About.com is an excellent site where you can find plenty of crochet pattern tips, tricks, and resources. The host, Sandi Marshall, has even put some of her own crochet pattern charts online. You'll notice that on the right side of this blog I have place a feed for some of her current articles, but if you are looking for great Valentine's Day crochet pattern charts, then click here.
Valentine's Day Project
This project has instructions for making cross stitch designs on top of the crochet underlayer. She also has a list of other Valentine's Day crochet patterns available on the site. But if you are looking for basic information regarding how to crochet, then you will want to visit her part on the site where she teaches Basic Crochet Stitches.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Vanna White: Podcast
Vanna White talks about her love of crochet in January 15 podcast.
| Vanna White and David Blumenthal the CEO of Lion Brand yarn talk about charity work, crochet and yarn in upcoming exclusive podcast hosted by Lion Brand. |
Vanna White is interviewed in the January 15th Lion Brand podcast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 15, 2008 – In this month's podcast, ( http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/ ) fans of knitting, crochet and Vanna White can find out how an appearance on Johnny Carson and a basket of yarn started a 13 year relationship for Vanna as the spokesperson for Lion Brand.
The interview featuring Vanna White is the 7th YarnCraft audio (STET) from Lion Brand since they began podcasting in October of 2007. In less than four months, Lion Brand's podcasts have become extremely popular with listeners with nearly 100,000 downloads of the first 6 programs, making it one of the top craft related programs distributed by itunes.
Listeners to program 7 are in for a rare treat including detailed insider stories about Vanna from David Blumenthal, the CEO of Lion Brand. In one story, David recounts an incident at the first trade shows that Vanna attended on behalf of Lion Brand. Mr Blumenthal recalls Vanna on stage crocheting in front of the public and the media... "people just flipped because Vanna is a crocheter. It’s not like she was going into one stitch at a time, she was whipping the stitches. People were just enamored, and they were saying, ‘she really does crochet!’”
In one of the more interesting tidbits from the interview with Vanna she recalls that during her first few years with Wheel of Fortune, she kept a written record of every Afghan she made. Before losing track, she remembers that the number was over 70 including one special Afghan she created for Pat Sajak. The interview also explores Vanna's growing relationship with Lion Brand, which in recent years has culminated in the publication of several books on crochet as well as an entirely new line of yarn called "Vanna's Choice". Also included is a candid discussion of her charitable work with the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital as well as her gift giving of Vanna crocheted creations to friends and family.
"After listening to this podcast many people are going to have an entirely different view of Vanna White." said David Blumenthal CEO of Lion Brand yarn. "She's a genuine, down to earth, caring person and we are very honored have her as the spokesperson for Lion Brand yarn."
Be sure to check out the January 15, 2008 YarnCraft podcast featuring Vanna White at: http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/
Accredited media interested in discussing this release in more detail are encouraged to contact Ilana Rabinowitz at Ilana@lionbrand.com to schedule an interview.
About Lion Brand Yarn Company
Lion Brand Yarn Company is America's oldest hand knitting yarn brand. Founded in 1878, the company began operation in New York and has been a leading supplier of quality hand knitting and crochet yarns ever since. Throughout its history, Lion Brand Yarn has been at the forefront of yarn trends while consistently providing its customers with the highest quality product, service and inspiration.
Media contact:
Ilana Rabinowitz
V.P. Marketing
Lion Brand Yarn Company
34 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
212 243 8995 x152
The interview featuring Vanna White is the 7th YarnCraft audio (STET) from Lion Brand since they began podcasting in October of 2007. In less than four months, Lion Brand's podcasts have become extremely popular with listeners with nearly 100,000 downloads of the first 6 programs, making it one of the top craft related programs distributed by itunes.
Listeners to program 7 are in for a rare treat including detailed insider stories about Vanna from David Blumenthal, the CEO of Lion Brand. In one story, David recounts an incident at the first trade shows that Vanna attended on behalf of Lion Brand. Mr Blumenthal recalls Vanna on stage crocheting in front of the public and the media... "people just flipped because Vanna is a crocheter. It’s not like she was going into one stitch at a time, she was whipping the stitches. People were just enamored, and they were saying, ‘she really does crochet!’”
In one of the more interesting tidbits from the interview with Vanna she recalls that during her first few years with Wheel of Fortune, she kept a written record of every Afghan she made. Before losing track, she remembers that the number was over 70 including one special Afghan she created for Pat Sajak. The interview also explores Vanna's growing relationship with Lion Brand, which in recent years has culminated in the publication of several books on crochet as well as an entirely new line of yarn called "Vanna's Choice". Also included is a candid discussion of her charitable work with the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital as well as her gift giving of Vanna crocheted creations to friends and family.
"After listening to this podcast many people are going to have an entirely different view of Vanna White." said David Blumenthal CEO of Lion Brand yarn. "She's a genuine, down to earth, caring person and we are very honored have her as the spokesperson for Lion Brand yarn."
Be sure to check out the January 15, 2008 YarnCraft podcast featuring Vanna White at: http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/
Accredited media interested in discussing this release in more detail are encouraged to contact Ilana Rabinowitz at Ilana@lionbrand.com to schedule an interview.
About Lion Brand Yarn Company
Lion Brand Yarn Company is America's oldest hand knitting yarn brand. Founded in 1878, the company began operation in New York and has been a leading supplier of quality hand knitting and crochet yarns ever since. Throughout its history, Lion Brand Yarn has been at the forefront of yarn trends while consistently providing its customers with the highest quality product, service and inspiration.
Media contact:
Ilana Rabinowitz
V.P. Marketing
Lion Brand Yarn Company
34 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
212 243 8995 x152
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About Lion Brand Yarn Company
Lion Brand Yarn Company is America's oldest hand knitting yarn brand. Founded in 1878, the company began operation in New York and has been a leading supplier of quality hand knitting and crochet yarns ever since. Throughout its history, Lion Brand Yarn has been at the forefront of yarn trends while consistently providing its customers with the highest quality product, service and inspiration.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Crochet in the News
Crochet in the News
Yahoo! News Search Results for crochet
Yahoo! News Search Results for crochet
- Custom Crochet 1-UP Mushroom Scarf [Crafts] (Addict 3D)
We've seen our share of Mario-related scarves here at Kotaku, but I've never seen one quite like this. It's the 1-UP mushroom, and unlike the knitted versions that make for your average scarf, this one is crochet. - Crochet group to be formed (Home News Tribune)
DUNELLEN ? INTERESTED IN LEARNING to crochet? Interested in teaching others to crochet? The Dunellen Public Library is looking to form a group of interested crocheters with all levels of skill who can help each other with either the same project or individual projects. - Convicted killers are hooked on crocheting (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
SALEM, ORE. -- Pepe Rivas uses his thick fingers to work a plastic crochet hook through some yarn as he sits in a folding chair at the end of a drafty concrete room. - Bridgeton woman brings crochet skills from Jawa (Hazelwood-Bridgeton Journal)
Henrietta Winkelmolen lives a quiet life in the Holy Angels Apartments in Bridgeton. She enjoys crocheting and makes 25 blankets a year for pregnant women in an emergency shelter. - Community Meetings (Savannah Morning News)
THIS WEEK - Poetry contest submissions are invited (Baltimore Sun)
Ellicott City/Elkridge Briefs Youngsters in grades six through 12 are invited to submit up to three original poems to the Howard County Library's Word Up! Poetry Contest. Winners will be invited to read their poems at a spring event and will receive cash prizes. - Black women find freedom with new 'do (Boston Globe)
You might look at Akilah Cobham's hair and see neatly flowing locks. But it's not just hair, it's a cultural movement. - Public libraries abuzz with activities (North Side Journal)
A pair of copy machines whir, spitting out pages for the better part of a half-hour. The clickety-click of keyboards can be heard as all of the computers - those in the main area, as well as those in a nearby classroom - are being used. Other areas of the building are ready to be used for activities such as cooking demonstrations and knit-and-crochet classes. - Call for Help (Tulsa World)
Family and Children's Services is seeking volunteers to assist with the agency's clothing closet and food band, after school tutoring, special events and general office duties. Volunteers can sign up for one time, seasonal or ongoing projects. - IN THE TOWNS (The Warren Reporter)
BELVIDERE -- Beat the winter blues while mastering the art of crochet. Warren County Library Headquarters is holding a six-week Learn to Crochet program that will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 10 through Feb. 14.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Free Crochet Patterns: Crochet Today
There are a few great free crochet patterns from Crochet Today. You can find them here:
Crochet Today: Free Crochet Patterns
Crochet Today: Free Crochet Patterns
Crochet Hat Pattern (download pdf)
Crochet Valentine (download pdf)
ARCHIVED PATTERNS
Easy Scalloped Skirt (Oct '06)
Beginner Friendly Cap (Aug '06)
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