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Crochet Cute Critters by Sarah Zimmerman, lots of amigurumi animals, book review by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Book Review, Crochet Cute Critters

When I first picked up my hook as an adult to begin crocheting, I did as I typically do when learning new things...I try the skill in as many ways as possible. That meant: something flat in rows, something flat in the round, mixing up stitch placements, shaping with short rows, and on and on. One of the techniques I really had fun with was making amigurumi--those soft and 3D toys and objects that...
Posted on August 07, 2019
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Art of Crochet Blankets book by Rachele Carmina of Cypress Textiles, review by Susan Carlson of Felted Button colorful crochet patterns

The Art of Crochet Blankets Book Review

I've spent a bit of time lately contmeplating my crochet. Why do I do it? What is its purpose in my life? Does it play a role in other's lives? There are varied and convoluted answers to these questions, but one answer that emerged during my deep think was that it is a means for expressing myself artistically. This is the piece that is much stronger than just making something functional--or even...
Posted on December 04, 2018
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Yarn Book-a-zine by Scheepjes with modern black white and yellow blocked from blanket by Esther Dijkstra of It's all in a Nutshell

YARN Book-A-Zine FOLK Is on the Shelf

There's a lot of beauty happening right now in the crochet world so I thought I would pop in and share a bit of what I've creativity I've come across lately. Firstly, the YARN Book-a-zine FOLK issue was just released. There is nothing old-fashioned and frumpy about this!
Posted on October 26, 2018
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Book review of Crafty Llama by Mike Kerr, Felted Button colorful crochet patterns

Crafty Llama: Three Things

When I first began crocheting several years ago I quickly discovered three things about this new versatile craft:
  • Crocheting allows me to focus my thoughts and quiet my otherwise noisy brain.
  • Crocheting makes useful, creative and cheerful goods ideal for gifting to others.
  • Crocheting is a natural "connector" to other people.

After reading the new book Crafty Llama* by Mike Kerr with...
Posted on October 10, 2018
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Pink variegated shawl with poms made from Delicious Crochet Shawls book, review by Susan Carlson of Felted Button, colorful crochet patterns

Delicious Crochet Shawls Book Blog Tour

Hello, my dear friends! If you've found your way here through Kathryn's blog Crochet Concupiscence, welcome! I'm the lucky one to be next in line on the blog tour taking place for Lisa Cook's new book Delicious Crochet Shawls*.

When I was invited to participate I was thrilled because I have been following Lisa's work for some time and have always admired her shawl designs. You could say she is the...
Posted on September 14, 2018
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Crochet Kaleidoscope motif crochet book by Sandra Eng, review by Susan Carlson of Felted Button colorful crochet patterns

Crochet Kaleidoscope Book Review

I've been a bit off the radar lately--but don't worry, all is well and I'm still busy as ever crocheting, creating, and dreaming. One thing I've been enjoying has been my browse through a fantastic new crochet book on the scene by Sandra Eng--the creative crochet designer behind MobiusGirl Crochet Design (@mobiusgirl on IG). The book is titled Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades...
Posted on May 03, 2018
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Design Your Own Crochet Projects book review by Susan Carlson of Felted Button, colorful cruiser patterns

Design Your Own Crochet Projects Book Review

When I was asked to review Sara Delaney's new book Design Your Own Crochet Projects, I held my hand high. See, I love math. Now don't get click away just yet if math is not your thing because, although this book may use math to get you to your own custom pattern, it (along with a nifty online crochet calculator) does all the work for you. Let me explain.
Posted on November 03, 2017
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Modern Tapestry Book Review

Modern Tapestry Book Review

When I got my hands on the new Modern Tapestry Crochet book by Alessandra Hayden of Just Be Happy Crochet I did a little jig right there in front of my mailbox! I discovered that she was working on this book last year when we met at the CGOA conference in Charlottesville--and I knew it would be a unique book. And once I browsed its pages, I knew I had to make something from it. I had a hard time...
Posted on August 18, 2017
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Colorful Crochet Book Review and Giveaway

Colorful Crochet Book Review and Giveaway

I'm absolutely thrilled to be a participant in a blog tour for a dear friend and talented designer's new book. When Marianne Dekkers-Roos of maRRose -- Colorful Crochet & Crafts invited me to participate I emphatically replied, "YES!!" See...
Posted on June 03, 2017
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Every Which Way Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman, free crochet border from book on blog by Susan Carlson | Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Free Border Pattern from Every Which Way Crochet

If you read my review of the new book by Edie Eckman (Every Which Way Crochet Borders), you'll know that I love it! If you missed it, read more about it here. I'm also able to share with you a FREE pattern from the book!! Nifty, huh?
Posted on February 17, 2017
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Every Which Way Crochet Borders book by Edie Eckman, book review by Susan Carlson | Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

Every Which Way Crochet Borders: Book Review

Edie Eckman has just released a new book called Every Which Way Crochet Borders, and I'm thrilled to review it and to participate in her blog tour. Lucky me--I've got my hands on this really amazing book. I'm not just saying it's amazing because they gifted it to me. Let me tell you why I love it...
Posted on February 17, 2017
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