Crochet Savvy Spring 2012

ASK CROCHET SAVVY? Online!

ETSY SHOPS: CAN YOU REALLY MAKE A LIVING ONLINE? MARKETING 101: SKILLS TO GROW YOUR CRAFT BUSINESS

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CROCHET savvy FABULOUS...MODERN...TRENDY...

DEBUT PREMIERE ISSUE | Late Spring 2012

FREE ONLINE MAGAZINE www.crochetsavvy.com

Shauna Howard DIVA of the ARTS...literally!

Showing us her eye for flare

FA S HIO N

crochet 2012

WEAR Crochet!

Stylists help us figure out how

Featured Designers Making the world a savvy place

PRE-LAUNCH Winners...

The “Early-bird” gets the prize!

Fabulous Yarns Searching for right fit

Crochet Savvy Reviews!

Tips & Resources

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“I can not wait to see this new magazine, there are a few crochet magazines out there but they can get a little boring sometimes. Looking at you’ll magazine I think you’ll will bring something new and fresh to crochet. I look forward to you’ll debut magazine.”

-Aisha “Congrats to the winners, although I really think we are all winners with the new online mag :~)” -Chris

CONTENTS 2012 debut issue

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR .....3 WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? :REVIEWS ......4 EVENTS ............7 ADS ..........8 CHARITY CROCHET: PAT PAT’S HATS .........10 PRE-LAUNCH WINNERS! .........12 FAB YARN! 2012 PICK ........13 CROCHET TIPS ...........14

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RESOURCES: WEBSITES WE LOVE... .........15 COVER STORY: SHAUNA HOWARD .............16 WEAR CROCHET: FASHION CROCHET 2012 ...............19 FEATURED DESIGNERS ..........25 CROCHET GEEK VIDEOS ONLINE .....27 ADS ...........28

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The idea of Crochet Savvy came from that inner peace when we see something so fabulous that we ask ourselves: “Why can’t I find a crochet magazine that strictly features trendy things that I ACTUALLY WOULD WEAR?” After hearing this a lot, we got together and joined our experience in crochet and web design to feature fabulous, trendy and modern crochet fashion online.

Crochet Savvy will grow and mature into a fabulous thing.

Growing does not happen overnight and in the process we will run into trial and error and mistakes, we just ask you all to bear with us and continue your support and mentorship. Because we love when people email us and ask us to improve something or give us great ideas on how to make something better. You all are awesome!

The project has gotten great support from many people and what is totally awesome is the fact that it is now bringing awareness to the art of crochet from people who never even knew crocheting could be fashionable. Most of these people just thought it was for making granny square blankets or baby hats.

So, on behalf of Crochet Savvy Free Online Magazine, thank you all once again and enjoy the debut magazine which shows everyone what to expect from us. Each time we produce a magazine always expect to see the online content in a fabulous way. Once it goes into archive at the end of the seasons, the magazines While we respect the other crochet magazines that will still be available for download to all of our viewers are mainstream and feature many savvy designers, we once you have subscribed at the website. are choosing to mostly feature new and undiscovered designers or independent ones. In addition to this, the Crochet Savvy folks! magazine itself is strictly based on the online content of -KeTurah Ariel Malinconico the website blog/ezine itself.

Founder/Editor-n-Chief

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

So the project makes an easy goal of gathering the masses online to pitch in with blog posts, videos and comments. We are also utilizing the social networks to get people involved. Crochet Savvy is not just my magazine, but what everyone can do to make the art of crochet savvy.

Therefore, we at Crochet Savvy would like to thank all the sponsors and advertisers, designers and volunteers who have been helping out online. Without you, the magazine debut could not happen.

I personally would also like to thank all the people who have been emailing us and telling us how much you are supporting us and advertising us to friends, family and customers by word of mouth.

And just to let you know your impact, the very first week we started to advertise in April we got 381 subscribers to the website. And that was when the launch page was up before May 1st. Since then we have 612 subscribers and 10 featured designer sign ups as well as 30 advertisers for the website. These stats may seem big to you or small, but to us, no matter if it was 10 subscribers or 1,000, we feel loved and we know that

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LaTonya KeTurah Malinconico

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Aisha Frazier

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Reviews & Recommends What’s in your bag? mes in o c t I ! e the ble Ew n a i h l s l a e w W les very We love d n a h d , you lors an 9 o 9 c . l a 4 r $ e v se rice of p t c e f r e mmer p u s a l l t a A s . t wash projec g n i t e h .com c n o r r a c y e n b o i l wil itchnat t s . w w w long!

