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

International Crochet Day 2012, Part 1: Beginner Crochet Book Reviews and Giveaways

This post contains affiliate links. Today is International Crochet Day, so proclaimed by Jimbo’s Front Porch a few years back.  (By the way, Jimbo is hosting an awesome giveaway, too, so you should stop by!)  I’m doing my little part to promote crochet in this part of the world by sharing several crochet themed posts (each with … Read more

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