Welcome to my themed blog series, Crochet Specialty of the Month! Each month in 2015, I’ll feature a specialized crochet technique, stitch pattern, or project type through several posts. This post contains affiliate links. Tanis Galik is probably the crochet designer most associated with contemporary intermeshing crochet, so I’m thrilled to share an interview … 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. Happy Thanksgiving! In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) signifies the official start of the holiday shopping season. In the spirit of keeping the holidays a little more handmade and small business and a little less mass produced and corporate, I’m sharing several holiday gift guides today. Handmade … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. My interview today is with crochet designer Melissa Horozewski. Melissa was nominated for the Crochet Liberation Front Flamie for Best New Designer in 2009, and her work has been published by Crochet!, Crochet World, Inside Crochet, Interweave Crochet, and Leisure Arts. Melissa is also the author of Austentatious Crochet: 36 … Read more