Plus Size Crochet by Margaret Hubert has great fashions that flatter a woman’s figure instead of drape over us like a box. We recommend this book for any full figured woman who wants to wear crochet fashion in her size and look fabulous! $15 www.amazon.com

Double Stitch by Erika and Monika Simmons gives us a new and trendy look at crochet by adding jazz and spunk to their creations. We loved this book and the way the fashion jumps out at you when you wear it. $21.95 www.interweavestore.com

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Best of

Etsy ID: rivervalleydesign

Reviews & Recommends What’s in your bag?

We picked these two Etsy designers in our “Best of Etsy: What’s in your bag?” section. Both designers appeal to our inner peace and sense of beauty with Spring colors and patterns. Check out the designers’ Etsy stores and buy buy buy!

Etsy ID: AtelierDeSoyun

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Reviews & Recommends Urban Edge: 2012 Spring Favorite Pick!

When we found out about designer Shannon MullettBowlsby’s new book, we just had to buy it. We ended up buying 3 copies! This is the 2012 Spring fav of Crochet Savvy, hands-down. It is fun, trendy and you actually can wear it. Some books only focus on scarves or hats and small crocheted items. You mostly see knitted fashion as well. This book shows us all that you can actually take crochet and form it into fashionable pieces that can be worn everyday.

Some pieces are sexy, others are laid back, but the key is wearability. You can WEAR these designs.

Our favorite pick from the book was the white and black tube-top NYC Dress Pattern. This design features motifs. Who else other than the great mind of Shannon Mullet-Bowlsby would take a classic and piece it together to make black and white so modern and savvy! $19.95 book or $9.95 digital download: www.leisurearts.com/products/urbanedge.html

Photos used from Leisurearts.com

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EVENTS Crochet Cruise 2012 6-Day ~ Bermuda May 2012 Royal Caribbean May 25, 2012

May 31, 2012

“Set sail with The Crochet Dude, Drew Emborsky, on a fun filled cruise to Bermuda. Cruising round trip from Baltimore, Maryland this cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas is the prefect way to start your summer. Imagine the life... luxurious days at sea relaxing and learning new skills in crocheting classes led by an expert instructor with a great personality, being pampered , making new friends, warm sunny skies, fluffy white clouds, turquoise waters and pink sand beaches.

The locals are friendly and the beaches are some of the prettiest in the world.

Drew Emborsky will be leading a series of classes referred to as "Boot Camp" where he will be your drill instructor for a fun-filled cruise program teaching you everything you need to know to make beautiful crocheted projects.� -http://www.craftcruises.com

Toronto Creativ Festival Creativ Festival (formerly Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival) since 1988 has been offering an unbeatable combination of tantalizing shopping and dynamic instruction.

Designed to intrigue, involve, excite, stimulate and celebrate the art of creating your own personal style.

General Inquiries: info@creativfestival.ca Exhibitor Inquiries: exhibit@csnf.com Teaching Inquiries: teach@csnf.com Event & Registration Info: info@creativfestival.ca

Knit & Crochet Show 2012 Featuring the Crochet Guild of America Conference and The Knitting Guild Association Conference

Contact info International Showcase Associates Inc. 12820 Yonge St., Suite 202 Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4H1 Canada Bermuda is definitely the kind of place worth visiting over and over again.

Phone: 1.800.291.2030 (TOLLFREE NORTH AMERICA) or 905.773.2092 (TORONTO AREA) Fax: 905.773.9374

Summer Show Manchester, New Hampshire Shopping: June 29-July 1, 2012 Education: June 27-July 1, 2012

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We would like to thank Treehuggah: “Moms.

Babies. Children.� and Milk-n-Honeybuns Designs for sponsoring us this issue. Thanks for all the support, funding & your time and effortCrochetSavvy.

Photography 2012 L. Malinconico. Used with permission. Copyright protected.

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Congrats to Crochet Savvy on its first issue!

