All this week we’re looking back at the crochet posts from this blog in 2012. There was a lot that happened! In this roundup I’ll share all of the items I crocheted and shared from my own crafty life.
Styczeń
In January I debuted my project 365 Sposoby Wear Crochet. I made my first donation to charity in crochet. I made a fresh YOP To Do List. And I showed some items:
- Crochet Improves a Knit Sweater
- Two Toned Granny Squares
- Specific Stitch Contest Scarf
- Black and White Granny WIP
Luty
This is when I launched a new monthly newsletter. I’ve loved putting that together and my subscribers seem to enjoy what I share. Sign up today if you haven’t already!
I shared how to upcycle old fishnets into sexy armwarmers with crochet. I also shared:
- Newest Crochet Dress
- A New Crochet Doggie Sweater for Betty
- Colorful Crochet Ring
- My Other Recent Crochet … And a little more!
Marzec
- I shared a cute crochet puppy hat that my Mom made as well as a few things I made myself like my small rag rug and my new granny square scarf.
- I also shared how I upcycled fishnets to make crochet necklaces.
- And I shared the Twitter showdown showing how my Twitter activity compares to five other crochet bloggers.
- Surmount the Stash project update
- And finally I shared an update on my Swaddle crochet art project.
Kwiecień
I shared my revamped beanbag chair.
And I wrote about my Pinterest crochet boards.
Maj
I made a new purple crochet dress
And I repurposed an old crochet pillow into new ones
I shared my thoughts on different ways to style outfits using crochet. The outfits were:
Bold Black and White Wrap Dress
I also reviewed Jordana Paige tote bags for crocheters.
Czerwiec
I shared links to some of my creative writing about crochet. And …
I frogged a pillow and made it into an oversized crochet shrug
I hung my circle vests on the wall to make art
I showed you how my crochet blanket is being used as a tablecloth
I worked on lots of different granny square projects
Lipiec
First was the post that I did sharing the brief bios of the women whose stories are in my new book, Crochet Saved My Life.
I made this sukienka crochet and am trying to figure out how to style it
I also tried to figure out how to style this purple crochet dress
I finished my crochet rugs
And I made some crochet headbands
I reviewed my experience with Year of Projects and explained why I’m not participating again this year
Sierpień
I launched my new book, Crochet Saved My Life, which has received terrific support and some great reviews.
Diary of a Month Spent Crochet Sharon Silverman’s Scarves
Wrzesień
I tried to crochet with Mizuhiki paper cords
I did a roundup of ten of my favorite crochet blogs
I shared the links to sign up for my two different newsletters
Off-the-Blog News
Crochet Concupiscence and my book Crochet Saved My Life both got some great off-blog attention this month as well. Here are some of those links:
Fresh Stitches Did a Terrific Review
Interview with Seven Alive lub read an excerpt
GoCrochet Reviews Crochet Saved My Life
Fiber Fashionista Interview on Jordana Paige
Knit Edge Featured My Crochet Article
Październik
Listopad
I was honored to be compared to the CLF
My book was available at the Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl
I got Yarn Info From Spinchat
And my awesome readers helped someone find the pattern she was looking for. Thanks!
Grudzień
Photo Tour of my Crocheted Home
My New Broomstick Lace Cotton Scarf
I don’t have any specific plans for what I’ll be crocheting in 2013 but I have a few things in mind and I’m excited to see what develops and what I learn. Of course I’ll continue sharing that on the blog.
