Many years ago, Edie Eckman co-owned a yarn shop. No one told her that yarn shop owners don't actually get time to crochet or knit, so after a few years she closed the shop and turned to designing. Now she has her fingers in many aspects of the fiber arts, as teacher, writer, designer, editor, and technical editor. She considers herself fully bi-textural, and likes to serve as a Knit-Crochet Diplomat, easing the schism that can exist between the two disciplines. Edie travels extensively to teach both knitting and crochet. Her articles and designs have appeared in many yarn company publications and magazines, including Interweave Crochet, Knitters and Knit 'N Style. Edie is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Socks to Knit for Those You Love, Fresh Vests to Knit, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, How to Knit Socks: Three Methods Made Easy, The Crochet Answer Book, and Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs.
Use leftover yarns from your other holiday projects to knit this easy pillow for Christmas! This Color Ribbons Pillow free knitting pattern is a great… Read More »Free Knitting Pattern: Color Ribbons Pillow
With this No-Gauge Custom-Fit Gloves crochet pattern, you’ll crochet a pair of gloves that fit every time, guaranteed! And you won’t even have to make… Read More »Crochet Pattern: Custom Fit Crochet Gloves
Knitting designer and teacher Patty Lyons is a treasure trove of information and empowerment for knitters. Her new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks,… Read More »A Conversation with Patty Lyons
Feel like crocheting an easy sweater that fits? The Plain Jane Pullover is the crochet pattern for you! A drop-shoulder sweater is about the easiest… Read More »Crochet Pattern: Plain Jane Pullover
Love Tunisian crochet but looking for something new? Try this Tunisian Fans Shawl pattern! It’s ideal for prayer shawl ministries, or to make as a… Read More »Tunisian Fans Shawl Crochet Pattern
Ira Rott is a Canadian designer, fiber artist and author. She’s known for her adorable crochet, knitting, and quilt designs. Learn more about Ira’s Ukrainian… Read More »An Interview with Designer Ira Rott
