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
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
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
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
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