Are You Ready for a Yarn Crawl Adventure? Yarn crawl experiences have re-energized the LYS (Local Yarn Shop) in the US. Regional yarn-related small businesses have banded together to promote yarn crafting. They issue passports for a small fee and provide a yarn...
Everyone needs some time to unplug, re-fuel and re-charge. Crocheters are no exception. A crochet retreat with close friends or a large group of complete strangers can completely change your crocheting journey. Plan a successful crochet retreat using these easy tips....
How to Crochet the Woven Stitch The woven stitch is one of my all-time favorite crochet stitches. It is an excellent stitch for beginners. Using only the chain stitch and single crochet stitch, this pattern takes on interesting textures based on the selected...
During the North Alabama Yarn Crawl, I discovered a Saori weaving studio in the Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment complex in Huntsville, Alabama. There’s something to love about a community of crafters creating unique designs by hand. I accepted an invitation to give...
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ~ Pablo Piccasso How the Crochet Blog Began Ongoing education is important to me. It keeps my mind fresh as the years roll by. Equally important, I like to learn from teachers with a...
On a late April day, when the spring season finally intruded on our long winter, I headed north to Sleepy Hollow, New York, near Tarrytown, to watch sheep get their spring coats at the Historic Hudson Valley’s Sheep to Shawl Festival at Philipsburg Manor. To my...
At the age of 8, Vicky Konecky, with her mother’s guidance, began to knit, crochet and sew. And she continued her passion through years as a public school science teacher in Tucson, Arizona. Vicky took her first spinning class after the birth of her youngest daughter,...
My friend asked could I make a crocheted wig with loopy edges and pigtails on the sides. How adorable! Of course, I can do that! I love a good challenge with my hook and after a few Facebook chats about color and size, I was off to the races with this fun new...
Floor rugs, constructed with fabric, can be functional and beautiful at the same time. In early America, rag rugs were utilitarian and recycling was a way of life. History As clothes and household fabric items turned shabby, ladies collected the shreds and either...
In some of the articles on this website, I mention crochet books and crochet patterns that have enriched my crafting journey. This blog post is a summary of some favorite crochet books that I’ve enjoyed through the years, and are still on my shelves today...
