This post contains affiliate links. Read my Disclosure Policy for more information. Thanks for your support. Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary: 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways Dora Ohrenstein Paperback 9 ½ x 7 ¼” 287 pages Publisher: Abrams (May, 2019) Let me start by saying that I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author …
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When I come across a crochet book, pattern, or class that I think is especially helpful, I like to review it in a blog post. I also occasionally write reviews on products that authors and designers have asked me to review. In these cases, I typically get a “review copy” but ALWAYS provide an honest evaluation of the product’s strengths and weaknesses. If I don’t think it’s worth having, I simply won’t review it.
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I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. One of the steps I discuss in my crochet design process is the need to assess your crochet skills before you begin designing. In addition to building skills from scratch, you’ll want resources at hand that provide you with the information, techniques, and practical experience you’ll need to …
Having taught crochet to children and adults, in additional to having a background in instructional design, I thought I knew everything there was to know about teaching crochet. And while I do know a lot, I don’t know everything, especially when it comes to the business side of teaching crochet. That’s why I was delighted to take a look at …
This post contains affiliate links. Please read my Disclosure Policy for details. Thanks for your support! UPDATE 7-2-19: This course has probably moved to Blueprint.com. I recently signed up for and completed Craftsy’s Quick & Easy Crochet Cables Class taught by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby of the designer team, Shibaguyz. I figured it would be a great way to learn how to …
This post contains affiliate links. Read my Disclosure Policy for more information. Thanks for your support! I first saw a Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby design shortly after I set up my Pinterest account a couple of years ago. I dedicated a board to granny squares, and when I saw a photo of a chic, black and white motif dress , I immediately …
(I received a review copy of this book from the publisher, Stackpole Books, in exchange for an honest review. Also, the post contains affiliate links. Read my Disclosure Policy for more information. Thanks for your support!) Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet: 35 Adorable Designs for Newborns to 12 Months is the brainchild of crochet designer, Kristi Simpson. Simpson, who taught herself …
When I saw this shrug on Craftsy, I knew I was going to make it and purchased the pattern. I finally got around to doing it over the past couple of weeks, and here is the result, modeled by my daughter, Adrienne . The first thing that struck me about this shrug is that it is crocheted vertically, as all …
This post contains affiliate links. Read my Disclosure Policy for more information. Thanks for your support! I just finished reading Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman. It is the cutest (can’t think of a better word) little book! Not only is the murder mystery convincing (it took me until chapter 20 to figure out “who done it”), it also revolves …