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Mandalas for Marinke – December / January Roundup
Mandalas for Marinke is a collaborative crochet art project. People have sent in so many beautiful contributions, and I’ve been posting them almost daily (although I took some time off in December...
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Fair Trade Crochet from Haiti Babi on Creators of Tomorrow Show
I’ve been enjoying watching Creators of Tomorrow, a ten episode documentary show available on Vimeo that follows the journeys of three social enterprises that are trying to better the world....
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Sustainability Interview with We Are Knitters Yarn Company
I recently shared my wonderful experience working with yarn and a crochet kit from We Are Knitters. This company is an eco-minded business, and I asked them to share some of their thoughts on that...
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Inspiring Crochet From Australia: Designers, Books, Art and More
There are terrific crochet designers, makers, artists, and bloggers all around the world. Today let’s take a look at some of the great crochet coming out of Australia. Sponsor Love: American Yarns (in...
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Plan a 2017 Crochet Trip: Cruises, Retreats and More for Your Calendar
Do something special for yourself in 2017. Take the time to go on a crochet vacation. Take a trip to a crochet retreat, book yourself on a crochet cruise or attend a crochet workshop / convention in an...
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Crochet Around the World: Kolose in Tuvalu
Back in 2014 there was an amazing gallery exhibit of crochet from Tuvalu and people began to pay attention to the history and art of the craft in that region. Since that time, not much has been...
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Crochet Designer Profile: Haajarah The Hijabi
I hope that this goes without saying but no negativity or hate will be tolerated on this blog. That’s not what we’re about here. I’ve turned off comments on this particular post and will moderate in...
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Crocheter Profile: Jem’s Crochet Creation
Jeminah Johnson makes crochet items including African hijab dolls that are in line with Muslim teachings. Her store is called Jem’s Crochet Creation. She is based in Trinidad and Tobago. Jem’s dolls...
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Update on Undocumented Student Who Crocheted to Pay for College
Back in 2012 I shared a small news report about a college student named Jose Luis Zelaya. As an undocumented immigrant in the United States he did not qualify for funding for higher education so he...
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Crochet Helps Syrian Refugees in Greece Cope with Boredom
There are many organizations and crafters (such as Knit for Syria) sending crochet blankets, toys and clothing to people in Syria. Karen Kirk wanted to do something different to help the Syrian...
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