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An Update and Free Coffee Sleeve Pattern From ‘The Crochet Dude’
This week my Grand Rapids Press art & craft column is about Drew Emborsky, a.k.a. “The Crochet Dude.”
I first interviewed Drew for episode 15 of the CraftSanity podcast, so it was fun to check in with him again.
He’s come a long way since we recorded the podcast and still crocheting up a storm.
Here’s how the column starts:
As a shy teen walking the halls of Saugatuck High School in the early 1980s, Drew Emborsky never imagined he would be receiving fan mail two decades later about his passion for crocheting.
“When I was in high school, I didn’t go around saying, ‘I crochet,’” he said.
Now he’s the Crochet Dude, and can’t stop talking about it.
I wasn’t popular in high school either, so I LOVE stories about people finding their groove later in life. God bless the Internet and the way it lets us craft geeks unite.
Drew co-authored “Men Who Knit and the Dogs who Love Them,” (Lark 2007, $24.95), and his first solo book, “The Crochet Dude’s Designs for Guys: 30 Projects Men Will Love,” (Lark 2008, $19.95) was released in November.
Drew has contributed to several books and magazines in addition to his work as a pattern designer for several yarn companies. He’s also appeared on several HGTV and PBS television programs and most recently was cast as the crochet expert on PBS’ “Knit and Crochet Today” for seasons three and four. (I got to meet up with Drew and the rest of the cast when they were taping the show in Detroit. So fun!)
Free Pattern! Get out your crochet hooks, folks. In the spirit of holiday giving, download Drew’s free crochet pattern for coffee sleeve and make one for yourself and a java-loving pal. Thanks Drew!
Posted: December 28th, 2008 under Craft Columns, Crochet, Grand Rapids.
Comments: 8
Comments
Comment from Rachel
Time: December 28, 2008, 1:33 pm
Fabulous! How exciting to find patterns for men picked and written by a man?!? I’m excited about this. Oh, and I’ll be making that cup sleeve and linking to it was well. Thanks tons for sharing this!
Comment from Turtle
Time: December 28, 2008, 2:28 pm
love to see guys in the fiber industry! but can crochet dude transform a knitter into a crocheter? smile, i always feel like i’m missing a “stick” when i try!!
Comment from Rita
Time: December 28, 2008, 8:03 pm
Love this article, and I love the Crochet Dude! Thanks Jennifer for another great article!
Comment from Lucy
Time: April 5, 2011, 1:43 am
Wow!I love the Crochet Dude’s works!Although I don’t really crochet but I simply enjoy personalized things in all different crafts. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have his works as a wedding gift for your own wedding?
Comment from chiliemae
Time: April 18, 2011, 5:58 am
Wow! i like your article. I can relate on you. give us the information and lessons that can teach us. That’s a quite improvement on you. .DOing that much better is very god.
Comment from susan
Time: April 23, 2011, 10:36 am
I feel so lucky to read your article and found Drew’s download for free crochet pattern for coffee sleeve. You are fantastic! Please keep on writing for CraftSanity. I will keep on visiting your page. ;)
Comment from David M.
Time: May 12, 2011, 4:13 am
Rather unique craft for a dude like you. But I respect your passion by the time I see your works. Keep pushing.
Comment from Beauty
Time: July 7, 2011, 2:21 am
Love this article, and I love the Crochet Dude! I can relate on you. give us the information and lessons that can teach us.Thanks Jennifer for another great article!
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