Tunisian crochet

Vintage Needlecrafts Pick of the Week: Crocheting for Pleasure by Mildred Graves Ryan

This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Crocheting for Pleasure by Mildred Graves Ryan. Source: Inherited from my grandmother’s collection. Publication date: 1983 Book Club Edition. Status: Out of print and widely available online. Condition: The inside is in great shape but the dust jacket has seen better days. Craft: Crochet. This is one of my favorites in my vintage collection.  (I’ve previously … Read more

Book Review and Giveaway: The New Tunisian Crochet by Dora Ohrenstein

Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books.  Today’s post features  a giveaway of my review copy of The New Tunisian Crochet by Dora Ohrenstein, courtesy of Interweave/F+W Media. This post contains affiliate links. It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Tunisian crochet, and I’m thrilled to see it regaining popularity. … Read more

Interview with Mary Beth Temple

Every Monday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be interviewing crocheters.  Today’s interview is with Mary Beth Temple, crochet designer, author, podcaster, teacher, editor, and publisher. I’m thrilled today to present my interview with Mary Beth Temple.  Like many crocheters, I first became aware of Mary Beth through her Getting Loopy podcast.  This interview has … Read more

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

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

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