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Blog Tour for ‘Big Hook Rag Crochet’

I have recently published my second book, ‘Big Hook Rag Crochet’, and to celebrate I will be doing a blog tour.  The blog tour will run for 11 weeks and each weekly post will feature a giveaway for one free copy of the book (open to US residents only).

Blog Tour for Big Hook Rag Crochet by Dedri Uys

The promotional photos in this post have been supplied by Search Press (Publisher) and Simon Pask (Photographer).

 
The tour will start on the 7th of December (2015) and end on the 14th of February (2016).  Below you will find a list of the participating blogs and dates.  I will update this list with the direct links as the posts go live.

Date Blog
07/12/2015 KT and the Squid
15/12/2015 Jessie At Home
20/12/2015 The Stitchin Mommy
03/01/2016 American Crochet
10/01/2016 Cute Crochet Chat 
11/01/2016 American Crochet
13/01/2016 Fiber Flux
24/01/2016 Underground Crafter
01/02/2016 Petals to Picots
07/02/2016 Kaleidoscope Arts & Gifts
14/02/2016 Busting Stitches (Giveaway Currently Running)

Big Hook Rag Crochet

To get the party started, I thought I would tell you a little bit more about the book and the awesome designers that have contributed to it.

Big Hook Rag Crochet is dedicated to the memory of Marinke Slump, contributing editor of Boho Crochet (by the same publisher) and the designer behind A Creative Being.

The book features 25 designs for stylish homeware and accessories, each made with fabric yarn.  Instructions are supplied for making your own fabric yarn, which is perfect for turning unwanted garments into pretty things, but you can also use ready-made fabric yarn if you do not wish you create your own.

You can see all 25 projects HERE on Ravelry and you can buy the book on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

The book is written in such a way that both beginners and advanced crocheters will be able to follow the patterns.  The technique section is thorough and I enjoyed every minute of creating it (both writing the instructions and attending the photo shoot for this part).  The photographer, Simon Pask, is an amazing photographer and you can see more of his work HERE.

I also had a lot of fun making the pouffes for the book.  So much fun, in fact, that I might need to do another post about those at a later date.

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I like the apple the most.  It took me ages to figure out how to do the increases to create a less rounded apple.

Big Hook Rag Crochet Dedri Uys Lookatwhatimade

The orange was easier to figure out and I really like the simplicity of the maths behind creating a half-double crochet sphere.

Big Hook Rag Crochet Dedri Uys Lookatwhatimade

One of my favourite projects in the book is this Balloon Rug.  It is so happy!

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Balloon Rug by Morgan Roberts

I also love this Simple Shopper with it’s bold colours and leather handles.

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Simple Shopper by Akiko Seki-Gilmore

Erin Black’s Cozy Cat Cave is another great project!

Contributors

As I have already mentioned, this book is a collaborative effort.  If you would like to find out more about the designers involved, you can find them all in the list below.

  • Erin Black from Midknits.com (Erin sells crochet and knitting patterns)
  • Karen Dankert (TinyBlueStar on Etsy)
  • Rebekah Desloge (YourMomDesigns on Etsy)
  • Osnat Ganor (OdPaAm on Etsy)
  • Helen Glaze (RaggedyAnns on Etsy)
  • Cathy Hetznecker from Cathyhetznecker.com (Cathy sells items created from fabric yarn)
  • Nguyen Le from Knitknitknits.com (This site is full of craft tutorials and pretty photos!)
  • Patti Lopez (IzzyLane on Etsy)
  • Elizabeth Pardue from CrochetinColor
  • Morgan Roberts from KingSoleil
  • Akiko Seki-Gilmore (MothersHandworks on Etsy)
  • Michelle Stys (Find her HERE on Ravelry)
  • Dorothy Wood from DorothyWood
  • Micah York from MicahMakes

Fabric Yarn

US

  • Lion Brand Fettuccini – this yarn is sent out in random colourways because it uses repurposed materials.  You do not get to choose the colour/pattern of the yarn.
  • Premier Craft-Tee

UK

  • Boodles
  • Scheepjes Noodle
  • Tek-Tek

And that is everything I want to say about Big Hook Rag Crochet!  Please pop back to find the links for the giveaways.  And if you have bought the book, I would really appreciate it if you would leave a review on Amazon.  If you do leave a review, let me know so that I can thank you.

