The Gathered Shoulder Top from Crochet Geometry  Sometimes you just want to make something beautiful without worrying too much about… ya know… thinking! Sometimes you just want to pick up a beautiful yarn, make a pretty stitch, and wear it. Scarves? Wraps? Yup… been there done that. How about something a little more special?
That's the exact thought process that led us to create the Gathered Shoulder Top in our latest book, Crochet Geometry. And, yes, if you have only made scarves, afghans, and dishcloths before, you can make this simple, yet elegant, top.
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Inside The Designz: Synchronicity Shannon asked me to put together this week's Inside The Designz post a couple of days ago. To help spur my though process into settling on an idea about which to write I opened up my Lightroom program where I keep the photos from the shoots we did for Crochet Geometry and started flipping through pictures. It did not take me very long to decide what I wanted to write about: Synchronicity. Sometimes the elements of a design, a photoshoot, and a project as a whole all come together in what is, at times, an unexpected way. Often it's something small that let's you know everything is working together for a FAB outcome. Take a look at the following photos and see if you notice anything connecting the pictures.
 The Evolution Of A ConceptSeveral years ago when we were first talking about jumping into this new phase of our lives, Shannon started working on a few designs and began experimenting with some concepts that he had banging around in his brain. Some of those early designs became our first published magazine and book designs, but one in particular seemed to take hold of him and wouldn't let go.
National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz GRAND PRIZE Giveaway! Update April 11, 207 Winner Announced!Inside The Designz for National Crochet Month: |
| Shannon spent many long hours designing the Macrame Look Vest for Crochet Geometry so photographing it was no small order. We knew the photos of this piece would either make or break it. We both felt that photographing this garment in an urban environment was a must... one of those occasions where both of our visions played out the same. We both also pictured the same model for the shoot, Andrea. We've used Andrea for a number of years and she has that approachable friendly appeal that we thought would really pull the viewer into the photo with her. So we called her up and set up a date for an early morning shoot just down the street from her downtown apartment. | |
Inside The Design: Five Easy Pieces Cardi from Crochet Geometry
| Welcome to our special feature, for National Crochet Month 2017, we're calling Inside the Design. In this series, we will be focusing on one of our crochet designs and giving you some of the insider information and behind the scenes looks at the process of bringing it from concept to published design. This week, we're focusing on the 5 Easy Pieces Cardigan from our latest book, Crochet Geometry. You're going to get a different perspective on this design from the point of view of the photographer… Jason! | |
The Five Easy Pieces Cardigan was one of our favorite pieces to shoot for Crochet Geometry. Not only was it a FAB design, full of lace and graphic cables, but we photographed it at one of our favorite locations: the home of the model we shot wearing it!
Hey there readers! We wanted to share this THRILLING news with you all that we received from our publisher today! Imagine our reaction when we read this email:
"Booklist just released their 'Top 10 Crafts & Gardening Books: 2016' list… and both Crochet Geometry AND Designer Crochet were included! CONGRATULATIONS! Booklist is one of the publishing world’s leading industry publications… The list appeared in the May 15th issue of the magazine and can also be seen online…"
We Are Giving Away Free Yarn, An Ottlite Desk Lamp, and Eucalan Wash!
UPDATED April 4, 2016 Winners Announced!
Yes you read that right! Free Yarn!!
We are giving away not one... not two... but Three Grand Prizes for our finale to National Craft Month.
Our National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaways includes an Ottlite Desk Lamp, full sized bottles of Eucalan, and a FULL GARMENT'S AMOUNT OF YARN from Cascade Yarn and Crystal Palace Yarns. WOW!! Right?!? That's a lot of FAB swag and you have three chances to win!
Here is WHAT you can win.
We are giving away not one... not two... but Three Grand Prizes for our finale to National Craft Month.
Our National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaways includes an Ottlite Desk Lamp, full sized bottles of Eucalan, and a FULL GARMENT'S AMOUNT OF YARN from Cascade Yarn and Crystal Palace Yarns. WOW!! Right?!? That's a lot of FAB swag and you have three chances to win!
Here is WHAT you can win.
Grand Prize #1
- A garment's amount of yarn from Cascade Yarns to make the largest size of any one (1) of the following patterns from Crochet Geometry: The Mainsail Wrap, Split Circle Wrap, Cowl Neck Tunic or Shawl Collar Cardi.
Grand Prize #2:
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Here's HOW to Win!
