This post contains affiliate links. 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 … Read more
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. This post contains affiliate links. 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 … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. 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 … Read more
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
Every Monday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be interviewing crocheters. Today’s interview is with Lindsey Stephens, a crochet designer and blogger. I can’t remember how exactly I first came across Lindsey Stephens’ Poetry in Yarn blog, but I do know it’s been a staple in my Google Reader for quite a while. Lindsey’s blog, … Read more