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Crochet Heals Interview Excerpt: Tumaini and Chason from Acts of Kindness

I was so inspired by my interview with Tumaini and Chason, which appears in my monthly “Crochet Heals” column in the current issue of Happily Hooked digital magazine. These creative artists are so incredibly inspiring. Here are some photos and questions that didn’t make it into the original article …

10 Famous Works of Art Recreated in Crochet

10 Famous Works of Art Recreated in Crochet

Although some people still like to argue whether “craft” is “art” (and if not then what the difference is), you simply can’t deny that these creations are art. Yarnbombers and crochet artists have been inspired by famous works of art, recreating them using sculpture, tapestry and freeform crochet.

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Mermaids! Crochet Patterns and Inspiration

Yesterday I shared Katrina’s story of crafting as healing and included the above photo of her amigurumi mermaid. It made me think of all of the different crochet mermaids I’ve seen over the years and got me wondering why I never rounded them up before. So here they are, including crochet mermaid patterns and different …

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30 Beautiful Examples of Crochet As Art

I adore crochet art. I think it’s wonderful when craft and art intersect and I appreciate when crochet is the craft used in this way. Here are 30 great examples of crochet as art, mostly showcased in 2015.