Day 22 of Knitting Contrissmas and it is the talented, kind, funny— very funny, Drew Emborsky, The Crochet Dude is here today! He’s a talented and generous person— you’ll enjoy the visit!
Winner of Iris Schreier/Artyarns Skein of Rhapsody Glitter Light, silk and mohair, dk weight, 400 yards in 40 grams is the very lucky- ANNE!
GIVEAWAY: Drew is giving one lucky winner a copy of his brand new book,
“Hug It Out”! Winner will be chosen by random generator at midnight CST
on December 28th
KC: Hi Drew, thank you so very much for being part of Knitting Contrissmas!
KC: For those that don’t know, how did The Crochet Dude come about?
DE: I’m a lifelong crochetier and when my mom passed away a few years ago I found a lot of comfort in crocheting for a charity group called Heartmade Blessings. Within that group the others started calling me the crochet dude. In 2005 when I thought I’d start a blog it just seemed very natural to call it The Crochet Dude. And as I blogged about my adventures in crocheting I found some opportunities to get my designs published and before I knew I had a career as a professional crochetier.
KC: It’s December 22nd and we’re all beyond crazy busy. YOU are always crazy busy though!!! Did I hear you recently took a REAL vacation? One without work??? Sheesh! As The Crochet Dude—you seem to be everywhere! Do you have any tips do you have to stretch personal time to be creative?
DE: Between my tv show, my line of products, my books, etc, I find that I am stretched pretty thin! Because after all, I have a home to take care of too! I find that if I carve out “creative time” and schedule it in then I feel free to be creative. If I don’t schedule it and say “I’ll be creative later when I get caught up” (which never really seems to happen) then I never get to it.
- Julia
DE: A great way to schedule creative time is to join (or form) a group of hobbyists. For example there is a men’s knit & crochet group here in Houston that meets regularly at a yarn shop. That’s a great way for me to schedule creative time because it’s a fixed day and time each week. 
KC: Do you knit or are you a crocheter only?
DE: I come from a very crafty family where we all had the freedom to explore any craft we wanted to. My dad (the ex-Marine) crocheted and so did my mom, amongst my siblings there are knitters, quilters, wood-crafters, cross-stitchers, you name it. I love crochet, knit, sewing, home decor, cooking, gardening, and oil painting. If you were to ask me next year I’m sure there will be other crafty things I could list that I’ve become immersed in!
KC: Tell me about “Crochet it. Love It. Wear it.”—– it’s a great book with excellent patterns for crochet. What is YOUR vision for your craft?
DE: Thanks for the kudos, I’m very proud of that book. I have a fine arts background having studied oil painting in college. All those years of design, composition, color theory, drawing, painting, sculpture, etc have sort of melded together with my lifelong love of crocheting. I approach each design with the desire to make the yarn looks it’s best, the experience to be enjoyable, but most of all to create a design that will be fulfilling to the person who is making it – almost as if each one is an piece of art that I’m creating.
KC: Your first book “The Crochet Dude’s Designs for Guys: 30 Projects Men Will Love” has some really handsome garments! Makes me want to crochet something for a favorite guy but I wouldn’t want to share it!
DE: Thank you! My goal was to create an evergreen “go-to” book that would serve the crochetier well for many many years. As color trends come and go there are basic styles that are classic, and I hope that Designs for Guys is a complete collection of them.
KC: What comes first the yarn or the pattern?
DE: Definitely the concept when I’m designing for a book. I know I want the sweater or pillow, or *fill in the blank* to have certain qualities and features, and then as the ideas develop I will swatch with different yarns to find the one that is going to get the results that I’m looking for. Once I have the concept and the yarn then the pattern develops as the stitching happens. I love having the freedom to allow the project to blossom naturally and every once in a while even I’m surprised with the direction the final project takes.
KC: It’s been so interesting to hear how everyone searches out their own inspiration— what does your process look like?
DE: I’m always pouring over magazines and websites to see the direction that the culture is trending. I also find a lot of inspiration from certain architectural periods (like art nouveau) and other artists (like Jonathan Adler).
