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Book Review & Giveaway: 50 Sunflowers to knit, crochet & felt

2013-05-21T08:50:00.000-04:00

50 Sunflowers to knit, crochet & felt by Kristin Nicholas is a book that I have looked forward to with much anticipation. I just couldn't wait to see what Kristin would come up with next. Kristin has already authored several really beautiful books like: Color by Kristin: How to Design your own Beautiful Knits Kristin Knits Knitting for Baby Kids Knitting Kids Embroidery Colorful Stitchery

Little Prince Hat Crochet Pattern Revealed

2013-05-20T06:30:00.000-04:00

It's the little sibling crochet crown! The Little Prince Hat Crochet Pattern. Do you remember my Princesses & Heroes Booklet for Red Heart? Well now there is a crown sized down for even smaller wee ones! The Little Prince Hat is a Free pattern offered by Red Heart Yarn. Thanks Red Heart!

Crocheting Clothes Kids Love

2013-05-17T14:51:00.000-04:00

Here's the OFFICIAL cover.... of Crocheting Clothes Kids Love by Shelby Allaho and Ellen Gormley, coming in February, 2014.

What was I thinking? Mystic Fog Scarf

2013-05-16T08:52:00.000-04:00

The Mystic Fog Beaded Scarf is one of the 6 Crochet projects in my Annie's Online class, Crocheting with Beads. What was I thinking? I was thinking about the fog we get here on the River in Southern Ohio. Universal Swiss Mohair was the perfect yarn for this project. Warm and weightless both substantial and airy at the same time. For this scarf, you will pre-string the beads and they will hang

Crochet Couch Office

2013-05-13T14:14:00.001-04:00

Back hard at work... Last week, Chief and I ran in the Flying Pig 5k race.... As it turns out... Chief is super fast. :)

Knit and Crochet Now TV

2013-05-09T06:30:00.000-04:00

Thanks for being patient. I've been away taping more new episodes of Knit and Crochet Now. I'm so confused which season we are on... and probably you are too! First the show was called 'Knit and Crochet Today'. Later, for sponsor-ship reasons, the show was re-named Knit and Crochet Now. There are NEW episodes now airing on PBS Create channels across the country. Check your local listings. I

Crochet Waves

2013-05-01T07:34:00.001-04:00

The Crochet business is such an ebb and flow business! January and February always seem slower. Then business gets more busy. I'm happily swamped right now. I just shipped a package of projects off for a book deadline. Not the final deadline for this book, there are still to come, but every package shipped is a significant step closer. Also, it's hair, nails, and prep season. I'm deep in

Kelley's Island Cardigan Revealed

2013-04-25T06:30:00.000-04:00

Another design in Margaret Hubert's new book, Runway Crochet! This one is on the front cover of the book, Fourth from the left. It shows one of my fascinations of 2012... ruffles! I just love the texture.

Magical Motifs Wrap Revealed!

2013-04-24T06:30:00.000-04:00

The new issue of Crochet 1-2-3 is out! Issue #5 includes my Magical Motifs Wrap. It's made in Lion Brand Tweed Stripes. More details can be found on the Ravelry pattern page. Here it is in solid gray. I wore it last year in Reno.

Crochet Book One Pattern Giveaway

2013-04-23T07:36:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to JANET! Janko on Ravelry is the winner of the Crochet Book One pattern giveaway. Janet, you are also entered to win the whole book and Rebecca Velasquez will let us know the winner of that giveaway at the end of the blog tour. Tomorrow, another Reveal! What a busy week!

Flame Scarf Revealed!

2013-04-22T08:02:00.000-04:00

The stitch pattern... fun. The yarn...gorgeous. The project... The Flame Scarf in Margaret Hubert's new book, Runway Crochet Crocheted in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport in Gold Hill, the yarn is really great to work with. It has excellent drape and feel. Don't forget! You have until 11:59pm tonight to enter to win a pattern from Rebecca Velasquez's new e-book "Crochet Book One". (

'Crocheting with Beads' Giveaway Winner!

2013-04-19T07:48:00.001-04:00

The winner of the 'Crocheting with Beads' Annie's Online class is.... JoKaren! JoKaren, please contact me. You can either comment again leaving your email address (and I won't publish it) or by email at Ellen@GoCrochet.com or through Ravelry message box with your full name and email address and I'll send it along to Annie's to hook you up with your free class. Please email by Friday, 4/26/13.

Catawba Lacy Shrug Revealed!

