Willena's Corner

Crochet Sightings:

1. Newport News catalog has some lovely crochet garments:
   a) Lurex metallic cami and skirt with feminine scalloped edges.
   b) Silver crocheted sweater dress with sequins with a scoop neck.
   c) Crocheted duster with classic notch collar and scalloped edges.
2. Crafts on Columbus- This craft festival had four booths that were selling crocheted items.
   a) The first was from a male crocheter who had crocheted vests and blankets. At $200 each, his vests were made from a simple design, but he had tied strands of yarn or other stripped fabric pieces. The blankets contained appliqué designs such as flowers and cats.
   b) The second was a woman named Rezah, a designer from Brooklyn. She was selling crocheted suede squares wraps $45 & up, and crocheted cloche hat and scarf sets for $75.
   c) The third was a woman selling crocheted recycled silk scarves and hats for $20 each.
   d) The fourth booth was Flying Fingers Yarn Shop and was selling knit and crocheted hats and vests. A crochet granny square type hat was priced at $45. The yarn shop opened on September 4, 2003 and is located at 19 Main Street; Irvington, NY 10533; (914) 591-4113; www.FlyingFingersYarnShop.com