You might have missed these posts during the week but if you’re a crochet lover then you shouldn’t have! That’s why I’ve rounded them up for you here.
Something Special
Congrats to the crafters who are making it into magazines. Mon Petit Violin has a cute crochet sock pattern in the new issue of Inside Crochet (UK). And One Sheepish Girl got her blog mentioned in Making Magazine.
Smart Crochet Words
- Exploring Crochet Motifs. Dora Ohrenstein is over on the Jimmy Beans blog talking about the fun of playing around with crochet motifs. It’s a good inspiring read.
- How to Make A Crochet Pattern. Rachel over @CrochetSpot talks about her process when coming up with new crochet designs.
- Crochet Boutique Book Review. Crochet Mama’s Blog did a review of this new book of 30 crochet patterns by Rachael Oglesby. Keep your eye on this blog because I’ll be doing my own review of it soon as well.
Crochet Interviews
- A Literary Inspired Afghan. CrochetMe interviews Abbi Byrd about her afghan pattern in Piecework, inspired by the book Like Water for Chocolate.
- Kim Guzman Interview. Video interview with crochet designer Kim Guzman over on the Annie’s page.
- Interview with Gail Callahan. Kristin Nichols explains that “this past year, Gail launched her “Color Grid” as a stand alone tool for knitters, crocheters, stitchers, gardeners, artists…… anyone who is curious to learn more about using color, or perhaps fearful.” This interview tells us more about that.
- Fresh Stitches chats with CraftyPod. Listen to this podcast chat between two great voices in the crafty community!
Beautiful Crochet Creations
Dutch blog Karin aan de haak! is making these cute ribboned crochet hearts.
Learn more about this freeform crochet carousel over at Stitch and Unwind
Brazilian blogger Debora Alves made this cute crochet centipede
Enthusiastic Crochetoholic used the free Red Heart Trippy Tunic pattern by the Double Stitch Twins in black for a great new top
Crochet How Tos
- Crocheted Embellishments Tutorial. There is a wealth of information and rich tips in this guide from @planetjune
- How To Tunisian Simple Stitch. A crochet video tutorial from @crochettoday
- How to Keep Hairpin Lace Strips Tidy. A specific and unique niche crochet tip from @websyarnstore
Best New Crochet Patterns
- DIY Bohemian Twist Yarn Necklace. A beginner’s tutorial for crochet jewelry from This Mama Makes Stuff.
- Timber Lily Fingerless Mitts. This free crochet pattern for fingerless gloves from AboutCrochet will be nice for fall.
- Hairpin Lace Popcorn Scarf. I think this is a really cute crochet pattern for hairpin lace. It’s free from Crochetology.
- Crochet Owl Greeting Card. Crochet Kitten shares the free pattern for all the parts to make this cute card.
- Baby Rain Boots. Great free crochet pattern from @crochetspot; terrific gift for a baby in your life.
- Bento Style Carrier. What an adorable new crochet pattern available for sale from The Itsy Bitsy Spider.
Other Stuff
- How to Find More Paying Customers for Your Handmade Shop. Great for those of you have an online store for your crochet products.
- Win a Jimbo Crochet Hook for International Crochet Day. Learn more here.
And Some Special Thanks This Week
- To FreshStitches for a terrific review of Crochet Saved My Life. Part of what she said: “Grab this book if you’re stressed/anxious/depressed and are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel. Read it for inspiration from powerful women who have turned their lives around. If you have a friend/relative struggling with mental illness, read it as a way to gain insight into their experience- as Kathryn has a gift for putting into words ideas that usually remain hiding in the back of peoples’ minds. You might even want to read what’s inside this book so you’ll have an excuse for squeezing in more crocheting!”
- To TracyAnn, who copes with depression, anxiety and PTSD for recommending Crochet Saved My Life to others. She says: “The Women Who Hook to Heal…I can be included in this list of steadfast beautiful souls. The act of creating brings me so much joy. I share this with you and encourage you to purchase this book and share it with others.”
- To Seven Alive for doing a lovely review and interview with me. She says, “Some of us *need* to create regardless of what we use to create. I feel that creating {for some} can be a healing, energizing, and/or a helpful experience.”
- To Ellen of Go Crochet for sharing my book on her blog as well. She explains that she was a mental health counselor who used crochet in her work. She says, “It was interesting how I had 5-6 women clients in individual therapy with depression and related symptoms who all either crocheted or were interested in learning. So, we formed a group! All the benefits of group therapy with the normalizing and creative outlet of crochet. What we knew intuitively, that craft can heal, is the subject of Kathryn Vercillo’s book, Crochet Saved My Life.“
- To Jordana Paige for featuring me as the first crocheter profiled in the Fiber Fashionistas interview section of the blog!