2013-04-18T08:08:00.000-04:00

Today, the first of THREE projects I have in Margaret Hubert's new book, Runway Crochet. It's in stock now on Amazon. I'm thrilled that I got this project back. It will look FANTASTIC over a simple dress for some of the events we go to for Tom's work. (And I'm always a little chilly at those things, so Viola'!) If you like show-stopping projects, you'll love this book. More reveals

Reveal! Blushing Erin Neckwarmer

2013-04-17T08:10:00.000-04:00

The new book, Crochet One-Skein Wonders is now out. It took a long time to come to print because it has 101 projects in it! Edited by Judith Durant and Edie Eckman, this is a thick book. In the 286 pages, the projects are separated by yarn-weight from thread to bulky. My Blushing Erin Neckwarmer (named for my youngest Niece...) (p. 154) Is in it. The book is so big, I thought I'd better

E-Book Review: Crochet Book One and Giveaway

2013-04-16T08:08:00.002-04:00

It's a modest little title for a sweet new book. "Crochet Book One" This e-book, five crochet projects, designed by my friend, Rebecca Velasquez and produced for Quince & Co yarns. Beginning with this showstopping shawl, the book contains a shawl, a hat, a keyhole scarf, a sweater and pair of fingerless mitts. The Queen Anne's Shawl is made of simple stitches beautifully photographed by Carrie

Crocheting with Beads Class Giveaway!

2013-04-15T08:28:00.001-04:00

I have been spending more and more time TEACHING lately! It's very exciting to see students inspired to crochet, try out new skills and create handmade projects. Locally, I teach at Silk Road Textiles. It's a terrific, large, bright fabric and yarn store with classes on all things sewn and stitched. They also carry my books and have many of my book samples on display. June 13-15, I'll be

Fasten off coma

2013-04-09T15:27:00.000-04:00

Generally after a really tough project or deadline I go into a "Fasten off Coma", where after I have fastened off, I fall into a "I-don't-feel-like-doing-anything" spell. This one, I have actually made 3 more projects since the BIG deadline passed for Book 3. But I have fallen out of blogging. Sorry. I haven't had much I'm allowed to say, and working on books leads to less "reveals" for

Photo Friday

2013-04-05T07:41:00.001-04:00

White lions White tiger! White was the theme of the Spring Break Zoo trip.

April Newsletter

2013-04-01T13:49:00.004-04:00

We had a little bit of relaxation and family fun this weekend for Easter. It was made even better knowing that I shipped the remaining projects for the THIRD book this past Friday. (yay!) Also! Today the April Go Crochet Newsletter went out... if you didn't get one, here's the link to see it and decide if you would like to be on the mailing list for future issues. April Newsletter.

Photo Friday

2013-03-29T09:15:00.001-04:00

Duh, Discounted Shipping Today

2013-03-28T09:24:00.002-04:00

If you want to participate in the Bonus Scarf CAL in April, but don't yet have the crochet book, Learn Bruges Lace, today you can get discounted shipping! If you still need the book, Learn Bruges Lace here’s a discount code to get discounted shipping! (Also, the book comes in e-book if you prefer). Keycode, EYC399, is valid through March 28, 2013, at 11:59 p.m. ET. A purchase is required to

Wintergreen Cowl CAL

2013-03-27T06:30:00.000-04:00

Thanks everyone who participated in the Wintergreen Cowl CAL. Here's Aimee's gorgeous project! Next up... the Bonus Scarf CAL... JOIN US! Get the pattern for the Bruges Lace Crocheted 'Bonus Scarf' HERE.

Freesia Shawl Revealed!

2013-03-26T06:30:00.000-04:00

In the new issue of Love of Crochet, the Freesia Shawl. Give it a look!

Crunch Time!

2013-03-25T12:17:00.001-04:00

Hang in there with me. I have a book due in the next week, so I'm working to the exclusion of everything else. The Tour of Crochet Country Blog tour is still going on for a few more days, so please continue to visit the designers who are posting in honor of National Crochet Month. Blog tour line up. Flashback to Chief at the zoo. He's so little!

Happiness is....

2013-03-20T06:30:00.000-04:00

A friend receiving her signed copy of Go Crochet! Afghan Design Workbook! What fun! Thank you Anika for the photo! Get your hardcopy or Kindle edition from Amazon, or Martha Pullen, or, if you are in the US and want a signed copy... from me! (Try the Paypal button on the right, and if that doesn't work, email me at Ellen@GoCrochet.com