Book Review and Giveaway: Short Row Tunisian Fashion

Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books.  Today’s post features  a giveaway of my review copy of Short Row Tunisian Fashion by Kim Guzman, courtesy of Leisure Arts. This post contains affiliate links. Short Row Tunisian Fashion is one of Kim Guzman‘s latest contributions to the Tunisian crochet world.  (You can read … Read more

Interview with Johnny Vasquez from New Stitch a Day

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 … Read more

Crochet Hook Review and Giveaway: Susan Bates Bamboo Handle Hooks

Every Sunday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet hooks.  Today’s post features the Susan Bates Bamboo Handle hooks, along with a giveaway for 2 hooks, courtesy of Susan Bates. I mentioned last week that I don’t personally prefer in-line crochet hooks.  But as a crochet teacher, I know that many students find … Read more

Favorite Online Crochet Resources: Tips and Tricks from FreshStitches

Every Saturday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be highlighting one of my favorite online crochet resources.  Today’s featured site is FreshStitches, my favorite source of tips and tricks for crochet and small (crafty) business. This post contains affiliate links. I’m a huge fan of Stacey Trock, also known as FreshStitches.  I had the pleasure … Read more

Pineapples for Everyone Shawl CAL: The Second Repeat

Welcome to the Pineapples for Everyone Shawl CAL!  If you’re just joining in, you can find the free pattern here.  Ravelry members can join our CAL chat here.  Our tag is 2013PFEcal. I’m continuing to work a week ahead of schedule, and have now finished my third repeat (through Row 26).  I even brought in my second … Read more

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