KC: You inspire so many people from a wide spectrum of creative artists…… who inspires YOU?
DE: I draw a LOT of inspiration from visionaries, those that have had a dream and did what it took to become successful – very often in spite of naysayers! Oprah, Lady Gaga, Steve Jobs, etc.
KC: The past year had a lot of changes for the knit and crochet community. What do you think made the biggest impact in 2011 and what do you see on the horizon for 2012?
DE: I saw the knitters and crocheters coming together in a way I hadn’t seen previously. Ravelry has had such a wonderful unification influence over the fiber community and I love the direction we are headed. For 2012 I see the knit and crochet worlds blending together in a way that everyone will feel free to celebrate whatever craft they want to in that moment.
KC: Knowing your schedule over 2011 I ask laughingly……are you making handmade gifts this year?
DE: Gosh I would love to say that I am making handmade gifts but this year has been just to busy for me – I’m afraid all my crafting time has been dedicated to The Crochet Dude! But I do take time to wrap gifts in special themed giftwrap – here is a link to show you what I mean: http://bit.ly/s3fkVb
KC: Do you read a lot of blogs in the creative community?
DE: Not as many as I once did because so many of the bloggers have moved their efforts to Facebook and Twitter.
KC: The past year has been a big one for you, what is coming in 2012? Can you possibly get busier????
DE: I JUST had a book drop called “Hug It Out” – which is a guide to crocheting for charity. Crochetiers are so generous and this is a way to help them find outlets for their need to comfort and help! Here is a link to my Flickr set that previews the projects included: http://bit.ly/uiqHEx
The most exciting thing that I can see for 2012 is that I’m adding 20 new products to my line bringing the total to almost 40! http://bit.ly/dDlHH7
I also have another book coming out in January 2012 with the working title “Use Up Your Scraps”.
I will be teaching at STITCHES Events across the country. http://bit.ly/38TIE
KC: What words do you have for your many fans in the world of all things YARN? For those crocheters who follow you (and are about to)?
DE: If I could say anything to the yarn enthusiasts out there? I would say love love love what you do. Make sure that you love the pattern you’ve chosen, and especially make sure that you love the yarn that you’re using. There is no happy ending to an unhappy journey.
Here are the different ways that I can be found:
- Twitter: @thecrochetdude
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrochetdude
- Google+: http://bit.ly/swdExq
- Blog: http://blog.thecrochetdude.com/
Thanks so much Drew, can’t wait for the new book! I’ll continue to find your contagious smile on the screen and in your blog! Have a Merry!
Don’t you dare forget—- Drew is giving one lucky winner a copy of his brand new book, “Hug It Out”! Winner will be chosen by random generator at midnight CST on December 28th
336 Comments
Would love to have another Crochet Dude pattern book! I have a leaflet one on hats that is great.
Awesome, I would love to enter the contest, and I would love for someone to come up with more giraffe print items…hint hint…especially a blanket that is easy to follow!!!
you are an inspiration Drew…I love your designs
Can’t wait to see the new book!!
Would love to win this book!
Love the Crochet Dude and all of his patterns
Love you Drew! And I would love to win your new book.
Love Drew & can’t wait for the new book!!
I love Drew also. Would love to have this book to add to my collection. It will be my 1st “Drew Emborsky” book.
God Bless everyone.
Love the new book!
I would love to win this book! I love your designs!
WOOOOO! Can’t wait to see the new book!!
I love Drew’s patterns. It would be wonderful to win his new book.
I can’t wait to see the new book! I would love to win it
Thank you for the opportunity <3
I would love to win the new book!!! Love Drew’s patterns!
Can’t wait to see Drew’s newest inspirations.
Thanks for this very cool interview.
It would be great to win his new book too.
I would So Love to win this!!!!!!! I am a book and a yarn “FREAK”
Nice interview! And thanks for the giveaway! Happy holidays, everbody!
Enjoy watching you on tv and following on FB !
Loved the interview. Drew’s patterns are always great.