-Treehuggah Moms. Babies. Children.

Photography 2012 L. Malinconico. Used with permission. Copyright protected.

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May 2012

CHARITYCROCHET

(Betsy Holbrook, Patrick Raymond, Jennifer Holbrook, Rebecca Raymond photo

by Mark Holbrook)

PAT PAT’S HATS A young boy’s inspiration helps others The Story of Pat Pat’s Hats

On August 30, 2011 Betsy Holbrook received a call from her father that changed her life forever. The phone call delivered the unfortunate news that Patrick, her two-and-a-half year old nephew, had been brought to the emergency room at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital following his complaints of a “boo-boo in his head”. After some initial testing and an MRI, they discovered 3 masses on his brain. Betsy works in Boston, several hours away, and was unable to immediately drive home to be with her sister, Rebecca,

Patrick’s mother. She did what any crafter would do in such a crisis and cast on a hat for her nephew, knowing that he would need one after brain surgery.

The next day, following 10 hours of surgery, the pathology report brought news that the tumors were in fact malignant, and the diagnosis was Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma. After many tears, she cast on another hat.

When she was finally able to get to New Haven to see Patrick in the PICU, she realized that one of the hats that she had made was far

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too small for him. She realized that she could donate this hat to the hospital for a newborn baby.

She then decided to reach out to friends on Ravelry and Facebook to ask if they could do the same. The response was great and Pat Pat's Hats was created.

The name is in reference to how Patrick refers to himself.

more than 600 hats to YaleNew Haven Children’s Hospital and Smilow Cancer center. Betsy attended a book signing by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as the “Yarn Harlot”, and told her about the hat she was “Lorem Ipsum Dolor Set Ahmet In working on for Pat Pat’s Hats.

Condinmentum. Nullam Wisi Acru The Yarn Harlot was kind enough Suscpit Consectetuer viviamus Lorem to knit a few stitches on the hat Ipsum Dolor Set Ahmet. Lorem Ipsum and also give the cause a mention Dolor Set Ahmet In Wisi Acru Suscpit Patrick began his journey to fight on her blog.

Consectetuer viviamus.” against cancer with Leo Praesen chemotherapy beginning on Aside from local hospitals Pat September 20, 2011.

He Pat’s Hats has provided hats to successfully underwent several individual recipients throughout rounds of chemotherapy, the last the country. The group has over of which took place on Betsy’s 300 hats waiting to be donated to birthday, March 16, 2012. On hospitals once the seasons change April 2, 2012 the family received again. The hope is that these hats the news that the treatments had can be used throughout the worked as expected and Patrick hospitals where they are donated received the diagnosis of being - in the nursery, on the oncology cancer free. floor, or in the Emergency Room for a child who needs a hat to and photos. Patrick’s Nana Pat Pat's Hats, PO Box 318, has taken charge of laundering Westbrook, CT 06498.

To date we have donated over wear home. the Preemie hats before 700 hats. The first donation took donation and writing thank place in January, 2012 a few Though the hats may come from you notes.

Patrick’s weeks after Patrick’s third all over, Pat Pat’s Hats is a family grandparents, Buppa and Gigi, birthday. Pat Pat’s Hats has affair. Betsy Holbrook, Patrick’s make sure that each hat is gotten several high profile aunt is the spearhead and chief cataloged, tagged and stored mentions. The local news picked organizer. Patrick’s Aunt Jenny is prior to donation. And of up the story and has broadcast the preparing a scrapbook to course, Patrick’s Mommy & story after the first donation of document all the events, letters Daddy, Rebecca & Ron Raymond, take the best care of Patrick to ensure he continues to grow and be the amazing person that he is!

Would you like to help? Pat Pats Hats accepts hand-made (knit, crochet or sewn) and store bought hats. The hats must be new, we cannot accept hats that have been previously worn. The hats must be washable, and the softer the better. We accept hats for children of all ages (Preemie, Newborn, Toddler, School Age and Teen). Hats can be sent to:

Online you can find information and updates on the Pat Pat’s Hats website (http://www.patpatshats.com) , Facebook (www.facebook.com/ patpatshats) on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/ groups/pat-pats-hats)

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Prizes are in the process for shipping May 17th, 2012. Winners will receive an email confirm with the shipping goes out. Thanks to all who participated. Please check out our monthly contests via the website.

