Review: Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set

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I reviewed the gorgeous Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set from Simplicity on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set I’m pretty handy with a crochet hook, and Tunisian crochet (also known as afghan crochet) has been at the top of my must-try list for months. … Continue reading

Sunday Snapshot: Hello from VOGUEknitting LIVE New York!

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I’m getting ready to trek into Times Square for the last day of VOGUEknitting Live New York! Since I just got back from CHA, I’m already feeling a little bit of trade show overload, so I spent most of yesterday wandering the marketplace floor and stopping to chat whenever I saw someone I knew. The … Continue reading

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Crochet Tools

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It might come as a shock to my more delicate readers, but I’m a loud and proud hooker! Here are my top five tools of the trade: 1. Susan Bates Silvalume (Aluminum) Crochet HooksCrochet hooks, like knitting needles, are largely a matter of personal preference. But, if you ask me, it doesn’t get much better … Continue reading

Review: Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit and Weave Loom Kit for Craft Test Dummies

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Attention yarn crafters: my epic review of the Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit and Weave Loom Kit is up on Craft Test Dummies! (Hello, last-minute holiday gift.) Craft Tool Review: Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit and Weave Loom Kit When the lovely folks at Lion Brand Yarn sent me … Continue reading