I would also like to win this book! I love Drew’s patterns.
You know I love ya Drew, have been watching you from the beginning…a big ((((hug)))) and a big THANKYOU…..
Drew, I have “known” you for many years. You are an inspiration to all of us in HMB. Very nice interview. ((HUGS))
I would love to win this book! My oldest son just got interested in learning to crochet!
Great interview – loved reading all the info ! Would also love to win a copy of the book ! I’m in a group at work, and we are looking to start some charity projects !
I would love to have your new book! And I would love to go on a crochet trip with a bunch of crochet ladies and classes taught by you!
I would definately love to win this book!!!!!!!
I own 2 of Drew’s books already and am a huge fan of his ability to design patterns that are flattering and easy to understand.
Diane in Northern Calif.
I would love to win the “hug it Out” book, I have wanted to crochet for charity but wasn’t sure what would be needed or where to send it, or if I could crochet fast enough!
Absolutely love me some Drew. One of the most creative and personable guys around. Would love to win one of his books.
I can’t wait to get this book win or buy.
I would love to have a copy of Drew’s new book. I looked forward to seeing him on Knit and Crochet Today and can’t wait for the new season to begin.
Would be nice to win something, a new book to add to my collection would be great. I am always looking for something to crochet, even trying to design a couple things here and there. Designing things I or someone in my family can use. And about 97 % of everything I crochet, I give away.
Great interview and an awesome prize. Can’t wait to see who wins. Good luck everyone!
It is so refreshing to see someone who loves what he does and can keep it all in perspective. Most of the time, anyway.
So need a HUG and a cool book too!
he is an inspiration! can’t wait to see the new patterns
Looking forward to seeing your new book. Love, love, love all your patterns. Thanks for the opportunity to win your new book.
Love your patterns. Hope to win your new book
I would love to win this!!
Any chance to hug Drew even with a book makes my heart sing. <3 Really looking forward to this. I always love the patterns. Easy to read and move through.
Would love to win the new book. I’m always on the lookout for new patterns to add to my arsenal of comfort projects for others.
When I said I wanted an autographed book, didn’t know about contest. If I don’t win how can I purchase an autographed copy?
This would be awesome to get!
Drew, I’ve watched you on Knit and Crochet daily, and you are indeed a Crochet DUUUDE! I would love to win you new book – will you sign it for me?
Id Love to win Hug it out! I LOVE your work
Would LOVE to add this book to my collection!!!
Your designs are an inspiration!
Your books are amazing- love your work!!
I hope to win, I’m new to Drew the Crochet Dude. I taught myself to crochet when I was 12 and now 55. Just wish I had more time for it. It’s been hard to find others who crochet in my area. So this is a wonderful support crochet system.
Oh how I would love to own this book and get a hug and give one too!!
Oh…yes!….I would love to have that book! Merry Christmas!
I would love to receive this book as a prize for loving The Dude’s work!
can’t wait to see this book! Happy Holidays, everyone!
I would love to win this! drew makes such fantastic stuff!
Love Drew’s patterns!! So well written and easy to understand. Can hardly wait to see the new book!
I’ve loved drew’s designs since I came across them on crochetvile! So many wonderful designs.
Great interview – loved reading all the info ! Would love to win a copy of the book – I’m in a crafting group at work, and we are wanting to start some charity projects !
Love seeing all your products as they are launched, always practical as well as nice to look at. Can’t wait to see your latest book.
Would love to win the new book!!!!
Can’t wait to see the new books. I love your patterns.
Well, given what my audience loves to do – create for causes – I had to enter! Thanks for the opportunity.
I need to make that hat for my daughter… and maybe one for me! Love it
xoxo
I love your designs! WInning your book would be the icing on my Christmas cake!
Cool! I like contests, and I hope to win!
Oh wow I would love to win a book from the crochet dude…Thank you for the chance.
Well, given that I and my audience love to “create for causes,” how could I not enter? Thanks for the opportunity and happy holidays everyone!
I would love to win the book, your books always inspire new ideas!
