Link love is my way of giving back to the crochet community by highlighting the great work out there each week from crochet bloggers, designers, artists and more. Here are this week’s links …
This week’s edition of Crochet Concupiscence is kindly sponsored by MAVECROCHET. Check out these adorable crochet wedding cake toppers.
Crochet Quote
“I have what I call a very “noisy” brain. I crochet because it quiets the noise. And I remember as a child feeling the NEED to create something…anything. With crocheting, not only do I get a quiet mind, but also a wonderful, colorful, original handmade item to enjoy or share. Plus, do you realize how many colors of yarn there are?” – @feltedbutton
Crochet Art
“Yarn Bombing Wine project at Taranga Winery in South Australia. We yarn bombed an old and gnarled grape vine, which was subsequently photographed and used as the cover art on a wine label.”
Little Treasures did a lovely post on wearable crochet artist Sophie Digard, who I’ve written about extensively
Steampunk amigurumi crochet animals from @crochetme. “This is but a snippet of the scene created by Donna Childs and dubbed Steampunk Soiree. The full array won second place in the Artistic Expression category at the Crochet Guild of America’s design competition in 2014.”
Lalylaland dolls are also dressed up for Halloween.
Crochet Books and Magazines
Check out my roundup of 10 Granny Square Crochet Books over on About.com, which includes this book by @Sarah_London
So excited to see Illuminate Crochet writing about the hyperbolic crochet book by Daina Taimina whose work inspired the Wertheim Sisters in their crochet coral reef project
“One day, my son had some friends over to the house. Later he told me, “So they think all the crochet around the house is cool.” I was both flattered and surprised. Crochet is so entwined in the texture of our home that it didn’t really occur to me that maybe other people don’t live this way.” – Marcy Smith, @crochetme, introducing the home issue of Interweave Crochet Magazine. It includes an interview that I did with the very lovely @idalifestyle.
The Star Online shared about Mei Li Lee, author of Hello Kitty Crochet
@mycentraljersey has a book review of Modern Crochet by Molla Mills
Marty Miller reviewed It Girl Crochet
Crochet Designers
@SimplyCrochet_ shares info on self-taught Tunisian crochet shawl designer Aoibhe Ni Shuilleabhain
@hijennybrown shared smart thoughts on the crochet design process. “Pattern testing can be a slog, but that moment when you crochet the last sample and realize everything is exactly how you imagined and your stitch count is just right…ah, that’s heaven.”
Crochet Fashion
Crochet patch fringe top from Topshop
Waste to Art Fashion Week upcycled designs including plastic bag yarn crochet bikini
@susiebubble shares Katie Jones Knit newest upcycled crochet collection
Twisted Crochet Headband by KLJT
ASOS Petite Crochet Swing Dress
Crochet Patterns
Crochet Circles free patterns from @Jessie_AtHome
Tunisian crochet washcloths free pattern from @mypoppetshop
Harlequin crochet rug pattern for sale from Wood and Wool Stool
Magic Rainbow Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern from @mooglyblog
New Bonnet and Doily Set Crochet Pattern for sale from @cutecrochet; photo by Gina Ricci Photography who has lots of adorable pictures using crochet photo props
Crochet owls free pattern by @SIDRUNsZoo spotted on @craftgossip
Free crochet pattern for makeup pouches by Anabelia via @craftgossip
Looking Glass Crochet Necklace Free Pattern by @stitchstory on @kreinikgirl
Free crochet hat pattern from @ElkStudio_
Crochet headband free pattern from Alli Crafts
Raspberry newborn hat free crochet pattern from Hopeful Honey
Free crochet poppy pattern from @SimplyCrochet_
Crochet unicorn appliqué free pattern from @repeatcrafterme as she wraps up her alphabet appliqué series
Stashbuster free crochet pattern: yo-yo coverlet by @sarah_london via @creativejmom
Free crochet pattern – pumpkin mug cozy – from @crochetspot
Tree mandala crochet pattern for sale from Jenny Lawson on Ravelry
Crochet Tutorials
How to join crochet squares ten ways – via @mooglyblog
How to make a crochet coin purse from your favorite crochet motif via @SCCelinaLane
How to Crochet a Book Cover Purse from @crochetkitten
How to Recycle Plastic Rings with Crochet to Make Towel Holders at My Recycled Bags
How to Crochet a Stretchy Ribbing Fabric from Elisabeth Andree
Crochet News
The Remembering Tree gives people space and time to celebrate life in all its colours and will be in place for the duration of Christmas and New Year in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Yarn Stuff
@mypoppetshop shared her Botanical Yarn Dyeing workshop experience
How to Soften Yarn at Stitch and Unwind
Other Crafty Things
DIY Stitch Gemstones Calendar by Heather Lins Home
@craftsanity podcast with macrame artist Sally England
Trendir had a post on knit-dermy artist Rachel Denny; have you seen crochetdermy?
@craftypod had a guest post on @sewmamasew with a Slow Sewing tutorial for this cute pillow; I love how she writes about the meditative and healing aspects of Slow Slowing
Stunning embroidery on photos by artist María Aparicio Puentes @jealouscurator
Special Thanks
- Thank you so much to Lee who sent me the kindest email that included: “The new blog look is so tantalizing and tempting. When I see those colorful balls of yarn marking off various parts of the site, it’s all I can do to sit still – I want to pull out a hook, fish a ball of similar yarn from the jobsite stash, and get to hooking!”
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