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When we crochet, it seems that the pain begins to hurt us quicker than knitting. This is normally because of tight tension when working in the stitches. Therefore we need to love on our hands and keep them safe, One way to do this is by stretching each finger and doing hand rotations. Here are other ways to massage the hands before and after crocheting: Hand Massage With the thumb of the left hand, massage the palm of the right hand. At the same time, wrap the fingers of the left hand round the outside of the right hand and massage.

Massage for one minute. Repeat with opposite hand.

Clench and Fan Clench your hand into a tight fist and hold for five seconds. Release smoothly, extending the thumb and fingers into a fully stretched position and hold for five seconds. Repeat five times for each hand.

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Tips for Your Hands Keeping your hands safe

Thumb Stretch With the left hand, gently pull the thumb of the right hand away from the thumb and down toward the forearm. Hold for five seconds. You should feel the stretch in the base of the thumb, palm side. Repeat for the left thumb. Five repetitions, alternate thumbs.

Wrist Stretch Hold the right hand in front of the body, palm facing out, fingertips up, fingers together. With the left hand, grasp the right hand's outstretched fingers and gently pull the fingers back toward the body. Hold for five seconds. You should feel the stretch in the wrist area. Repeat for the left wrist. Five repetitions, alternative wrists.

Wrist Circles With hands in front of the body and elbows held at a comfortable angle, gently rotate the wrists. Five repetitions in each direction.

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WEBSITES We love these websites because they offer so much to the viewers.

From free patterns, to groups and forums, professional advice, longlasting friendships and more.....go check them out!

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May 2012

DIVADESIGNS

Shauna pictured here in one of her creations relaxing in a peaceful state of mind.

SHAUNA HOWARD COVER GIRL FLARE commentary on woman alive. Huger. Foodie…and fashion today from a more! She owns Diva-nlicious! Shauna’s motto Training Designs and is “Where style is diva’s point of view. has so much to offer is: a Salsera. Soprano. handmade”…and it is She Scorpio. Designer (crochet). the crochet fashion evident in her work. This is Sudoku geek. Sapiosexual. world. For more about why she was picked as Crochet Evolving feminist. Natural Shauna, visit her at her Savvy’s first cover feature of the Facebook Fan page at: https:// magazine. Shauna will be sistah. Popcorn lover. w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / Visual DivaInTrainingDesigns providing us with Nurturer. guest designer feature learner. HUGE Wendy articles, blogs, and Williams fan. Class clown.

Shauna’s creations are one of a kind. They are fun, flirty, diva-

Vegan wannabe. Night owl. Ashiest

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The Kareem Infinity Scarf By: Shauna Howard SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/ Easy SIZE: One size fits most.

MATERIALS USED:

be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

• One (1) skein of Lion Brand Homespun Yarn (any color) • One (1) US Size N – 13/ 9.00mm crochet hook/ needle

Row 1: With N hook, ch 120. Sl st in first ch to form a large ring (do not twist).

• Stitch markers

Row 2: Hdc in first st and each stitch around.

• Scissors

Row 3-10: Hdc in each st. Join with sl st in beg ch: fasten off.

STITCHES USED: • Sl st – slip stitch • Ch – chain

Copyright 2010

Diva-In-Training Designs

• Hdc – half double crochet GAUGE: 10 1/2 dc = 4 in. (10 cm). EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will

NOTE: Please do not reproduce, sell or distribute this pattern by any means.

You may sell your finished work made from this pattern, but please acknowledge the designer.

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FASHIONMONTHLY May 9, 2012

This season’s favorite was mint green.

Celebs all over where wearing it. Crochet tops, hats, scarfs...you name it, all in that minty green flavor.

-Crochet Savvy

Another fabulous trend was the crochet headband, made live at the Golden Globe Awards.

-Crochet Savvy

WEAR CROCHET Fashion Crochet 2012 From the runways to the streets, this seasons fashion forward pieces scream pastels, neutrals and neon lights!

Lets see what we had in store for Spring 2012. Make sure you go to our website for the best deals and links to the products being featured in this section at www.crochetsavvy.com.

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Elegant Crochet Looks Inspired by Twilight Fans!