There are 3 ways to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway
1. Post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry. That's it... nothing fancy.
3. Or leave a comment below saying what your favorite design is from Crochet Geometry!
Do any or all of the above then click on the Rafflecopter button below to let us know where you posted it! You will be entered to win all the grand prize drawings. The more you enter the more chances you have of winning all that FREE YARN!
Do it now... we'll wait here while you enter.
1. Post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry. That's it... nothing fancy.
- Post a pic of you starting your favorite pattern...
- do a video review of the book...
- take a picture of your favorite pattern and post it on Pinterest…
- or take a book selfie with you and your copy of Crochet Geometry
3. Or leave a comment below saying what your favorite design is from Crochet Geometry!
Do any or all of the above then click on the Rafflecopter button below to let us know where you posted it! You will be entered to win all the grand prize drawings. The more you enter the more chances you have of winning all that FREE YARN!
Do it now... we'll wait here while you enter.
UPDATE: Winners
Congratulations to to Elizabeth Z, Tina Marie, and Loretta Q... you are the winners of the grand prize giveaways!
Thank you to all who entered the National Craft Month giveaways this year. We had a great time and have even more excitement coming up in the next few months!
KEEP CHECKING BACK for other freebies and fun stuff. We have a lot planed for you.
Stitch On!
S&J
Thank you to all who entered the National Craft Month giveaways this year. We had a great time and have even more excitement coming up in the next few months!
KEEP CHECKING BACK for other freebies and fun stuff. We have a lot planed for you.
Stitch On!
S&J
National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaway
Have you been entering the weekly giveaways for National Crochet Month? We've been giving away some pretty cool swag and there's more to come so keep entering! But just so you know...we've been holding out on you a bit. We've been hoarding up some really good stuff for the Grand Prize(es)!
Our National Craft Month Grand Prize Giveaway includes an Ottlite Desk Lamp, full sized bottles of Eucalan, and a FULL GARMENT'S AMOUNT OF YARN from Cascade Yarn and Crystal Palace Yarns. WOW!! Right?!? That's a lot of FAB swag and you have three chances to win!
First, the Prizes:
We have THREE grand prizes... yes, that's right. THREE!
Grand Prize #1
- A garment amount of yarn from Cascade Yarns to make the largest size of any one (1) of the following patterns from Crochet Geometry: The Mainsail Wrap, Split Circle Wrap, Cowl Neck Tunic or Shawl Collar Cardi.
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Grand Prize #3
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Really folks, this is a lot of great stuff, and entering the drawing could not be easier.
Here's all you have to do:
To enter the Grand Prize Giveaway you'll need to post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry. That's it... nothing fancy.
Anything is fair game here... just post it online then click on the Rafflecopter button below to enter and let us know where you posted it! You will be entered to win both grand prize drawings.
For an extra chance to earn an entry to the Grand Prize Giveaway leave a comment below to let everyone else know where you posted your photo. You can earn entries for every photo you post! Get creative and have fun with this.
For example, Allison posted her's HERE
Here's all you have to do:
To enter the Grand Prize Giveaway you'll need to post a photo, video, or other proof that you have purchased the Shibaguyz' new book, Crochet Geometry. That's it... nothing fancy.
- Post a pic of you starting your favorite pattern...
- do a video review of the book...
- take a picture of your favorite pattern and post it on Pinterest…
- or take a book selfie with you and your copy of Crochet Geometry
Anything is fair game here... just post it online then click on the Rafflecopter button below to enter and let us know where you posted it! You will be entered to win both grand prize drawings.
For an extra chance to earn an entry to the Grand Prize Giveaway leave a comment below to let everyone else know where you posted your photo. You can earn entries for every photo you post! Get creative and have fun with this.
For example, Allison posted her's HERE
What's that you say? Some of you don't have your copy of Crochet Geometry yet? Why didn't you say so earlier? Just go to CrochetGeometry.com by clicking on the button below for links for where you can buy your book online! While you're there be sure to watch our promo videos and check out photos from the book.
Now is the time to start posting your Crochet Geometry selfies. You can enter as many times as you like with new photos.
Enter today to get your name in the drawing for a full garment's supply of yarn, Ottlite desk lamp and full bottle of Eucalan. Then enter again... You have until April 2, 2016 to get your entries in. We'll select a winners on April 3, 2016. We'd like that winner to be YOU!
Enter today to get your name in the drawing for a full garment's supply of yarn, Ottlite desk lamp and full bottle of Eucalan. Then enter again... You have until April 2, 2016 to get your entries in. We'll select a winners on April 3, 2016. We'd like that winner to be YOU!
Enter To Win One Of These FAB Grand Prizes Today!
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