Thanks to Rebecca, a Crochet Spot reader, we have the book Teach Yourself Visually Crochet to giveaway! Rebecca loves this book and claims that it did a great job helping her learn to crochet. Her goal is to spread more “crochet joy” and help others to learn this fabulous art form. She donated a brand new copy of this book to Crochet Spot so that it can be given away to a Crochet Spot reader who would like to learn how to crochet or improve his/her crochet skills. Even though this book is great for beginners it is also a great reference guide for those who already know how to crochet the basics.

To enter the giveaway, please visit the Teach Yourself Visually Crochet page on Amazon and click on the “Click to Look Inside” picture. Look inside the book to see what you are most interested in learning. Then leave a comment at the end of this giveaway post stating what you’re most interested in learning. Please stay on subject and only comment one time, multiple comments will be deleted.

All participants must be either a Crochet Spot Newsletter subscriber or a Premium Pattern Member at the time the winner is drawn. If you are neither, feel free to sign up for the newsletter or a membership.

Giveaway ends on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 11:59PM EST, where a winner will be randomly drawn.

Good luck everyone and thanks again Rebecca for donating the book for the giveaway!

Update: The giveaway is now closed. The winner will be announced shortly. Please check back later!

Have you ever made a gift and the recipient hasn’t used it? Have you taken offense? I know I have been very upset when something I have made ends up hidden in the cupboard or the guest room that never has guests in it.

I am sure it has happened to some of you – however I hope it hasn’t – giving the perceived unwanted gift. The gift you have slaved over with thought and love and they have no idea what went into it. Gifts that you spend hours on to find they are stuffed in a spare bedroom that is a totally different color when you thought it would be nice in the lounge. Nobody wants to be put on a pedestal but a genuine thanks would be nice don’t you think?

Think again my crocheting friends.
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Have you seen Olek’s crocheted art yet? It is fun to look at and always puts a smile on my face when I see it. Yet, it always has me perplexed as to the meaning behind it. Previously I’m written about the Wall Street Bull with Crochet Cozy, but I’ve recently come across a new exhibit of Olek’s work. This display was on the streets of New York and is titled “Crocheted Grapefruit” based on an idea from Yoko Ono’s book.
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This is a nice lacy, openwork placemat that will impress family and friends when you invite them over! Make your own set of crocheted placemats in any color you want. You’ll also save money since you can crochet these using cheap cotton or acrylic yarn. Skill Level:

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Organizing stuff has always been one of my weakest points. I just don’t see the problem–if I can stand the “organized clutter” around me, how come other people can’t?  Okay, so admittedly, clutter can be an eyesore. Whip up this quick little canister to store little knickknacks: paper clips, loose change, candies, and what-nots. Thanks to the basketweave stitch, the interesting and textured design gives the canister a unique look (that is actually easy to make).

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A Guest Post by Linda Cee.

One of my favorite things to do is tapestry crochet. it’s very similar to regular crochet with the exception that 1 or more strands of yarn, either different colors or different shades of the same color, are carried while another is being crocheted so that the finished results look more woven then crocheted. It’s an art form that has gradually been gaining in popularity. Perhaps because it is very versatile a fact that well-known tapestry crocheter Delores Chamblin alludes to when she refers to her work as “Painting with yarn” and just as the design options are limitless so are the items you can make everything from jewelry to toys to shawls and baskets.
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New in the Crochet Spot Store, the Versatile Bijoux pattern is true to its name — there are SO many ways to wear it! Wear it as a long necklace, a lariat, a layered choker, as a bracelet or anklet. You can even use it as a lanyard or eyeglasses strap. Made with ever-abundant crochet thread and seed beads, you can make one to match each outfit in your closet. One size definitely fits all!

All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! Please log in or create a new account at the Crochet Spot Store to purchase this pattern. Premium Pattern Members may log into the store and download the pattern for free.

I’m proud to present more photos that were submitted by Crochet Spot readers! You all have done such a great job and I’m always blown away to see your awesome work. I hope everyone enjoys the round up! Feel free to comment on everyone’s work. If you’d like to share your crochet work in a future roundup you can submit your crochet pictures!
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My craft room is my nemesis. I am very lucky I have a craft room all to myself that doesn’t double as anything else. In 2000 we built a house to our needs, once again we are very fortunate to have been able to do that. So why then does this one room terrify and intimidate me at the same time?

It all started so very simple, we moved in and all was perfect in there. I gave up my job when we moved in to become a full time mother to our then 3 and 10 year old daughters. Money was short so I worked from home. First I did piece work sewing for a company so everything had to be perfect in the craft room in order to determine what was theirs and what was mine. I slowly went mad doing that so I began my own business sewing and crocheting. An odd assortment of fabrics, cottons, zippers, buttons, lace, and various other things all built up in my room with my precious yarns and threads.
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Vroom vroom!! New in the Crochet Spot Store, the Rambunctious Race Car will go crazy in the hands of a child with a wild imagination! This race car is a fun challenge to crochet but is not intended for beginners. Crocheters should be comfortable changing colors while crocheting to create the race stripes and windows. Prior experience with sewing and shaping crocheted pieces together is recommended. Basic embroidery skills will also be needed to create the small details.

All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! Please log in or create a new account at the Crochet Spot Store to purchase this pattern. Premium Pattern Members may log into the store and download the pattern for free.