Today is the official publication date for my new book, and I just posted the little book trailer/commercial that Manda and I shot 2 days ago to my YouTube channel! I’m super lucky she has the skills to sew her own outfit! She also helped a lot with the direction and concept and provided the voiceover. I have batted around some other silly video ideas and will probably want to execute those for fun, too. But here’s the first one!

Also stay tuned for some book giveaways!

Thanks for participating in my Vogue Knitting Live giveaway! I’m still trying to pin down a winner who will actually be in LA at the time ;).

In the meantime, Vogue Knitting Live is giving you a $10 off code for either one of my clases! Just use code TWINKIE during check out.   Here’s the class list. I’m teaching Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm (soup can) and also Sunday from 2:00-4:00pm (donut). Look out for the DONUT and the SOUP CAN!

I didn’t know if I’d have time to post an Easter-themed pattern this year, but I saw a picture of some super cute Easter cake pops and thought, THOSE ARE BALLS. WE CAN CROCHET BALLS.

So this pattern is SUPER easy and basic. Think of it more as project inspiration. There are a kabillion ways to customize your own Easter cake pops, so I’m simply providing a road map!

As simple as these are, I think they are pretty darn cute!

I also updated my YouTube channel since it’s been a million years…! Let’s crochet!

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My new book is starting to ship and is landing in people’s hands!! YAY!! The official pub date is April 1, and I’m still trying to work on a cute little video trailer, but if you have pre-ordered, your book should arrive any day! If you feel inclined to leave a lil Amazon review, that would be super duper amazing, and if you already have done so, I appreciate your support so so much. I can’t wait to start seeing all your fun projects! Use the hashtag #TCAbodeALaMode if you post any finished pieces on social media, so that I can see them!

Gang! I will be in Pasadena May 14-15 to teach some crochet classes at Vogue Knitting Live! VKL is a 3-day yarn/knitting/crocheting extravaganza which features: