Blog tour book review: Kristi Simpson’s Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet

This post contains affiliate links. I’m pleased to share a review of Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet: 35 Adorable Designs for Newborns to 12 Months by Kristi Simpson as part of the book’s blog tour today.  As my regular readers know, I also review crochet books on the Crochet Guild of America‘s blog, and Stackpole Books … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Quick, Fast in a Hurry Cowl

I recently made a cowl for a swap.  My partner had very specific color choices, and I didn’t see a pattern that would let the yarn’s long repeats shine.  After trying a few different stitches, I came up with the Quick, Fast in a Hurry Cowl. This simple crochet cowl pattern uses just one skein … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month 2013 Interview Series Roundup

Today is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month and also the end of this year’s interview series.  Here’s a recap in case you missed some of the interviews.  All photos are used with permission.  (Click on the photos to link to the interviews.)   Karla Sandoval, the Mexican crochet designer behind Cute Little Crafts. … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month 2013 Interview Series: Celia Diaz from Abejitas

Today, I’m sharing an interview with Celia Diaz, an emerging Spanish crochet designer, also known as Abejitas. You can find Celia online at her website, Abejitas, and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and YouTube.  She’s also on Ravelry (as abejitasorg, on her designer page, and in the Abejitas group). All photos are used with permission and are copyright Abejitas.  Click … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month 2013 Interview Series: Paula Prado from De Origen Chile

Today, I’m interviewing Paula Prado, a multi-talented Chilean yarnie. Paula can be found online in her Etsy shop, De Origen Chile, her website, and on Flickr.  All photos are copyright De Origen Chile.  Click on photos to link to the product pages on Etsy. Underground Crafter (UC): How did you learn to spin, knit, and dye? … Read more

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