This post contains affiliate links. Today’s interview is with fellow New Yorker, Dora Ohrenstein. Dora is the publisher of the Crochet Insider ezine; a designer whose work has appeared in Crochet!, Crochet Today!, Crochet World, Interweave Crochet, and Vogue Knitting Crochet, among other publications; the author of Creating Crochet Fabric, Custom Crocheted Sweaters (reviewed here), and … Read more
Earlier this week, I came home to this. I hadn’t recently ordered anything from Canada, so I was puzzled. However, upon turning it over, I discovered the customs form. (In case you’re wondering, there’s almost nothing cooler than seeing the phrase “handknit socks” on a customs form when the temperatures are about 20 degrees below … Read more
Years ago, I was in a job I didn’t love which required me to travel to Phoenix for a conference. After a long, dreary day under artificial, hotel conference room lighting, I stepped outside just in time to see a stunning sunset. The beautiful browns, yellows, and oranges really lifted my spirit. The colors were … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Today, I’m thrilled to share an interview with Tammy Hildebrand as part of the blog tour for her latest book, Crochet Wraps Every Which Way: 18 Original Patterns in 6 Techniques, published by Stackpole Books. The nice folks at Stackpole have also shared a giveaway copy of the book with me, … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. My second day at Vogue Knitting Live started off with no hot water at home (and who doesn’t love showering in cold water when it’s sleeting outside?). In the rush to get out the door, I forgot to take the ceremonial pre-show picture of me in my handmade goodies. (I was … Read more