{"id":1424,"date":"2012-03-15T17:00:53","date_gmt":"2012-03-15T21:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/?page_id=1424"},"modified":"2024-10-20T19:41:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T23:41:49","slug":"publications-and-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/publications-and-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Publications and Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I self-publish 99% of all my work on <a href=\"\/blog\">my blog<\/a> (info and tutorials) and in <a href=\"\/shop\">my shop<\/a> (patterns and ebooks), but here&#8217;s where you can find me in print&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#books\">Books (Sole Author)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#contributions\">Contributing Designer\/Writer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#podcasts\">Podcast Interviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#press\">Press<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"books\" name=\"books\"><\/a>Sole Author Publications<\/h2>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/amibook\">The Essential Guide to Amigurumi<\/a> by June Gilbank (2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"halfleft\"><a href=\"\/amibook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/essentialguidetoamigurumi.jpg\" alt=\"essential guide to amigurumi\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The ultimate guide to crocheting super-cute toys! This comprehensive guide is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of amigurumi. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, June\u2019s expertise will guide you through step-by-step instructions, tips, and patterns to bring your crocheted toys to life. Packed with detailed photos and clear, concise instructions, this 200-page full-colour book is available in two versions for right-handers and left-handers, so you can see all the step-by-step photos and read the instructions exactly as you need them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/amibook\">Read more, or order your copy &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/everydaycrochet\">Everyday Crochet<\/a> by June Gilbank (2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"halfleft\"><a href=\"\/everydaycrochet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/everydaycrochet.jpg\" alt=\"everyday crochet\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Everyday Crochet is a fully revised and updated reissue of IG: Crochet, with a new clean, easy-to-read format. The essential guide to learning crochet stitches and techniques, starting from the absolute basics, with hundreds of full-color photographs and instructions that clearly show how each stitch is executed. Reinforce your new skills by trying the included practice projects, then move on to the unique and beautiful crochet patterns and stitch pattern galleries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/everydaycrochet\">Read more, or order your copy &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/igcrochet\">Idiot&#8217;s Guides: Crochet<\/a> by June Gilbank (2014)<\/strong><em> &#8211; out of print<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"halfleft\"><a href=\"\/igcrochet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/igcrochet.jpg\" alt=\"ig: crochet\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/everydaycrochet\">Everyday Crochet<\/a> (above) is the revised and updated successor to this book!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Idiot&#8217;s Guides: Crochet is the essential guide to learning crochet stitches and techniques, starting from the absolute basics. Photographed in a film-strip style, the hundreds of full-color photographs and instructions let you clearly see how each stitch is executed. Reinforce your new skills by trying the included practice projects, then move on to the unique and beautiful crochet patterns and stitch pattern galleries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-amigurumi\/\">The Complete Idiot&#8217;s Guide to Amigurumi<\/a> by June Gilbank (2010)<\/strong> <em>&#8211; out of print<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"halfleft\"><a href=\"\/blog\/the-complete-idiots-guide-to-amigurumi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cigamigurumi.jpg\" alt=\"cig to amigurumi\" width=\"227\" height=\"280\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/amibook\">The Essential Guide to Amigurumi<\/a> (above) is my fully revised and completely updated successor to this book.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The definitive reference guide to amigurumi techniques. Whether you&#8217;re an experienced crocheter or have never taken hook to yarn, you&#8217;ll learn everything you need to know to crochet your own toys, including:<br \/>\n\u2022 A primer on yarn, hooks, stitches, and embellishments<br \/>\n\u2022 Easy-to-follow tutorials<br \/>\n\u2022 Expert advice on adding eyes, hair, jointed limbs, clothes, and more<br \/>\n\u2022 Tips for following a pattern, plus 4 complete patterns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p><strong>Paper Chains &amp; Garlands by June Gilbank (2009)<\/strong> <em>&#8211; out of print<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/paperchains_front.jpg\" alt=\"paper chains &amp; garlands\" width=\"227\" height=\"227\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/paperchains_back.jpg\" alt=\"paper chains &amp; garlands\" width=\"227\" height=\"227\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=36&amp;products_id=292\">Paper Chains &amp; Garlands (2nd Edition)<\/a> is now available in a handy PDF format including 10 pages of printable templates, exclusively from PlanetJune.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"clear: both;\"><a id=\"contributions\" name=\"contributions\"><\/a>Contributing Designer\/Writer<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Alberta County Register (July\/August 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turtle Beach blanket pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/ab_county_register_cover.jpg\" alt=\"alberta county register\" width=\"227\" height=\"338\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/ab_county_register.jpg\" alt=\"alberta county register\" width=\"227\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>British Columbia County Register (July\/August 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turtle Beach blanket pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/bc_county_register_cover.jpg\" alt=\"british columbia county register\" width=\"227\" height=\"338\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/bc_county_register.jpg\" alt=\"british columbia county register\" width=\"227\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Temperature Quilts, Embroideries and Other Slow Craft Projects by Carina Envoldsen-Harris (2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Article\/interview about my <a href=\"\/tempsnake\">Temperature Snake<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/temperaturequilts_cover.jpg\" alt=\"temperature quilts etc ebook\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/temperaturequilts.jpg\" alt=\"temperature quilts etc ebook\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Love Crochet Issue 14 (January 2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pretty Hairband (aka Pretty Headband from my book <em>IG: Crochet<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/lovecrochet14_cover.jpg\" alt=\"love crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"296\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/lovecrochet14.jpg\" alt=\"lovecrochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Love Crochet Issue 12 (November 2014)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two Tone Scarf (aka Flecked Scarf from my book <em>IG: Crochet<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/lovecrochet_cover.jpg\" alt=\"love crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"295\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/lovecrochet.jpg\" alt=\"lovecrochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bead Book Issue 41 (2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Magic Ring tutorial<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/beadbook_cover.jpg\" alt=\"bead book\" width=\"227\" height=\"297\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/beadbook.jpg\" alt=\"bead book\" width=\"227\" height=\"297\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Pattern A Day Calendar (2012)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Balloons pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2012_cover.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"163\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2012.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"163\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Pattern A Day Calendar (2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rose Bouquet pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2011_cover.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"158\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2011.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inside Crochet Issue 10 (October 2010)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kingfisher pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/ic10_cover.jpg\" alt=\"inside crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"318\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/ic10.jpg\" alt=\"inside crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"318\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Pattern A Day Calendar (2010)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Poinsettia pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2010_cover.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"173\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2010a.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Pattern A Day Calendar (2010)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christmas Pudding pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2010_cover.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"173\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2010b.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EJsozF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Yard Wonders<\/a> by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins (2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Offset Square Pincushion pattern, Needlebook pattern<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EJsozF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/oneyardwonders.jpg\" alt=\"one yard wonders\" width=\"227\" height=\"234\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Pattern A Day Calendar (2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amigurumi Acorn pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2009_cover.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"170\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2009.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Needle Pulling Thread magazine, Summer (2008)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Article\/interview<\/p>\n<p>Ice Cream bear pattern<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/anpt_cover.jpg\" alt=\"a needle pulling thread\" width=\"227\" height=\"274\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/anpt.jpg\" alt=\"a needle pulling thread\" width=\"227\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Amigurumi Animals by Annie Obaachan (2008) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(North American title; published as &#8216;Crochet Animals&#8217; in Australia and &#8216;Amigurumi&#8217; in the UK)<\/p>\n<p>Feature page in the artists&#8217; gallery<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/amigurumianimals_cover.jpg\" alt=\"amigurumi animals\" width=\"227\" height=\"310\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/amigurumianimals.jpg\" alt=\"amigurumi animals\" width=\"227\" height=\"311\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Pattern A Day Calendar (2008)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fuzzy Bear pattern (early version)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2008_cover.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"173\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/cal2008.jpg\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"227\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CROQZine #10 (August 2007)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Joining Amigurumi tutorial<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/croqzine_cover.jpg\" alt=\"croqzine\" width=\"227\" height=\"349\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/croqzine.jpg\" alt=\"croqzine\" width=\"227\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"podcasts\" name=\"podcasts\"><\/a>Podcast Interviews<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Getting Loopy, hosted by Mary Beth Temple (September 2009) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogtalkradio.com\/mary-beth-temple\/2009\/09\/08\/getting-loopy-mary-beth-temple-talks-crochet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June Gilbank from PlanetJune<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Craftypod, hosted by Sister Diane Gilleland (August 2009) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CraftyPod #98: Two Ways to Publish a Craft Book, with June Gilbank<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"press\" name=\"press\"><\/a><strong>Press<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Simply Crochet 136 (May 2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/tempsnake\">Temperature Snake<\/a> featured<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet4_cover.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet4.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>African Violet Magazine (May-June 2022)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interview about my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/african-violets-crochet-pattern-p-54.html\">African Violets pattern<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/avm_cover.jpg\" alt=\"african violet magazine\" width=\"227\" height=\"331\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/avm.jpg\" alt=\"african violet magazine\" width=\"227\" height=\"331\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CBC News London (April 19 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Article about my <a href=\"\/hearts\">Love Hearts pattern<\/a> being used to comfort COVID-19 patients and their families<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/CBCLondon.jpg\" alt=\"waterloo chronicle\" width=\"227\" height=\"336\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Waterloo Chronicle (April 24 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interview about my <a href=\"\/hearts\">Love Hearts pattern<\/a> being used to comfort COVID-19 patients and their