My first book, Amamani Puzzle Balls, is available from Annie’s in both paperback and electronic format. You can also order it on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk.

Remember to subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter if you would like to be kept in the loop. You can also like my Facebook Page or follow me on Bloglovin, Google+, Pinterest, Twitter, or Instagram.

Happy Hooking!

Dedri

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15 Comments December 6, 2015

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  1. c.falbe says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:36 am

    What a nice bunch of projects. Like the tote and the colors it was made in.

    Reply
  2. Sherry says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:24 am

    WOW, I love the patterns! Everything looks like so much fun to make!

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Thank you :)

  3. Carol D says

    December 12, 2015 at 5:45 am

    I’ve looked through the “preview” of this book on Amazon – and have added it to my Christmas Wish List – now I have to let family know to look there….and maybe drop a few hints here and there!

    I’m wondering if one can “cheat” a bit and use the newish “t-shirt” yarns that are available for these projects. Would they work – if I can match gauge? I’m absolutely terrible at cutting strips of fabric evenly – no! really terrible!

    I have a friend who saw pictures of my Sophie’s Universe and wants me to make her a rug “Just like that!”!
    I told her I’d look into it – but the yarns would have to be heavier weight and the rug would have to be a bit smaller around (she has a very small home!) I would have to figure out how much yarn I’d need and have NO idea how to do that with different weights like that – and then price out how much it would cost….and I think just for the cost of yarn – with no charge for my work – would be far more than she thinks….there are many people out there who seem to think that even good yarn is “cheap”! They have NO idea of the cost.
    We’ll see. The last time I saw her I told her I didn’t think I’d be able to do it. I may revisit that issue after the first of the year and my trips are over with….I’ll need a way to make money and re-fill my bank account!
    Thanks again, Dedri, for the inspiration! I’ve made one basket for a Christmas gift – made with super-bulky yarn….lined with a pretty fabric and some heavy pellon to stiffen it. Filled with crafty supplies for a crafty gal…fat squares and remnants of fabric, lots of fancy buttons and notions and all sorts of fancy crafty things like that. Can’t wait to give it to her!
    But I DO want this book! and I do want to make rugs – several I hope!
    I don’t know if you have any idea how much inspiration you provide to so many of us out here in crochet-land!
    THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 12, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Carol, you can definitely use ready-made t-shirt yarn! A rug made from Sophie would be ginormous. Maybe just the garden?

  4. dj says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:43 am

    i heard there are going to be 11 books given away…how do i sign up ?

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 12, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      There is a list (in the post) of all the blogs that will be hosting a giveaway and the dates on which the giveaways will start.

  5. dj says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:42 am

    wow. a great book !!!

    Reply
  6. Cindy Wexler says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:27 am

    I can’t wait to explore this book.

    Reply
  7. Shelley krueger says

    December 8, 2015 at 4:09 am

    The book looks great. Will it be available on amazon.ca?

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 12, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Hi Shelley. I don’t know, sorry. I will find out.

  8. Judy says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Dedri– Are the instructions in US or UK terms? There are 2 versions on Amazon – one published by SearchLight and the other by Lark Books. The info on Amazon doesn’t mention anything about US or UK terms. That would be helpful info.

    Thanks. Judy

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 12, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Search Press is the UK publisher, to those copies are in UK terms. Lark is the US publisher, so those copies are in US terms.

  9. Pam says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    ROCK on …YOU are very talented crocheter….you’ll do well on this …

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 7, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you :)

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