The Hook and I

Amy, thanks for inviting me to stop by your blog with my book tour for Ethnic Knitting Discovery. I know you’re in the middle of getting your own book finished up right now, so I thought I’d talk a little bit about the process of writing and publishing a book.

For me, the actual writing is usually . . . → Read More: Guest Post: Donna Druchunas

Crochet Revolution Armband Originally uploaded by kpwerker

Join the crochet revolution! Make an armband

Designed by Crochet Me author Kim Werker.

In other Crochet Me news, the book’s official Launch Date is October 14th, and I’ll be at A Tangled Skein in Hyattsville, MD for a launch party that will . . . → Read More: Crochet Me: The Book –Fueling the Revolution

Lolly and the Alpacas Originally uploaded by LollyKnit

Our own local knit-blogger Lolly has one of her posts from her amazing recent trip to Peru featured on National Geographic Traveler’s blog. Way to go, Lolly!

P.S. More far-flung knitting content tomorrow: I’m featuring a guest post from Donna Druchunas, . . . → Read More: Lolly’s in National Geographic!

Pumpkin Treat Bag Originally uploaded by plainsight

Since its that time of year again, I thought I’d re-post my pumpkin treat bag–created in 2005. It’s quick to crochet and is adorned with fun to make leaves and vines.

Pattern available in my LuLu . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Treat Bag

1003071331.jpg Originally uploaded by plainsight

I finished the bear book, and now look–I finished a pair of socks! These socks are a generic toe-up sock, I winged a short-row heel. The yarn is Cascade fixation, 3.5mm hook. They are suuuper comfy. They’re meant to be croc socks, but . . . → Read More: Finished!

International Walk to School Day Originally uploaded by plainsight

Selma and her friend Mia and I gathered with other Takoma Park Elementary school to walk the last 2 blocks together on International Walk to School Day.

Ironically, because school is almost 2 miles from home, we had to drive . . . → Read More: International Walk to School Day