Marie Segares has been hooked on crochet since she learned from her grandmother when she was 9, and she conquered her fear of knitting in 2010. In addition to designing, Marie teaches both crochet and knitting in the New York City metro area and at regional fiber events. She is a Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a Designer/Teacher member of The Knitting Guild Association. She writes about her crafty adventures on the Underground Crafter blog, where she also shares interviews, book reviews, and giveaways.
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From the June 2015 issue
If you love crocheting gifts, spring can be a wonderful time of the year as graduation celebrations that take place from May through July allow for many gift-giving opportunities. Here are three tips for successfully jump starting your spring season gifts.
1. Remember the recipient! As a crocheter, you know about all the time, love and
View ProjectFrom the February 2015 issue
This vibrant and colorful baby blanket makes a great gift. Plan out your colors or use scrap yarn to create a unique variation.
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These bracelets make a great 2-hour project and are perfect for children and teens. Mix and match several bangles to create a funky look, or share with friends as a Valentine’s Day treat.
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
Personalize your holiday gift cards with 12 different cozies. The metallic thread in the yarn adds a great sparkle. These quick and simple gift card cozies are wonderful wrapping for last minute gifts, to make as stash busters, or to add a DIY touch to a mass produced gift.
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
Warm, fluffy and white as snow, this cowl will take you from building snowmen outside to sipping cocoa by the fire.
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
The last installment in our Seasonal Shawl Series, this winter shawl is best made from a chunky, insulating fiber so you can wear it in cold weather. The shawl doubles as a cuddly scarf when wrapped around the neck.
View ProjectFrom the December 2019 issue
This quick and easy scarf includes two small pockets for your child to store favorite finds. Personalize the scarf by including coordinating or contrasting buttons.
View ProjectFrom the October 2019 issue
This pair of potholders is a great introduction to double-ended crochet. The beauty of the double-ended technique lies in its thickness — each potholder is dense enough to double as a hotpad.
View ProjectFrom the October 2014 issue
Double-ended crochet is a variation of Tunisian crochet that creates a reversible fabric in two colors. Sometimes called crochenit, crochet on the double, or crohooking, this technique relies on a double-ended crochet hook.
The Foundation Row
Unless otherwise indicated by your pattern, all double-ended crochet projects start with a foundation, or “set up,” row. Begin with a
From the October 2014 issue
This simple shawl pattern is easily modified for different seasons. The long, isosceles triangle shape makes it easy to wrap around the shoulders.
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