Knit and Crochet Now, Season 8

What a whirlwind! The taping of Knit and Crochet Now is always so exciting that this year was no different!

I made some new friends! I arrived at the studio on Tuesday and spent the day preparing all the projects I was going to teach, organizing my step-outs, making sure I had all the tools and details I needed. I met the crew and got familiar with the studio.

We filmed at a new location in Cleveland this year. The set looks gorgeous! Every color seems to pot pop on this set! Pictured below, Melissa Leapman looks beautiful and chic!

Melissa is new to the cast this year, which is totally a smart choice! When I search for Melissa in Books on Amazon... I got 229 results. Seriously. Her Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters
is currently in my take-everywhere tote bag.  Check out her book!  Of course she is also a successful knit author. (cough, cough, understatement)

Here, Melissa and I are with Connie Ellison. Connie and Lena are co-hosting the show this season. Connie has been in the industry with Annie's for years! She works tirelessly on the Annie's Signature Collections, Annie's books and now the show too! Connie is the brilliant editor who saw the potential in my love for Bruges Lace. 

I still have so much to tell you! Come back Wednesday when I'll reveal another cast member! (The top photo is a hint!)

I Love Yarn Day!

I Love Yarn Day is coming up!  October 11, 2013

Last year, I designed the Icy Day Cowl for the event... and this year it's the new I Love Bruges Crochet Bracelet! 

Get the free pattern for the I Love Bruges Bracelet here.

Remember, Bruges Lace is a Crochet technique that uses basic crochet stitches with no special tools.

When this elegant little introduction whets your appetite to do more Bruges Lace, Find my how-to book with 8 Bruges patterns HERE.  At AnnieCatalog.com TODAY it is on sale for $6.95

See all the details, free patterns, events and inspiration at ILoveYarnDay.org

On the right, is last year's pattern, the Icy Day Cowl.

Crochet Potpourri

Our winner of the Texting Mitts booklet giveaway, has NOT come forward.... Gina P from San Antonio needs to email me by Friday 6:00pm EST or I'm going to choose a new winner on Saturday.

There will be a special SATURDAY post here on the blog to celebrate National Crochet Month.

The next issue of the Monthly newsletter comes out on Friday!  If you want to get it in your inbox, make sure you subscribe before then. (on the right side bar of this blog page, under the Annie's ad).

You knew about the Wintergreen Cowl CAL right?  I have mentioned it here!  It's going well, many people are participating.

 

Here's the Bruges Cowl in Pink

 To Learn Bruges Lace Crochet, check this out!

Saturday Beret CAL

Crochet A Long! At least 14 Saturday Berets are in various stages of completion!  Are you one of them? There is plenty of time to join us in this CAL. The hat whips up quickly.  To get your finished photos up in time to be considered so I can show some here on the blog and on the new Monthly Go Crochet Newsletter, have your project completed by January 26. (Plenty of time!) Follow everyone's progress or ask questions on the Ravelry thread.  Don't have the book Clever Crocheted Accessories yet?  You can get it at Interweave or Amazon, or request it at your local library. 

Need more help with your Saturday Beret or are you bitten by the Bruges Lace bug and want to learn more? Instructional photos like this one are in my book Learn Bruges Lace. 19 pages of how-to Bruges Lace exercises before the 8 patterns. Available in softback book or on digital download at www.Anniescatalog.com  You can learn Bruges Lace Crochet, it's really easy.

Digital Version: Learn Bruges Lace

Did you know that you can get Learn Bruges Lace by immediate digital download?  Ba bam, instant fun. AnniesCatalog link. 
Go Crochet Afghan Design Workbook is also available on Kindle. (11.99 on Amazon) or the Hardcopy ON SALE at Martha Pullen right now for $15.03

Photo Friday:

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Here I am flashback to Easter wearing a Bruges Lace Skirt that I designed for Interweave Crochet.

 

Saturday Beret CAL

Are you interested in a Crochet A-Long?  Gather your supplies, order the book,  we're doing the Saturday Beret, the cover pattern, from Brett Bara's new book, Clever Crocheted Accessories!  How about we start the first week of January?  It's made in the Bruges Technique with my own stretch twist on it. :)

If you are game, comment with an "I'm in!"  It's open to everyone whether you reply or not. I just want to see how many of you are interested!

Giveaway Winner....

And the winner of the copy of Clever Crocheted Accessories is....

Melody

Richmond,VA

 YAYAYAYAY!  

 Melody, email me at Ellen@GoCrochet.com with your mailing address and I'll have your book sent to you!

Thanks everyone for participating!

Clever Crochet Accessories Giveaway!

Yes, I'm biased, Yes Interweave gave me a copy of Clever Crocheted Accessories and I'm taking a large measure of joy that my hat is on the cover. 
Here's a link to preview the book. 
Here's a link to buy the book.

When I heard that I had a pattern included in this amazing compilation of big names in the Crochet Business, of course I was thrilled.  THEN, Brett Bara told me that she liked my hat so much, she MADE ONE for herself!  (GASP!) When I saw the cover with my Saturday Hat on it, I nearly fell off the couch. Really, it was exciting.

In beautiful Interweave fashion (Think Unexpected Afghans, Blueprint Crochet, Simply Crochet., etc) the photography is clean and engaging, the patterns clear and tested.  In this accessory book is everything from hats to jewelry, socks, mittens, belts to capelets... no, really, it starts with a hat (mine! squee!) and ends with a Chunky Capelet (Doris Chan!) 25 Quick weekend projects. 
And in between are names you will know and love: Robyn Chachula, Marly Bird, Drew Emborsky, Vickie Howell, Linda Permann, Amy Polcyn... I really would love to carry around Regina Rioux's Amazing Motif Bag.

If you like my Saturday Hat, it's a Bruges Lace style pattern, check out my book Learn Bruges Lace for two more Bruges style hat patterns plus a blanket, a bracelet, a cowl, and two scarves in this exciting style.  Learn Bruges Lace. Or, if you want a signed copy and live in the US, you can buy Learn Bruges Lace from me by clicking "Buy Now" in the upper right hand corner of this blog page.

The Clever Crocheted Accessories Book Giveaway:
Leave a comment on this post by 1:59 pm EST on Dec 3, 2012. with your name and city/town/identifying detail.  The winner will be chosen at random from all entries.  The winner will be announced on December 4, 2012.....the winner should email me at ellen @ GoCrochet dot com    by December 7, 2012.....  Sorry, I have to pay for shipping, so it's open to US residents only.