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...
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...
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...
Stitch in Time – Howell, Michigan Approaching the store entrance, you know there’s a fun-loving personality somewhere inside. The telltale give away is the sign that reads, “For an additional $4.95 we will provide a receipt that matches what you told your spouse you...
Crochet Getaway welcomes Deborah S. Greenhut as a contributor to our site! Deborah recently visited the New Jersy Sheep & Fiber Festival and provided the article and photos for this week’s post. Imagine the chance to hang with shepherds, mindfully spin, and...
Announcing the September 2017 Crochet Prize Pack Giveaway! Hello to all of my Crochet Getaway friends! We’re ready to kick off the fall festival season and I can’t think of a better way than with a GIVEAWAY! Yes, I’ve teamed up with Shehla at TheBlueElephants.com to...
Start with a silk scarf, learn to do needle felting, and create an artistic masterpiece at this weekend retreat in Lucknow, Ontario, Canada. Sommerville Court is a large beautiful old home built in 1880 by James Somerville. The B&B offers 12 rooms for up to 28...
Crafting vacations have long-standing popularity. As travelers cherish time away from work for holidays, themed cruises are continuing to grow in popularity. A crochet cruise is a wonderful vacation opportunity for crafting, networking, and learning new skills while...
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