From the President

March is National Crochet Month and Women’s History Month.

Each of us can celebrate both events together by teaching someone to crochet in honor of the women in the past who have crocheted and helped that art to grow. Remembering people of the past allows you to understand and appreciate how crochet has survived and has finally earned its place on the fashion runways this year. Many magazines have featured crocheted articles in a wide range of styles. They show that the granny square can still be cherished, but crochet fashion for women are now being presented in a wide variety of styles and yarns. Why not create a crochet item for yourself or a friend in honor of the two events we celebrate in March?

Crocheted items spotted: Vogue Knitting presents Knit.1 in the Spring/Summer 2005 issue there are quite a few crocheted items:

1. Crocheted Dress in microspun yarn
2. Skull cap in Lion Brand’s suede yarn.
3. Crocheted Flowers in wool-ease
4. Flowery Shawl in Lion Brand Cotton
5. Free form crocheted medallions tank top using Glitterspun, Lion Chenille, Fun Fur, Trellis
6. Crocheted Bandeau bikini in microspun
7. Barely There Bikini in microspun
8. Filet Crochet scarves in Glitterspun and Trellis
9. Cropped Skirt in circlets of Lion Brand Suede
10. Crocheted Bowl Cozy in Microspun

Women’s History Month Quiz:

1. She is the first female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
2. She is the first African American female to serve as Secretary of State.
3. She founded the American Red Cross
4. She was the first African American woman to play at Wimbledon.
5. She was the first African American female Astronaut in NASA history and in space.
6. She dedicated herself to helping and improving the care of the sick and wounded soldiers and was the first woman to be awarded the British Order of Merit.
7. She fought for women’s right to vote

(The answers are here)