Book review and giveaway: Knitting with Icelandic Wool

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

Book Review and Giveaway: 75 Floral Blocks to Crochet

This post contains affiliate links. Today I’m sharing my review of 75 Floral Blocks to Crochet: Beautiful Patterns to Mix and Match for Afghans, Throws, Baby Blankets, and More by bestselling British needlecrafts author Betty Barnden.  St. Martin’s Press generously provided me with two copies of this collection of crochet motifs inspired by flowers, so I can keep my … Read more

Two book reviews on the Crochet Guild of America blog!

This post contains affiliate links. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’ve started reviewing books for the Crochet Guild of America.  Their blog was updated today, and you can find two of my book reviews there. Review of 100 Snowflakes to Crochet: Make Your Own Snowdrift—to Give or to Keep by Caitlin Sainio.  (You can … Read more

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

Year of Projects, Year 2: Return to square…15

This post contains affiliate links. After missing my YOP post last week, I wanted to have something new and amazing for this week’s post.  My first experiment with domino knitting didn’t produce much worthy of showing or discussing, so I decided to return to the trusty granny square. Since another YOP blogger, Robin from Crochet Nirvana, … Read more

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