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...
Crochet is more than just a hook and some yarn. I’m searching for the best tools for crocheting, 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...
Ongoing education is important as is learning from different sources. I was fortunate to find the AWAI program Money-Making Websites at the beginning of 2015 and launched Crochet Getaway in April of that year as part of the class assignment. Prior to that blog, I...
Come away on an exciting 9-day adventure to Norway, where you will learn about the crafts of the artics while enjoying stunning scenery and first-class hotel accommodations in Bergen and Oslo. From the Annie’s Craftours website, this package includes such...
I was delighted to discover an alpaca farm in Mississippi and marked my calendar to make the short trip to Stringer, Mississippi for a visit. Each year the farm has a fall festival and it was a wonderful experience. This working alpaca farm is located just a few miles...
What Are Yarn Crawl Adventures? 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 passport...