Have not yet had the pleasure of one of the Crochet Dude’s books, but do enjoy his segments on Knit and Crochet Today. Love!
I love your patterns too. Would love to win your book.
That book looks AWESOME! Would love to win a copy!
My grandmother taught me to crochet and I’ve picked it back up recently. I’d love to have Drew’s new book!
I would love to win this book! It would be an awesome gift! : )
You have changed the way people look at the art of crochet. Fabulous patterns, wonderful gadgets, and a great sense of humor. Looking forward to the new book! Thanks for doing what you do…
Hug It Out — I love it!
I would love to win your new book! I’ve been looking for things to make for charity. Thank you for the opportunity.
PICK ME!! PICK ME!!
I would absolutely a copy of “Hug it Out” Drew’s work is amazing!
Drew is coming to visit our crochet guild this year and I would love to have his new book!
I love the concept of this book! I will “share” this over on FB for you
I NEED awesome new projects of 2012, hope I win the new book!! Thanks for all you do.
Love the Crochet Dude!
Gorgeous patterns…lovely book!
Would love to win the Hug It Out book! I’m newer to crochet, but already having tons of fun with it!
Love your designs! Would love (1) to take a class with you someday, and (2) win the new book!
Have been a follower of Drew The Crochet Dude since finding him through CGOA. So glad he has a charity book for us now!
Great interview! I love your work and would love to be a winner of your new book! Happy Holidays!
I love Drew! He’s the best. I can’t wait for his new book!
Love your patterns and products, Drew!
I would love to win this book. It looks awesome!
Love your work. This book is such a great concept – who can’t use a hug now and then?
Nice interview. Looking forward to seeing the book and would love to win it. Your new products, too, look like fun.
I’ve only had time to make one thing designed by Drew so far, but I enjoyed the process and love the finished sweater. Pass up the chance to snag some more of his patterns? Yeah, right!
Love Drew’s patterns and posts. Thank you Drew!
LOVE your designs and your enthusiasm! Would love to win your book!
Fabulous interview! I love your designs Drew. Also love the opportunity to win your book!
I am a new follower and not very familiar with your patterns, but I always welcome new ideas for my crochet. You can’t have too many crochet books.
Great interview & can’t wait for the new books. I’m in Houston, too, so hope to run into Drew sometime!
Your new book sounds great! I would love to use it for my off season projects.
Love Drew’s designs.
I’ve watched The Crochet Dude in Knit and Chrochet today. I love how he is able to teach crocheting (and knitting) so simple and glad he shares his patterns with the world! Please enter me to win his book. Thanks for the great interview and opportunity to win
Love your ideas. A resolution for next year is to slow down and crochet more, could use some patterns, maybe I’ll win your book!
I am writing a proposal on teaching crochet and knitting to any willing participant at our new local library. I want them to be ready to knit/crochet scarves for the Winter Special Olympics.
Hi Drew and Merry Christmas! I love your work and will be thrilled to win “Hug it out”! Will we be seeing you on the new Knit and Crochet today TV show? Hope so!
Looking forward to your new book and seeing your ideas for paying it forward. I am a survivor of breast cancer and love to help others.
I love Drew’s patterns!
Love you Drew!!!! Happy Holidays to all!!!
I just signed up for a “Beyond Beginner Crochet” class with Drew at Stitches South. I would love his book.
Would love to win the book. Michaels here has none in stock.
Love the story & these books sound great. Just made a scarf for a friend I don’t see often so she could always have a hug. The new book would be so great!
I would love this book. Thanks
Loved your last book. I can’t wait to see the new one.
I can’t wait to check out your new book!
i would luv to win a copy of the book…
I’ve only been following Drew far a fw months, but I can say he has the most inspiring patterns. Thank you for interviewing him and allowing us to get a glimpse of his creative mind!
Great interview. Looking forward to the book.
LOVE Drew–his designs are amazing! Happy Holidays!!
always enjoy Drew’s insights on yarnwork!
I would love to have a copy of the book. Thank you for sharing about your world.
Good luck on your new book! Loves your creativity!