families<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/WaterlooChronicle1.jpg\" alt=\"waterloo chronicle\" width=\"227\" height=\"314\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/WaterlooChronicle2.jpg\" alt=\"waterloo chronicle\" width=\"227\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Albuquerque Journal (February 9-15 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/hearts\">Love Hearts pattern<\/a> featured<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/AlbuquerqueJournal1.jpg\" alt=\"albuquerque journal\" width=\"177\" height=\"366\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/AlbuquerqueJournal2.jpg\" alt=\"albuquerque journal\" width=\"277\" height=\"366\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make It Today Crochet Club 41 (January 2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interview about <a href=\"\/shop\">my amigurumi designs<\/a> and tips<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/crochetclub_cover.jpg\" alt=\"crochet club\" width=\"227\" height=\"314\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/crochetclub.jpg\" alt=\"crochet club\" width=\"227\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MiCasa Practica 103 (supplement of MiCasa 268) (February 2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/cacti\">Cactus Collections 1 &amp; 2<\/a> featured<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/micasa_cover.jpg\" alt=\"micasa\" width=\"227\" height=\"295\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/micasa.jpg\" alt=\"micasa\" width=\"227\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Homemaker 52 (December 2016)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=11_15&amp;products_id=120\">Lucky Bamboo<\/a> featured<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/homemaker_cover.jpg\" alt=\"homemaker\" width=\"227\" height=\"289\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/homemaker.jpg\" alt=\"homemaker\" width=\"227\" height=\"289\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/amigurumibrasil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amigurumi Brasil<\/a> (October 2016)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interview (also translated into Portugese): <a href=\"\/AmigurumiBrasil_interview_PlanetJune.pdf\">link to PDF of interview (in English)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/amigurumibrasil1.jpg\" alt=\"amigurumi brasil\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/amigurumibrasil2.jpg\" alt=\"amigurumi brasil\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Simply Crochet 36 (October 2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=11_20&amp;products_id=214\">Pine Cone Collection<\/a> featured<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet3_cover.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"302\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet3.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Simply Crochet 27 (January 2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interviewed about <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=11_30\">crocheted accessories<\/a> for the article <em>Adorned with Crochet<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet2_cover.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"302\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet2.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Simply Crochet 23 (October 2014)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brief review of my <em><a href=\"\/igcrochet\">Idiot&#8217;s Guides: Crochet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet_cover.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"302\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplycrochet.jpg\" alt=\"simply crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crafty Issue 9 (December 2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/balloons\">Amigurumi Balloons<\/a> featured in <em>Bits &amp; Blogs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/crafty_cover.jpg\" alt=\"crafty\" width=\"227\" height=\"316\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/crafty.jpg\" alt=\"crafty\" width=\"227\" height=\"316\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Homespun No. 123 (August 2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Selvedge Designer Edge: June Gilbank (interview about my <a href=\"\/cacti\">Succulent designs<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/homespun_cover.jpg\" alt=\"homespun\" width=\"227\" height=\"298\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/homespun.jpg\" alt=\"homespun\" width=\"227\" height=\"298\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s Get Crafting! Knitting &amp; Crochet (November 2012)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=11_12&amp;products_id=170\">AmiDogs Basset Hound<\/a> featured in <em>3 We Love: Amigurumi Patterns From Around The Net<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/letsgetcrafting_cover.jpg\" alt=\"let's get crafting\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/letsgetcrafting.jpg\" alt=\"let's get crafting\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Simply Knitting (April 2012)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=11_20&amp;products_id=110\">Easter Eggs<\/a> featured in <em>12 Treats for Knitters at Easter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplyknitting_cover.jpg\" alt=\"simply knitting\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/simplyknitting.jpg\" alt=\"simply knitting\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inside Crochet Issue 27 (March 2012)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2nd place in Crochet Blog Awards<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/ic27_cover.jpg\" alt=\"inside crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"318\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/ic27.jpg\" alt=\"inside crochet\" width=\"227\" height=\"318\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20120215064354\/http:\/\/www.azcentral.com:80\/style\/hfe\/articles\/2011\/09\/14\/20110914shrinky-dinks-craft-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Uses for Shrinky Dinks Keep Growing<\/a> by Jennifer Forker, Associated Press (September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mentions me and my <a href=\"\/shrinkydinks\">Shrink Plastic Ring tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Create &amp; Decorate (December 2010)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review of my <a href=\"\/tool\">Detail Stuffing Tool<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"\/shop\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;manufacturers_id=1\">Fuzzy Friends<\/a> patterns<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/createdec_cover.jpg\" alt=\"create &amp; decorate\" width=\"227\" height=\"294\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/createdec.jpg\" alt=\"create &amp; decorate\" width=\"227\" height=\"294\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Today (July\/August 2010)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review of my <a href=\"\/tool\">Detail Stuffing Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/crochettoday_cover.jpg\" alt=\"crochet today\" width=\"227\" height=\"295\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/press_images\/crochettoday.jpg\" alt=\"crochet today\" width=\"227\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yareah Issue 7 (May 2009) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amigurumi &#8211; 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