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An Interview with Karen Ballard

Karen Ballard in World Wat II Knitting Hat Like her many and varied crafts skills and needlework-related interests, Karen has also earned enough college credits for the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, with minors in management, mathematics, and sociology; and she is a generous and regular promoter of others’ art. A talented maker in her own right, Karen has many accomplishments to share about herself as well! I met Karen at A Chain Link Crochet Conference a few years ago, and it has been my pleasure to visit with her for this interview.

CGOA Celebrates 20 Years ~ Part 5: Commemorative Hooks

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 I am not a hook collector, per se, but I sure do love special crochet hooks: antique, whimsical and commemorative. I have quite a few that I treasure and I am a member of the CGOA Hooks Collectors' Group . Over the years, I have purchased my share of the Commemorative Hooks that the collectors' group finds and offers each year. They are available at our annual Chain Link Crochet Conference . Here's a look a the CGOA Commemorative hooks that I have in my collection: 2001-Turn of the Century, turned Brazilian tulipwood: size I 2003-Celtic Swan Forge, forged brass: size D 2004-Craft Designs for You, aluminum/acrylic, size F 2007-Dodo's Designs, teak, size I 2008-Brainsbarn, chakle kok, cloissonne bead, size I 2012-Knitting Glass Guy, glass, size J For a look at the entire collection of CGOA Commemorative Hooks which started in 2001, go to the very informative website of  Nancy Nehring. I keep my special hooks in...