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....
Crochet Getaway welcomes Noreen Kompanik as a returning contributor. In Taos, New Mexico, Noreen visited Susanna Starr, founder of Starr Interiors, and shares insights into the art and history of Zapotec weaving. Magnificent Taos, New Mexico has long been known as a...
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 Started In the past months, I’ve had people contact me to ask about my crochet blog, about blogging in general and how it works. The questions are...
Halloween is coming soon. The temperatures have finally dropped in Mississippi and I’m excited to share some fun Halloween crochet projects. I rounded up a few fun ideas from bloggers, Etsy makers, and others. Click the links below for patterns or to purchase...
Crochet is more than just a hook and some yarn. I’m searching for the best tools for crochet, to make our hobby time more efficient and enjoyable. In some articles on this website, I recommend crochet books and crochet patterns that have enriched my crafting...
Psst…Retreat Seekers – Scroll Down to the Directory For Retreat Venue Owners Would you like to be listed on this page? Are you interested in a feature article with links to your booking site? Send an email with information about your location and...
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 crawl...
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...
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...
Grandma’s Spinning Wheel 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...
