In the News
-The knitwear of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ is the show's secret weapon in cozy crime
-Crochet Away This Summer in Street Style’s Best Knits
-How a Crocheted Grandma Hat Became a Celebrity Style Grail
-’m Not ‘Good’ at Crocheting, and That’s Fine
-Learning to crochet in prison helped her realize her gift and helped in saving her life
-Some young adults are swapping clubbing for crocheting. They call it their 'grandma era.'
-Visit the Library Theatre Art Gallery for some gorgeous quilts and wall hangings. Now through August 31.
Be sure to join our Facebook page to get updated on everything crafty! And if you are on Ravelry.com, be sure to join the group "Purl @ the Plaza". We now have our own web page! Check out: http://www.hooverlibrary.org/PURL.
Please consider joining the Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild which meets prior to the Purl on the Plaza, 2nd Saturday of each month. They have fabulous workshops and demonstrations! They meet from 10 am to 2 pm at the Hoover Church of Christ, 3248 Lorna Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35216 (map). Dues are just $25/year. Check out their blog here.
Bonnie the Cow & Friends : 20 loveable animals & birds to crochet using chunky yarn
by Claire Gelder
"Dragon's Den winner Claire Gelder presents a new collection of crochet animals to crochet in chunky yarn. Bonnie the Highland Cow and Isla her calf, as well as other adorable, crocheted companions will complete your cozy companion set"
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