Craft Book Giveaway

While looking for giveaways to feature on one of my other blogs this morning, I came across Stitch Tac Sew, a blog dedicated to all sorts of fiber crafts.  Nikki, the blog owner, is giving away a free craft book each Monday.

I missed out on last week's giveaway because she closes out entries on Friday evening, but you can bet I'll be headed for her blog Monday morning to see what she's giving away next!

Keep an eye on this blog for more crafty giveaways, coupons, sales and freebies.  I'm planning my own contest soon, and trying to think of something unique to give away.  If I do, what type of things would you like to see offered?  Crochet books, pattern books, crochet hooks, yarn, gift certificates ... what?

Eat? Shop? Crochet?

Two of my favorite things – food and crochet – and Rabbit9’s Twisted Fibers Burrow is chock full of both – hop on over to see for yourself!

While I was sniffing around the burrow, my nose brought me to something I just knew would be a tummy warmer in this cooler weather, a recipe for White Bean Soup. I’ve got a few fresh tomatoes from the last of the garden and I may have to pick up some white beans and try this one myself.

Still have zucchini left from your garden (or gifts from across the fence?)? Rabbit9’s Zucchini Bread can help with that.



Rabbit9 does more than cook and here’s a project she completed recently.





Why does a rabbit need a hat? To keep her ears warm while wearing the matching jacket, of course.













Last but not least is the star of the show – the Plarn Grocery Bag.

I’ve tried working with plarn once before but I kept tearing it. The only hook I had large enough was a plastic hook and it stuck to the plastic bag and would tear when I used brute force to get it pulled through, so I’m sure that was the problem. I’ve got a large aluminum hook on my list and will give it another go and then attempt to make this great shopping bag. This is a must have to leave in the trunk of my car.

Rabbit9, thanks so much for coming out of your burrow to be my featured crochet artist today!

Do you want to be featured on my blog? Leave me a note and say pretty please!

Meet Christine

Hello Everyone!

I’ll be featuring different crafters that have a love of crochet and filling the debut spot on Every Day Crochet is Christine, a new friend I met on Crochetville (otherwise known as the ‘ville).

Christine learned to crochet at the tender age of 7 as a result of bugging her mother while she crocheted. She loves to crochet baby clothes and has also been busy working on patterns for Christmas gifts for her children (four sons, 19, 15, 14 and 12, and four stepchildren, 17, twin girls almost 17 and 14). Some of the things she is working on are rhino slippers, a Gir, hats and scarves. I can’t wait to see photos of what she comes up with.

While browsing Christine’s blog I found this cute little gal.

Isn’t she a peach?

Christine is a self-proclaimed ‘geek’ and is employed in computer and network technical support for a small/medium sized business with 24 others – all men. Bless you, Christine!

Since she obviously doesn’t get enough of computers at work, Christine enjoys building websites in her spare time that isn’t spent with a crochet hook in hand. She created and operates ChrisCrossCrafts, an online store that boasts a variety of craft items for sale as well as patterns, tips and hints for fellow crafters. Make sure to stop by and take a look at her wares.

Here is the first draft of a pattern for a baby romper that Christine created. It's stunning as is, and I hope she'll share the final product she was working up in a true black and white harlequin pattern.

Christine, thanks so much for being my ‘test model’ as featured crochet artist of the day. I’m anxious to see more of your crochet projects and patterns as they are developed.