Designer Crochet: Dolce & Gabbana

Designer Crochet: Dolce & Gabbana’s Unique Designs

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana debuted their first collection together in 1986. Ever since, this brand has been known for dramatic, sexy clothing inspired by Italy. Corset dresses and leopard print coats are among the items that they’ve gotten attention for. What they do right is present clothing that a woman can wear and feel …

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Crochet Contests

Crochet Contests: Competitions With Delightful Outcomes!

From small regional craft fairs to national organizations like the Crocheters Guild of America, crochet communities love to have a little friendly competition every now and again. In 2011 there was even an Extreme Crochet Championship hosted by an Australian brewing company as a publicity stunt for their new Dirty Granny Cider, which appealed to …

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best crochet hooks

5 Best Crochet Hooks to Elevate Your Crafting Experience

Whether you’re just starting off on your crochet journey or reconsidering your starter set of hooks after years of wear, we gathered some of our favorite crochet hook brands based on our experiences and the reviews of other fellow crocheters. We’ve taken into consideration those who may be left-handed and have presented a few different …

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Freeform Crochet Artist Emily Barletta

Freeform Crochet Artist Emily Barletta: A Closer Look

In our series of showcasing artists who use crochet, we want to highlight the awe-inspiring fiber artist Emily Barletta. With a portfolio filled with stunning crochet sculptures, Emily shows a range of skills from crochet to clay sculptures, to embroidery, and more.  Emily Barletta received her BFA in Fiber Arts in 2003 from The Maryland Institute …

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Crochet From Anthropologie

Crochet From Anthropologie: Introducing 16 Beautiful Pieces

Anthropologie is known for combining a boho, hippie look with sophistication and elegance to create beautiful clothing and home accessories. Here we show off 18 of our favorite Anthropologie looks that use crochet to inspire your next project!