Vintage Needlecrafts Pick of the Week: Tricot Crochet by Rebecca Jones

This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Tricot Crochet: The Complete Book by Rebecca Jones. Source: Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. Publication date: 2000 US reprint of a 1991 Australian publication. Status: Available online ($22 at Lacis, or $80 on Amazon). Condition: Excellent. Craft: Tunisian Crochet.   I reviewed this book before, but I felt it needed another look as a vintage … Read more

A sneak peak

Next Wednesday, I’ll be participating in Crochetville‘s A Tour Through Crochet Country blog tour for National Crochet Month.  I’m working on something fun (and secret) to reveal next week, but until then, I can share a little progress picture. I had an awesome time at the Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival last weekend.  My mom and … Read more

Book Review and Giveaway: Granny Squares by Gohr, Sturm, and Wilder

Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books.  Today’s post features  a giveaway of my review copy of Granny Squares by Gohr, Sturm, and Wilder, courtesy of Trafalgar Square Books.  This post contains affiliate links. My regular readers know I have a soft spot in my heart for the granny square.  When … Read more

Interview with crochet designer Annette Petavy

Today’s featured NatCroMo interview is with Annette Petavy, a crochet designer, blogger, and podcaster.  I first became aware of Annette’s work when I saw her Tulip Skirt in Interweave Crochet. Annette can be found online on her website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Ravelry (as AnnettePetavy, on her designer page, and in the multilingual Annette Petavy … Read more

Crochet Hook Review: Denise 2 Go

Every Sunday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet hooks.  Today’s post features the Denise2Go For Crochet kit, along with a giveaway for one set, courtesy of Denise. This post contains affiliate links. A few years back, one of my very first crochet “investments” was to purchase a complete Denise Interchangeable Crochet Hook … Read more

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