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The Stunning Jewelry of New York Artist Arline Fisch

Last Updated on: August 30, 2023 by Hannah Ege

Arline Fisch is a New York born, California based metal artist who has a body of work that includes crochet jewelry and wearable crochet wire art.

Gantsilyo: Crochet in the Philippines and Trey Ajusto

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Kelsey Mlnarik

I was happy to get a message from Trey Ajusto, a crocheter in the Philippines who shared her work with me.

Crochet Texting Mitts (Review, Interview, Blog Tour and Giveaway!)

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Kathryn

Crochet designer Andee Graves has a new Leisure Arts pattern booklet out called Texting Mitts. It’s filled eight different patterns for fingerless gloves that you can use to stay stylish, warm and still able to use all of the texting devices that require your fingers to be free. Today I’ll tell you a little more about the book, let Andee tell you about in her own words through an interview I did with her and then you can enter below to win your own copy as part of the blog tour for this new publication.

About Texting Mitts

Texting mitts, also known as fingerless gloves or fingerless mitts, are easy to crochet and offer the opportunity to add both function and style to your wardrobe. Andee Graves has designed eight different versions, all made with super fine weight yarn, and they’ve been compiled into her first complete crochet pattern book. The book, published by Leisure Arts, offers patterns for beginners as well as intermediate skill crocheters.

5 things I liked about this book when checking it out:

Interview with a Crocheter: Mumbles Mummy

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Kathryn

Beth of Mumbles Mummy has been crocheting for about three years. She loves the idea of wrapping those she loves up in something warm. She now also makes custom items on request. Today she shares her experiences with us in an interview about her work and crafting life.

Q: I guess we should start with this basics, right? Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Mumbles Mummy: I’m a 30 year old WAHM of two. I love the fact that I’m a “hooker”. It’s definitely an ice breaker when meeting new people! I’m finally using my creativity to make me happy and enable me to spend time with my kids. I never want to return to a 9 to 5 job knowing that this other life is possible.

Q: I know you have been crocheting for about three years. How did you learn to crochet? What inspired you to start?

Mumbles Mummy: Yes, I learned to crochet on the 15th January, 2010. It was the day my daughter was due to be born; (she arrived late!) The first thing I made was a granny square blanket for her cot. I literally picked up a hook and some yarn and tried to copy the shapes of the stitches on a granny blanket I owned at the time.

My mum tried several times before to show me but I just couldn’t do it. I crochet very differently to the way she does. Amusingly, I didn’t find tutorials until I’d taught myself various different stitches from a book I bought in a charity shop. Bobwilson123 is EPIC for those who want to learn. Her tutorials are clear and easy to follow.

Initially, I just wanted to make something for my daughter. This being my first child, I was excited, bored of waiting, anxious to meet her, and determined to be one of those wonderful mums who makes things for their kids and cooked everything from scratch. I had made a knitted blanket for her early in the pregnancy but found it slow, frustrating and very, very dull. I just wanted to have something that would distract me from how long my daughter was making me wait for a cuddle. LOL.

As time passed, I made a few items for my daughter, including a fab dress that I designed myself, but just here and there, not an obsession. It was only during the later pregnancy with my son that things really took off for Mumbles Mummy.

Q: Where did the name Mumbles Mummy come from?

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10 Examples of Math in Crochet Art: Check These Out!

Last Updated on: February 27, 2023 by Kelsey Mlnarik

Crochet is a craft that has been used in very interesting ways in the world of mathematics. Several artists have taken that inspiration and used math-based crochet in their art.

What To Do With Granny Squares – Our Entertaining Guide

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Melissa Camp

Even if a granny square is the only thing that you can crochet there are tons of things that you can do with that one item.

Designer Crochet: Tory Burch

Last Updated on: June 20, 2023 by Hannah Ege

Tory Burch is an American sportswear designer who adds unique touches to her classic clothing collections by incorporating handmade elements, including crochet. Born and raised in the US, Tory Burch launched her self-named company in 2007. On the first day of her boutique being open, she sold almost all her inventory. This is not only …