Well, another month is at its end and it’s been another busy one here on Crochet Concupiscence. In case you missed some posts that you want to check into now, I’ve got the roundup of what we had here on the blog in November. Let’s take a look:
My Favorite November Crochet Posts
Crochet Art and Artists
- Slightly Unnverving but Stunning Crochet Art from Sarah Applebaum
- Crazy, Creepy Crochet in Music Video
- Organic Sculptural Crochet Artist Alexandra Bircken
- Carolyn Yackel Uses Math and Crochet to Make Art
- Amigurumi Artist Vanessa Chan
- New Photo Book by Crochet Artist Mandy Greer
- 40 Variations on a Granny, Swaddle Update
Crochet Books
- Yes! New Novel Based on Teen Boys’ Crochet Business
- Totes for All Reasons Review
- Cute and Easy Crochet Book Review
- Review of Betty Barnden’s Finishing Techniques for Crocheters
- Betty Barnden’s 10 Smart Tips for Getting a Good Finished Product
Yarn Stuff
- 3 Key Books for People Interested in Yarn Dyeing
- New Yarn from my Favorite Yarn Sellers
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted Weight Yarn Review
- Bernat Baby Jacquards Yarn Review
- Rowan Designer DK Wool Yarn Review
- Yarnbombers Turn AntiSocial into Aunty Social
- Yummy Yarn Stash Photos
People Who Crochet
Inspiring stories of people who crochet:
- Hand Transplant Patient Learns to Crochet
- 91 Year Old Hooker Wins Prize
- Crocheter Recognized as Town’s Oldest Resident
- Volunteers Age 7 -94 Crochet Blankets for Foster Kids
- 103 Year Old Hands Out Handmade Doilies to Celebrate Longevity
- 12 Year Olds Crochet Blankets for Newborns in Need
- 106 Year Old Woman Still Holding the Hook
- So Many People are Crocheting For Others!
Crochet on Runways / Designer Crochet/ Celebrity Crochet
- Designer Crochet: Alexander McQueen
- Cabahug’s Crochet for Philippine Fashion Week
- Young Designers Overhaul Scotland’s Cashmere Industry
- Mid-November Celebrity and Designer Crochet Roundup
- Late November Celebrity and Designer Crochet Roundup
General Crochet News
- Crochet Nose Warmer Sales Quadruples in Second Year of Business
- Crochet in a Music Video
- Hotel Pelirocco’s Knit and Crochet Room
- Cocktails and Crochet: Grandma’s Bar in Sydney
- Crochet Beanies for Obama’s Girls
- Crochet on the Street: An Eleven Handmade Crochets Project
- Grounding Wristbands Feature High Tech Crochet
- Knots of Love Donations by the Numbers
- National Waterways Museum Honors History of Crocheting on Boats
My Crochet
I am still working on Year of Projects so I’ve had post updates about that every Sunday. Plus I shared lots of crochet updates and yarn photos and blog updates in My Crochet Corner.
In November, I also showed off:
- My Two-Toned Convertible Cowl Capelets
- Puppy Crochet Sweater
- My Part in Something in the Water
- Video: Cowls, Circle Scarves and Neckwarmers
- Video: Capelets
Crochet on Etsy
On Mondays I did themed posts using Etsy’s Treasury tool. November’s themes were:
Daily Crochet Quotes
There were crochet quotes daily on the blog M-F all month long but some of my favorites were:
That was November here on the blog. And now we’re headed into December which has two special features: 31 days of giveaways and daily crochet blogger awards. It’s going to be a whirlwind of a month!
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