Update Interview from Aurore on Crochet Health

If you’ve read my book, Crochet Saved My Life, then you’ve been introduced to Aurore who has used crochet to help her cope with auditory hallucinations and other symptoms of schizophrenia. Aurore recently got a new job and connected with me for an update that I wanted to share with you here today.

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12 Tunisian Crochet Photos for Inspiration

Yesterday we took a look at 12 Tunisian crochet patterns. Today I thought I’d follow up with a roundup of Tunisian crochet photos that don’t have patterns but just might inspire you to try this crochet technique.

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20 Inspiring Examples of Glass + Crochet

I love looking at examples of how crochet can be combined with other products to make creative items. I’ve looked at crochet with fabric, denim, paper, stones and driftwood. Today let’s look at crochet with glass!

Natural Crochet Art from Susanna Bauer

Nature-Inspired Crochet Art by Susanna Bauer

As quoted directly from her website, Susanna Bauer’s work is an “intimate dialogue with nature,” which is the perfect wording for the intricate and delicate beauty that Bauer brings to each of her pieces. Working directly with leaves, twigs, and branches from the forest, Susanna has mastered the art of using fine thread crochet to …

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Vintage Crochet History: 1940

It’s time to begin a new decade in my research into vintage crochet history. We finished up 1930s crochet and now let’s move into the 1940’s, starting, of course, with the first year of the decade. Here’s what I found so far in crochet from 1940.

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Crochet Inspiration: 60 Chevrons, Ripples, Waves (Patterns and Photos)

Crochet chevrons (also known as ripples or waves) are a popular, beautiful, simple crochet pattern that can be used to make anything from a headband to a blanket. I love chevrons and want to encourage you to try them if you’ve never used them before. This roundup is intended to inspire you!

Bicycle Crochet Inspiration for National Bike Month

Did you know that May is National Bike Month? Crochet and bicycling can go hand in hand. Of course, you probably shouldn’t crochet while you’re on the bike but you can definitely crochet for your bike. A bicycle decorated with one of a kind crochet is a beautiful, personalized work of art. Here are some photos of bicycle crochet to inspire you!