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,...
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...
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...
It was a wonderful, thoughtful gift to celebrate our first Christmas together as a married couple in 1975. My great Aunt Julia loved to crochet. Her precious hands could create unmatchable beauty. And Christmas was her favorite holiday. So she blessed us that year...
Many of my projects are self-created using stitch guides instead of patterns. How do I do this? First, I conceptualize the finished projects. After determining size and shape, I will browse through my many stitch guides and back issues of How do I do this? First, I...
Welcome to My Crochet Stories. This is the section of the blog where I share my personal insights regarding my crochet journey. I was once a crochet beginner and now I teach other beginners how to crochet. It’s been such an enriching experience for me. The...
Caring and Giving through Charity Connections The young couple huddled under the weight of heavy burdens as they passed me in the hospital corridor. While only teenagers, they are now also parents.Their tiny newborn son remained in the hospital’s NICU baby ward at...
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...
Everyone needs some time to re-fuel and 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. Whether you prefer...
Pillows, Pillows Everywhere As a teen crocheter, making crocheted pillows with vibrant colors was a favorite hobby. Using standard 4-ply acrylic thread, I started with rather plain pillows and then moved to unique shapes for granny square designs for these unique...
