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Book Review: Vintage Modern Crochet by Robyn Chachula

Robyn Chachula is the "Wonder Woman of Crochet Design!" Not only has she appeared regularly as a crochet expert on the PBS show, Knit & Crochet Now , and continued to create pattern books that inspire her fans; but she has also created two children in the last few years! A modern young designer, Robyn also has great admiration for the traditional fine thread motifs that would surely have been showpieces in her grandmother's home. Her talent lies in her ability to use classic stitch patterns that date back to the 1850s while transforming them to trending fashion!. Zandstraat Jewelry by Robyn Chachula Together with some of the most innovative crochet designers in the crochet world, her passion for breathing new life into classic stitch techniques inspires her team. Crochet is a vibrant art form, and the compelling use of vintage techniques in the book gives the reader designs in which they can look fabulous yet not out-dated! Carefree Pullover by...

Blog Tour: The Fine Art of Crochet

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...