100 Snowflakes to Crochet: Interview with Caitlin Sainio and giveaway!

This post contains affiliate links. Today, I’m excited to interview Caitlin Sainio, author of 100 Snowflakes to Crochet: Make Your Own Snowdrift—to Give or to Keep and host a giveaway for the book, courtesy of St. Martin’s Press.  (I’ve recently begun reviewing books for the Crochet Guild of America blog, which is where you’ll see my … Read more

Scarves Book Review and Giveaway

This post contains affiliate links. Today I’m sharing a review of Scarves and hosting a giveaway for my review copy, courtesy of the Guild of Master Craftsman. This book features 30 patterns for neckwarmers to suit a range of styles.  Patterns by more than 20 designers for scarves, cowls, snoods, keyhole scarves, and pocket scarves are included.  … Read more

Interview with Catherine Hirst, author of Granny Square Crochet and giveaway

This post contains affiliate links. Today I’m interviewing Catherine Hirst, the author of Granny Square Crochet: 35 Contemporary Projects Using Traditional Techniques.  I’m also hosting a giveaway for my review copy of the book, courtesy of CICO Books.  (I’m actually going to be sharing the review at another time, but here’s a spoiler: There are a … Read more

International Crochet Day 2012, Part 4: Crochet Boutique review and giveaway

This post contains affiliate links. As part of my daylong celebration of International Crochet Day, I’m sharing a mini review of Crochet Boutique: 30 Simple, Stylish Hats, Bags & Accessories by Rachael Oglesby and offering a giveaway for my review copy of the book, courtesy of Lark Crafts. Book Review Crochet Boutique: 30 Simple, Stylish Hats, Bags & Accessories is a … Read more

International Crochet Day 2012, Part 2: Interview with Bert and Dana Freed and giveaway

This post contains affiliate links. For my second post for International Crochet Day, I’m writing about a jewelry technique that includes crochet.  Bert and Dana Freed are a mother-daughter team who recently wrote Bead Crochet Jewelry: An Inspired Journey Through 27 Designs.  I’ve known for a while that some jewelry making methods incorporate crochet techniques, but this … Read more

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