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From Around the World!

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May 2012

FEATUREDDESIGNERS

Lenore BerryZaragosa

My late grandmother Louise Couture was an avid crocheter after she retired from 32 years in the education field. I knew her as the

retired crocheter. She crocheted sweaters, hats, scarves, afghans. All she needed to hear was who was getting married or having a baby.

She followed countless patterns. She and I latch hooked together at times during my childhood summers with her.

After high school graduation, I had no idea what career I wanted to do secularly. Back then I could not say I wanted to be a professional crocheter. There was no internet nor handmade selling venues at the time in 1989. Then in 2001 I got a job a in a fabric store and worked in the home decorating department. I was good at helping customers find the perfect color coordination for their living spaces.

Lots of inspirations came from the customers. One customer sewed and sold her creations on Ebay. "I can do that," I thought. So I did. I sewed pillows and sewed some clothes. I learned to find people did love my work, for next to nothing.

There were seasonal local craft fairs and shows, but they were too expensive. I wanted to do this more regularly.

My crochet hats and patterns for women have the innocence of strawberry with the effect of couture. I offer handmade twisted crochet couture hats for women that flatters all sizes made from soft acrylic, cotton, or wool yarn. My crochet couture hats fit and flatter all head shapes and sizes. That is

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the beauty of the twisted design.

Never overpowers...

hardto pronounce; I decided to go by keep her legacy going and I got back Lyse when I was around 18 years of into it later that I began to see it as a age. true artistic outlet.

My hats are sweet like strawberry, but rich in couture. My late grandmother I was born in Washington D.C. and Louise Couture taught me how to crochet. She would have been proud! raised in East Orange, NJ until my mom decided to move back to the D.C Metropolitan area when I was Custom made to order crochet couture hats. Choose your color and 13. I am married with four beautiful size unless otherwise stated in title of children and one grand child. the item as "ready to ship". Dare To Be Different - http://www.etsy.com/ I started a small shop called Lyse people/strawberrycouture Artistic Creations three years ago as a hopeful experiment to share my knit, Facebook - http://facebook.com/ crochet, and hand dyed yarn strawberrycouture creations with the world.

Twitter - http://twitter.com/ strawcouture Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/ I’m always happy when I’m knitting, strawberrycouture crocheting, sewing, dying yarn, Tumblr: http:// beading, etc. I treasure creativity and strawberrycouture.tumblr.com/ I’m fascinated by all crafts in general.

Join My Open Facebook Group Having an Etsy shop has allowed me http://on.fb.me/w906yh to pursue all my interests. It Ravelry - http://www.ravelry.com/ continues to be an unbelievable people/strawberrycouture learning experience for me. Doing all If you love hats, you can wear this on my own is my greatest achievement and continues to be my these. most difficult challenge. h t t p : / / w w w. e t s y. c o m / s h o p / strawberrycouture My mother, aunts, uncles, and especially my late grandmother, made me want to become as artist. I grew up in a family of makers that surrounded me with endless talent and inspiration. I spent my childhood drawing and painting.

I went to the nearest craft store and bought some yarn and a crochet hook. It wasn't long before I got the hang of things. I then taught myself to knit with a pen and pencil and it all kind of took off from there. I often take a little bit of each craft skill that I have and use them from time to time. When I realized that my designs could be more than just a hobby, I then decided to launched Lyse Artistic Creations. www.lysecreations.etsy.com (shop) www.lysecreations.wordpress.com (blog) lyseartisticcreations@gmail.com (email)

Grace Cepeda

Kalysa France

My mom taught me how to make jewelry and she often tried to teach me how to make soap and other things. My uncles and aunts also shared some of their crafts with me as well.

My late grandmother “Mother” taught me to crochet when I was pretty young. At the time, I thought of it as a hobby, not as an art form. It My first name is Kalysa, but since it is was not until I made a promise to

I live in NYC and I am a mommy of three boys. I have been crocheting all together about 10 years. I learn how to crochet as a little girl. My mother gave me my first needle at the age of 8years old. I would make hats for everyone in my class back then. I stop for a bit and I pick it back up about 5 years ago.

