Crochet Insider has a rich store of materials for those who want to learn more about crochet, its history, traditions and techniques.
Patterns
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Teaching
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Dora’s Craftsy Class:
Custom Fit Tunisian Crochet
Here is what Moogly Blog said about it:
The depth of knowledge shared in Custom Fit Tunisian Crochet really is…amazing! Everything from how to measure your own body, to creating your own custom schematic, to the types of changes you’ll want to make for every body type – including ones that are bigger than the sizes included in the pattern. The finishing info is fantastic too – seaming, blocking, she covers it all.
More Reviews
This is an excellent book for new and seasoned crocheters. I have been crocheting for more than thirty years and I found many interesting suggestions and exercises for changing my methods so that my finished pieces come out looking great. I have bought many crochet books over the years and this ranks in the top ten. – from Amazon review of The Crocheter’s Skill-Building Workshop
About Dora
I started crocheting during the Age of Aquarius, (in the 1970s), and made some pretty things without really knowing what I was doing. Then I put down the hook for twenty-five years while I pursued a career as a singer. For ten years I was the solo singer of the Philip Glass Ensemble (view our Videos page to see an old clip!). I was drawn to the hook again in 2003 and went to a CGOA conference, where the late great Jean Leinhauser “discovered” me and mentored me into the world of designing.
Since then, I’ve become very passionate about crochet education and history. In fact, I took a crazy trip to Tajikistan, in Central Asia, to learn more about the incredible crochet socks made there (another cool video about this on our Videos page). I’ve written five books on crochet, all designed to upgrade people’s skills, and you can find my crochet fashions in most of your favorite magazines.
