Crochet Scene Magazine 2014 Review

Have you seen the new Crochet Scene Magazine for 2014?

I am in love with all the beautiful fashions, accessories and home decor shown in this issue of Crochet Scene 2014.

 Read through the post to see how you can win a FREE copy!

The great 2-page photo index on Pages 2 and 3 shows you at-a-glance all the projects that are available in the issue.

This issue of Crochet Scene is chock full of not only great patterns, but also Crochet Book Reviews, All Things Crochet, Crochet Reading Nook and the Crochet Mercantile.

All of this is great crochet eye candy for inspiration!

There is also a Designer Spotlight, with a wonderful Q &A on Rohn Strong, crochet and knit designer, who also has a design in this issue.

And all this BEFORE you get to the crochet patterns!

All in all, there are over 35 new, trendy crochet projects for you to work on this Fall.

So jump in with your crochet hook, pick your favorites and get started crocheting!

Would you like to win a FREE copy of this beautiful crochet magazine? 

As always with our giveaways, leave a comment on this blog post! That is all you have to do!

A winner will be chosen October 20, 2014!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. Thanks everyone!



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Back To School INTERWEAVE Crochet Book and Pattern SALE

Interweave is having a HUGE Back to School SALE! You can save 50% on almost everything in the Interweave Store!

Click the photo BELOW to see ALL the crochet items on sale! 

The Back to School Sale ends on September 15, 2014!



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Blueprint Crochet Sweaters Book Review and Giveaway

Happy middle of summer everyone! Things are usually a bit slow around Cute Crochet Chat for the summer months, as I spend more time with family and less on business. Is it that way for you in the Summer months as well?

Today Cute Crochet Chat is offering a book review and  GIVEAWAY of the much anticipated "BLUEPRINT CROCHET SWEATERS", Techniques For Custom Construction by Robyn Chachula, published by Interweave/F+W.

Fans of Robyn Chachula have been waiting for this book. An entire book of NEW Chachula sweaters that beg to be crocheted! As a bonus this book also contains four sweaters designed by a few of our favorite crochet designers!

Not only is this book filled with beautifully designed sweaters, but Robyn gives us incite into her methods of garment construction. She helps us to begin to  understand the basics of crochet design.

The Introduction alone is chock full of information and tips, giving us an understanding of some of the essentials of crocheting a sweater that truly fits.

We are introduced to four basic garment types with techniques for several variations of each style. There are sixteen sweater designs in all. At the start of each pattern, we are told exactly how this garment will be crocheted and constructed, allowing for a deeper understanding of the design before we even begin to crochet.

A few of the designs are intricate, but are broken down into manageable steps to help ensure success.

Blueprint Crochet Sweaters is not a book on how to design sweaters from scratch, but is full of many helpful hints to get you started. I love Robyn's light, welcoming writing style. It can almost seem as if she is sitting right next to you, helping with each step.

Continue below to see a sampling of some of the projects in this book and read about how you can win a copy of this book from Interweave, then check out this link to Robyn's own BLOG, where she discusses SIZING for the book.

Burnt Plaid Dress by Robyn Chachula

Magnolia Top by Robyn Chachula

Cranberry Cardigan by Robyn Chachula

Smoky Cropped Top by Drew Emborsky

Ruby Cropped Cardi by Marlaina Bird

Stormy Lace Tunic by Robyn Chachula

Veronica Pullover by Kristin Omdahl (Cover Design)

Would you like a chance to win a copy of Blueprint Crochet Sweaters?  Comment below with your EMAIL ADDRESS.  PLEASE do not forget to leave me your email address. I cannot contact the winner without it!
One lucky winner will be drawn at random on August14, 2013.

DISCLAIMER: Interweave/F&W Media provided the review copy and also the giveaway copy for this blog.

The New Tunisian Crochet Book Review

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE crochet and all that it encompasses. I especially love reviewing new crochet books that come out on our market. I am lucky to have a wonderful library full of fun, interesting and informative knit and crochet books.
One of my favorite kind of books are technique books that teach me new things about crochet and other needlework art forms. When I received Dora's new book "The New Tunisian Crochet" Contemporary Designs from Time Honored Traditions, by Dora Ohrenstein, “Interweave/F+W Media; $24.95.”,  I knew that I had hit the jackpot! Dora and Interweave have put together an incredibly beautiful and informative book!
"Wow", is all I kept saying as I flipped through it's pages. To say that Dora's new book is beautiful is an understatement. It is not only a lovely book that I will always cherish, it has and is teaching me wonderful things about the art of Tunisian crochet!

Before I show you some of the actual designs in the book, I would like to discuss the overall text of the book itself.
Dora begins the book with a chapter entitled, "What is Tunisian Crochet". It includes beautiful photographs, a brief history of Tunisian crochet and how it has been brought into the modern world. Another chapter discusses all you need to know to work Tunisian crochet including techniques, basic stitches, decreasing and increasing, working tall and textured stitches, changing colors and so much more! You learn how to make a swatch and there are many tips and tricks along the way. There is a chapter for special techniques and effects including working circles, combining Tunisian with regular crochet, Tunisian colorwork and even Tunisian entrelac. In a separate chapter on stitch patterns, there are 28 pages and 33 beautiful stitch patterns, all in beautiful color. The book concludes with projects for 11 stunning Tunisian crochet projects, from sweaters to easy smaller projects, as well as some home decor, designed by "some of crochet's masters". This book has everything you will ever need to get started and go way beyond learning about the art of Tunisian crochet. I will always treasure this beautiful book in my library!

Continue below to see a sampling of some of the projects in this book and read about how you can win a copy of this book from Interweave!

Below is a small sampling of some of the projects in the book.

Marisol Cardigan designed by Andrea Graciarena

Shantay Skirt designed by Doris Chan

Ariadue Sampler Throw designed by Lisa Daehlin

Natalia Scarf designed by Dora Ohrenstein

Sierra Bag designed by Margaret Hubert

Najmee Rug designed by Dora Ohrenstein

As you can see, there is quite a variety of projects in this book!
Would you like a chance to win a copy of The New Tunisian Crochet?  First make sure that you are a follower of this blog, then comment below which design above is your favorite. Please, PLEASE do not forget to leave me your email address. I cannot contact the winner without it!
One lucky winner will be drawn at random on April 10, 2013.You can also purchase a copy at a reduced rate at Amazon.

DISCLAIMER: Interweave/F&W Media provided the review copy and also the giveaway copy for this blog.