I wanted to make jewelry and started with that and now I am making bags, skirts, hats etc. At the moment have a fan page on Facebook under “Rebel Orisha” as well as sell my crochet creations on

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the website “Artfire” under the same name.

Beside crochet, I knit, sew and make jewelry I’m a jack of all trades. My ideas come for the deities of Africa call the Orisha, They represent nature.

And feel free to like my page. I If you are a fan on Facebook you will get updates on Events, fairs, patterns, mommy circles, recipes, herbs that heal, and my latest creations. I have a promotion going on at my Artfire page for every one to three earrings you buy I throw a free pair and if you buy four or more you get two free pair.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php? Then I also ventured into making Jewelry. r e f = h p # ! / p a g e s / R e b e l - O r i s h a / I LOVE CREATING NEW THING. My 116722135075859 Online Store have One-of-a-kind artist works, that is made with yarn and stone. I Crochet Any Type of Clothing and Make Fashion Jewelry, from My designs or yours....I am mom and wife,who started selling things that I crocheted and make to have a revenue to help my family grow financially.

Aisha Frazier

I have been going to flea markets and sold stuff on ebay but sometime it is a slow way to receive revenue. I figured if I spread my wings and find other avenues of networking, that things will get better.

So, I facebook, blog and and have many websites.

Ravelry ID: Seven73

You can find me @ www.esty.com/shop/ essentialessences

Artfire store link: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/ RebelOrisha#./RebelOrisha? &_suid=133658320256508308847256007 148 Facebook link:

My name is Aisha Frazier, I have been crocheting for about 25 years now and have been selling my creation for about 8-9 years. Essences_Crochet & Jewelry

by AISHA is a thing that I started about 8 years ago by making a bathing suit for a friend.

www.essentialessences_crochet.artfire.co m w w w . f a c e b o o c k . c o m / EssentialEssences.Crochet Email: ms_frazier2002@yahoo.com

CROCHET Geek Video Tutorials @ Crochet Savvy!

Why we love her….my favorite crochet teacher, the Queen of YouTube herself…has given us permission to showcase her videos here on Crochet Savvy.

She has the best (in my opinion) beginner series of crochet tutorials. These tutorials often feature slow motion and very detailed explanations.

Not only does Crochet Geek have video, but Teresa also features written and photo instructions on her blog at http://crochetmania.blogspot.ca/.

CROCHET GEEK by Teresa Richardson is being featured on the website for the ease of use of her tutorials and crochet videos. She is a well known teacher that is virtually famous on YouTube.

Follow her on her social networks and she is very friendly and kind and actually takes the time out to answer her viewers questions and request. So for these reasons, she is being featured here because she is sooooo SAVVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONTACT CROCHET GEEK Email: stylish.crochet at gmail dot com Send Snail Mail to: Crochet Geek 463 Pooler Parkway Box 161 Pooler GA, 31322

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STRAW BERRY Couture Twisted Crochet Hats

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Twisted Cowl Twisted Cowl by Kalysa France, www.lysecreations.wordpress.com This pattern is for your personal knitting pleasure only.

You may not distribute this pattern or any part of it without my written permission neither for free nor for charge. Selling the handmade cowl is acceptable if providing the pattern source. You may not burn the finish project, in any other cases or if in doubt, please contact me at lyseartisticcreations@gmail.com. Copyright ©2011 all rights reserved by Kalysa France

SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size Finished Circumference About 60 in.

(152.5 cm) Finished Height About 16 in. (40.5 cm) CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS • 861-134 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour: Copper 1 Ball • Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 • Needle to weave in ends GAUGE: None required STITCH EXPLANATION: Post Twist (1 dc, around post of the dc just made)

COWL Note: Cowl is worked in the round. The first stitch of each round is skipped to prevent a seam.

Ch 115 Foundation Row: Join in the round. Sc in each chain from hook.

Twist slightly at 3rd st to last for a moebius look.

Row 1: Ch1, sc in 1st ch from hook, *sc across. Row 2: Ch 3 (count as first dc), sk 1st, * 1dc next st, 1dc around the post of the dc just made, sk 1st, Repeat from * 1 dc on top of first ch3.

Rep Row 1 & 2 until desired length.

Once desired length sc around for two rounds.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration ch (s) = chain(s) ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing) sk = skip st(s) = stitch(es)

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