Kathy Merrick
By Dora OhrensteinKathy's wonderful crochet designs stand proudly on the cusp of art and fashion. In this lively interview, she shares her background, influences and thoughts on crochet today. Kathy's...
View ArticleBarbara Hillery Van Elsen, Founder of the New York City chapter of CGOA
By Dora OhrensteinWhat does it take to have a first class local crochet guild? Barbara shares her experience with New York City's guild, one of the largest and most active guilds in the country....
View ArticleTeva Durham and the Art of Design
By Dora OhrensteinLoop-d-loop creator, Teva Durham, inspires us with her vision of designing as rooted in art and theater. Teva Durham's innovative designs are very special, each one unique,...
View ArticleDesigner Kristin Omdahl
By Dora OhrensteinKristin's new book, Crochet So Fine, is exquisite, and her journey to designing, via some tough years, makes a great story. DORA: How are you today?KRISTIN: I'm a little sore, but...
View ArticlePauline Turner: Way Ahead of Her Time
By Pauline TurnerThe British author and teacher has been at the forefront of crochet education for decades. Pauline Turner, http://www.crochet.co.uk/, has developed numerous courses in crochet and...
View ArticleThe Innovative Crochet of Vashti Braha
Vashti explains her vision for a web model free of restraints. Many CI readers are already familiar with Vashti's name, as she's written thoughtful book reviews in these pages. You may have seen her...
View ArticleYorali Berdov: Pamiri Man with a Vision
By Dora OhrensteinMy host in the Pamirs, and a very inspiring man.Khorog is the capital of the Gorno-Badakshan (GBAO) region of Tajikistan, a unique area in the northeast, six hundred kilometers from...
View ArticleKelley Petkun, Founder of Knit Picks
By Dora OhrensteinKnit Picks has changed the way people buy yarn, and made high quality yarns more affordable for consumers. The company's founder, Kelley Petkun, describes the inspiration for the...
View ArticleSarah London's Granny Square Love
By Ami AdlerAustralian designer Sarah London spreads the love for Granny Squares with vivid imagination and color sense. Australian designer Sarah London's new book Granny Square Love, is just in time...
View ArticleKathy Elkins, owner of WEBS
By Dora OhrensteinKathy's positive energy and spirit really come through in this audio interview, as well as her business acumen.Kathyint.mp3I spoke with Kathy earlier this summer. Along with her...
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