The Hook and I - Latest Comments

Re: Originality and Fair Use (From the what was she thinking? file)

Joyce Fischer — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:57:39 -0000

I was particularly interested in your comments about people who have been sharing pattern designs in foreign languages. I have been making crocheted items from Korean and Japanese patterns for several years now. It's convenient because they always have the charts, but I have also had to modify the sizes upward from the tiny Asian sizes. I have also been experimenting with changing the stitch pattern to get different textures or alter the number of rows. Then again, I have experimented with changing the fit. If I had been following English patterns, I would probably not have been inspired to do all these changes. So, it has been a real treat for me. I wonder if it is time to consider writing up my patterns and publishing them. I see know problem with the original publishers because the copyright rules are much more liberal in Asia. If the original patterns had been from the US, would this be enough changes to merit publishing the patterns under my own name? Where is the line? We all work from traditional stitch patterns, but when can we claim a garment pattern for our own? Love to hear your thoughts as well as comments from readers.

Re: Repairing a Sock with Needlefelting (A Tutorial)

casting one — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:05:40 -0000

I have not done felting before but I do have wool roving that I use to cushion my toes. Would I want to use the regular roving or the "superwash"? I'm afraid the regular wool roving will shrink/felt into a smaller mat once I wash them?

Re: New Pattern on CRAFT: Crocheted Mobïus Cowl

plainsight — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:45:17 -0000

It is a great book! I wonder if you might try contacting Myra Wood directly. I'd bet if you google her you can find contact information, or find her on Ravelry. Good luck!

Re: New Pattern on CRAFT: Crocheted Mobïus Cowl

Amanda Stevenson — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:07:47 -0000

Hi Amy! I am looking for a copy of Crazy Lace by Myra Wood. I have tried to find it everywhere and can't seem to get one- amazon.com has a few copies but I'm in Canada and they won't ship here. I was wondering if you or any posters might know of someone who has a copy they would like to sell - though I can't imagine anyone wanting to part with such a lovely book! My daughter and I just saw a review of it online a couple of weeks ago and we would love to get it and do some projects together.

I thought I'd post here since you had a review of it last year - thanks!

Amanda from Manitoba

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Mmatilda — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:50:56 -0000

You can see examples of the same technique in my blog (90% same), published one year ago, with step-by step-photos. And I used colorchanging yarn. http://virkstaden.blogspot.com...
http://virkstaden.blogspot.com...

Re: New Pattern on CRAFT: Crocheted Mobïus Cowl

plainsight — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:44:15 -0000

Glad to hear it--let me know how it turns out!

Re: New Pattern on CRAFT: Crocheted Mobïus Cowl

Lauren — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:46:21 -0000

Ohh, great cowl! I'm intrigued by the mobius construction in crochet - it's going straight to the queue.

Re: New Pattern on CRAFT: Crocheted Mobïus Cowl

Jeanmarie DiTaranto — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:02:10 -0000

Great to see a blog post and a terrific new pattern from you, Amy! Love the cowl -- haven't tried one yet, but yours is very tempting.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

slynn — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:21:33 -0000

Kristen is truly an artist. Also, the less ends to weave in the better!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Joan Murray — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:31:35 -0000

I could use a shawl to keep me warm while putting around the house doing my bits of quilting, crocheting and tending the doggies. And I have done several afghans with squares and having to sew them all together, if there's an easier way - I'm all ears.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

teresa.grainger — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:05:11 -0000

There's some gorgeous patterns in this book! I like the idea of not having to put everything together at the end. I would love to try one of the shawls. Thanks for the giveaway!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Karen Firnberg — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:45:08 -0000

I'm pretty new to crochet but I would love to have a copy of Seamless Crochet. The idea of no seams appeals to me greatly. It could mean the difference between craft and art. I think it's that profound.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

plainsight — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:43:31 -0000

That sounds like a great idea!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Walkknit — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:38:01 -0000

I have avoided so many projects because I can't stand weaving in ends - once I made 40 washcloths & had them in a basket for at least a month waiting to have the ends woven in :-) I would LOVE to learn this technique - maybe with the shawl on the cover to start... Thanks for the giveaway!

walknknit at gmail dot com

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

anne Josephy-Zack — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:36:43 -0000

I would use this book to overcome my fears of weaving in so many ends. I would definitely start with accessories. It looks so beautiful!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

MarieAnge — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:59 -0000

Beautiful book!
I would love to use the book to help me design patterns that only have 2 ends to weave in!
I would love making the baby blanket. The motifs are beautiful.
Thank you for the giveaway! :)

MariAngel (rav id)

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

smwhite — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:17:34 -0000

Oh, this sounds like an awesome book.... I'd love to have it in my library! Thanks for sharing!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Misschou — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:46:07 -0000

With this technique I'd like to try a bag with internal dividers and external pockets, very practical and beautiful at the same time, I hope. Thanks to Kristin Omdahl and thank you to give us the opportunity to win this book.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Stephanie Brodersen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:12:55 -0000

I am going to be starting on a CAL soon and it would be nice to join as I go while doing it. This would be a great book for me to have for that. Plus I have other thigns I do with motifs that it would be nice to learn how to do this.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Kristin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:13:11 -0000

I'd love to use this technique to design a top for myself. With my measurements, it is so hard to find a crocheted top that fits properly and this would let me complete that quest.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Ky_nes — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:10:59 -0000

I myself don't crochet. However both my wife and mother do. I would love to get this book for my mom. I think she would enjoy it.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

plainsight — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:13:46 -0000

Hi Misty, would love to hear which technique you've used.

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Carmen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:05:32 -0000

I would love to make a shawl for a family member and love the one on the cover. Thanks for the chance to win!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Michelle — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:32:50 -0000

I am intrigued about trying the join-as-you-go technique. I have admired Ms Omdhal's creations from her prior book, and I think I'm finally ready to take the leap into more designing. Thanks for this opportunity to win the book!

Re: Book Review (and Giveaway!): Seamless Crochet

Jen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:57:56 -0000

I would really like to make an afghan out of motifs, but will admit that the thought of sewing them all together (and weaving in ends) is NOT appealing!