Crochet Queen: Royal Ramblings

If you've been crocheting a long time like I have, you'll remember that back in the day crochet books were a bit on the scarce side. Today, new crochet books chocked full of exciting pattern designs, are coming out on a regular basis in droves.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 It Girl Crochet by Sharon Zientara  I am a product of the sixties and I love crochet that expresses the individuality of the wearer. It Girl Crochet is all this and more! It offers truly unique designs in delightful colors that will set you apart from the rest. The twenty-three accessories included in the book are truly “must have.” Sharon Zientara knows how to assemble a collection of designers who design fashionable crochet and at the same time keep the patterns simple enough so that they are fun to make. That’s a difficult feat to achieve! Her custom collection of exciting accessories contributed by 15 top-name designers like Shelly Allaho, Brenda K B Anderson, Robyn Chachula and Kathy Merrick will inspire crocheters who want to make easy-to-finish pieces that add pizzazz to their ensembles. In the Introduction, Zientara explains that she had a vision for a chic crochet collection. She wanted to reference some of her favorite eras of fashion ...

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 I have assembled an amazing group of bloggers and I am honored that they are willing to read my book, The Fine Art of Crochet, and share their educated opinions with my readers. If you are enjoying the Blog Tour, leave a comment and sign up to follow with your email. The Fine Art of Crochet by Gwen Blakley Kinsler Day 1, April 1: Marie Segares, The Underground Crafter Day 2, April 2: Selena K, Crochet Kitten Day 3, April 3: Karen McKenna, I Hook Design Day 4, April 4:   Dee Stanziano ,  Crocheting with Dee Day 5, April 5:   J. D. Wolfe ,  Craft Gossip Day 6, April 7:  Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten Day 7, April 8:  Elsa Mora, Art is a Way    Day 8, April 9: Paula Moliver, Hartford Examiner Day 9, April 10: Margaret Hubert, My Hooks and Needle Day 10, April 12: Vashti Braha,   Designing Vashti Day 11, April 14: Denise LaVoie, Voie de Vie Day 12, April 15: Sharon Silverman, Sharon Silverman Croch...