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Gwen Blakley Kinsler -- The Crochet Queen's Blog

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Gwen Blakley Kinsler -- The Crochet Queen's Blog

The "Queen" has spoken. Here you can enjoy my adventures: trips in search of crochet, my latest projects or cro-reated "ramblings."

Gwen Blakley Kinsler -- The Crochet Queen's Blog

Crochet Queen: A Self Portrait - Peoples' Choice Award - CGOA, 1995

What Do You Blog About?

I am the Founder of the Crochet Guild of America. Crochet is my life and I try to relate crochet to everything I blog about, i.e. Crochet and Our Health, My Needlework Legacy; Re-Tool to be Cool; Crock Stars (Crochet + Rock =Crock) to name just a few of my posts!

Advice

  • Crochet every day, no matter if it is just 20 minutes.
  • Don't put it away when your kids are little-teach them! I am the co-author of Kids Can Do It Crocheting for kids from 8-12.

Why Do You Blog? What Motivates You? (Optional)

I love to write and especially about crochet. I love to include pictures that bring the story to life.

Do You Earn Money From Your Blog? If So, How?(Optional)

No

Which Crochet Blogs Do You Read Regularly? (Optional)

Designing Vashti

What Not to Crochet

Kim Werker

Amy Solovay, Crochet Guide, says:

To Everyone: Gwen has written many interesting posts, and I think you will really enjoy her crochet blog.

I absolutely agree with her that it's a great idea to teach your kids to crochet. I am so grateful that my father's aunt taught me to crochet when I was a child. It was an amazing bonding experience, and has been an important part of my life ever since.

If you would like more information about Gwen's book, Kids Can Do It: Crocheting for Kids from 8-12, you are invited to compare prices at Pricegrabber, or visit the publisher's web site.

To Gwen: Thanks so much for sharing your blog with us, and for all your contributions to our art and craft.

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