition (1979) is available as a Dover book for $14.95. Condition: Good. Craft: Knitting. I bought this book online a few years ago after I first learned to knit. I’ve always been [...]
Tags: 2013 vintage needlecrafts pick of the week, cables, crimlisk brothers, dover publications, filey pattern viii zig zag moss and cables, flamborough diamond moss and cable, gladys thompson, knitting, patterns for guernseys jerseys and arans: fishermen's sweaters from the british isles, scottish fleet pattern xxvi trees and bars, sheringham, sweater patterns, vintage
Posted by Underground Crafter on June 10, 2013 |
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I’m exciting to kick off the blog tour for the release of the Fleurs et L’eau – Printemps/Ete 2013 pattern collection from Denise at Voie de Vie. (You can find out more about how I met Denise online here.) Denise has been generous enough to offer a free collection to one lucky reader, so continue on for [...]
Tags: anyone for a stroll? bag, blog tour, climbing vines cowl, constellation bracelet and earrings, crochet, denise voie de vie, Fleurs et L'eau - Printemps/Ete 2013, giveaway, knitting, le bateau shawl, one if by hook cardi, two if by sticks cardi
Posted by Underground Crafter on June 3, 2013 |
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According to Random.org, the winner of Knitting with Icelandic Wool by Védís Jónsdóttir, courtesy of St. Martin’s Griffin is number 24… Evelyn from Project: Stash! I happen to be a big fan of her blog, so check it out if you don’t already read it! Congratulations to Evelyn, and thanks to everyone who entered.
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Posted by Underground Crafter on May 27, 2013 |
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Back in the winter, I received a review copy of Knitting with Icelandic Wool by Védís Jónsdóttir from St. Martin’s Griffin. I was immediately drawn in by the stunning photography and the beautiful designs. The nice folks at St. Martin’s Griffin were also kind enough to share another copy which I’ll be giving away today at the [...]
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Posted by Underground Crafter on April 7, 2013 |
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It’s been ages since I posted a Year of Projects update, but I have been working towards several of my goals for this year. My latest series of quick projects has been to make mitered square washcloths for the April Crochetlist charity challenge, which will benefit Mothers and Infants Striving for Success. You may remember [...]
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Posted by Underground Crafter on April 4, 2013 |
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This week’s pick: Teach Yourself to Knit the Easy Columbia Minerva Way. Source: Found in my mom’s collection when she moved. Publication date: 1968. Status: Out of print and expensive online. Condition: This booklet has a fair amount of wear and tear. Craft: Knitting. This interesting booklet came into my collection when my mom moved recently. She found [...]
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Posted by Underground Crafter on March 28, 2013 |
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This week’s pick: Crocheting for Pleasure by Mildred Graves Ryan. Source: Inherited from my grandmother’s collection. Publication date: 1983 Book Club Edition. Status: Out of print and widely available online. Condition: The inside is in great shape but the dust jacket has seen better days. Craft: Crochet. This is one of my favorites in my vintage collection. (I’ve previously reviewed it here.) I [...]
Tags: 2013 vintage needlecrafts pick of the week, broomstick lace, bullion, crochet, crocheting for pleasure, family, hairpin lace, knitting, marta cone, mildred graves ryan, natcromo13, Tunisian crochet, vintage
Posted by Underground Crafter on March 11, 2013 |
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Every Monday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be interviewing crocheters. Today’s interview is with Johnny Vasquez, a crochet teacher. As a crochet and knitting teacher, I’m constantly looking for online resources to share with my students so they have additional supports when I’m not around. I can’t remember how I first came across New [...]
Tags: caron simply soft, complete photo guide to crochet, craftory media, creative commons, crochet, donnie vasquez, erika knight, fibershed project, fiberstory.tv, harmony guides, interview, jessica hicks, johnny vasquez, kickstarter, knitting, lion brand, lion brand yarn studio, loopy, margaret hubert, natcromo13, new dress a day, new stitch a day, rebecca burgess, red heart, simple crocheting: a complete how-to-crochet workshop with 20 projects, social media, teaching, ustream, yarn craft academy, yarn nation
Posted by Underground Crafter on February 21, 2013 |
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This week’s pick: Coats & Clark’s Book No. 208 Edgings Source: Purchased from CountrynMore2 on Etsy. Publication date: 1971 Status: Out of print but available online. Condition: Edges are worn. Crafts: Crochet, knitting, and tatting. I’ve mentioned this booklet before on my blog. I bought it when I was planning to learn hairpin lace while I was crocheting my way through Crochet Master [...]
Tags: 2013 vintage needlecrafts pick of the week, coats and clark's book no 208, countrynmore2, craftsy, crochet, crochet master class, etsy, filet crochet, hairpin lace, knitting, marilee rockley, shuttle tatting, tatting, vintage
Posted by Underground Crafter on February 18, 2013 |
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About a month ago, I had the pleasure of checking out Vogue Knitting Live with a press pass. I actually recorded three different interviews at the event, and I’m pleased to share one today. Joan McGowan-Michael is the designer behind White Lies Designs. In addition to her extensive collection of (mostly) knit (with some crochet) [...]
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