Drew is awesome! Would love to have another one of his books–
I would love to win this one!
I love crocheting…. thanks Crochet Dude!
I’d love to win your new book. Love the one I bought at the show in Orlando! Hope this is the method for entering. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love your patterns. You are one talented guy!
Awesome as always, Drew. Would love a copy of the book (will undoubtedly end up with one at some point regardless, but a free one would especially be nice).
Well considering this Saturday the 24th is my last day in my 50′s…horoscope says to enter as many contests as I can and i shall be lucky…i have entered so many this month.. no luck yet LOL.this is my last…so Drew either way Have a Very Happy Holiday Season and a terrific New Year…
happy crocheting!!!
Susan
” i do believe …i DO I DO I DO!!”
I would LOVE a copy of Drew’s book.
Love Drew, Love his patterns! Great interview!
I would love love love to win a copy of Drew’s new book!!! I have Crochet It, Love It, Wear It and love the designs.
LOVE DREW!!! wOULD LOVE HIS NEW BOOK!!
I found Drew on Blog Spot before most had ever heard of him. He’s consistently positive, talented and sharing of his gifts. God bless you, DUDE. ;0)
I just love anything that Drew does – he’s so talented!
I can’t wait to see your new book, Drew… Love your designs and your products.
I love your designs! I have been following you on FB for months!
I can’t determine how to enter to win the book. Hopefully a comment enters me. Love DE. My sister and I are going to take a class from him if he does Stitches Midwest 2012.
I would absolutely love to win this, it would be so fantastic. I can’t wait to have one of your books Crochet Dude, that would be the best Christmas/Birthday present I’ve ever received.
Hi Drew! Merry Christmas to you and yours! I wish one day to be as creative as you are. Lots and lots of ideas floating around my mind, but don’t know how to put them on paper. You do inspire me and make knitting look so easy!
Always enjoy Drew’s work. Would LOVE to win his book!
I’d love to win this because I’m Drew’s BIGGEST FAN!
Would love to win one of your books! Fingers crossed.
I would just love to win Drew’s new book! Fingers crossed, thanks…..
My mom would love your book! I tweeted about the giveaway as @BresBaubles
Lovin’ your patterns/books…didn’t get to see you at Knit/Crochet Conf this year, gonna try my best to get to Manchester in 2012..I am sure you will be there….gonna bring a book or two for you to autograph!!!! Hope I can add you newest to my library, will be autographing for the winner? Hugs
Great interview, Drew, the Flikr pics look great. Lots of neat projects!
I would love to win this book!
I’m so glad I liked Drew on Facebook! I’m always learning little things here and there. And I’m on my way to amazon to go get The Crochet Dude’s Designs for Guys: 30 Projects Men Will Love! Can’t wait to see what I might like to make myself!
I can’t wait to see your new book Drew. I love your designs.
(I have a blog, but I forget about it, and I’m not on facebook much either!)
I LOVE Drew’s work (and did finally “like” him on Facebook). I would love to actually WIN one of his books, but I’ll probably just have to enjoy entering for the chance to. I’ll end up buying them all eventually–stuff’s just tight lately!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!
I would SO love to win this book!!! I covet everything Drew Emborsky….
Today is My Birthday,I would love to win! I really enjoyed meeting Drew @ @SE. Thx!
Thanks for the contest. Love your work and would enjoy winning the book.
I love all of Drew’s designs, and I’m looking forward to his next book!
Nice to a guy that is into crochet. Nice work and nice product line. Would love to win book.
Would love to win Drew’s book. I am such a big fan of his. He’s my idol. I’ve been crocheting for over 30 years and would love to add this book to my crocheting collection. Being a breast cancer survivor this would really make my Christmas special.
i would love to win your book. i had never heard of you til i joined facebook and im now a real fan.
I so enjoyed meeting you at Stitches East and taking your class. You may have a crocheter in the making, I mostly knit. Loved what you create and truly enjoy watching you on the Create channel! I think your book would be a nice addition to my library!
Love everything Drew and looking forward to the new book!!!
This book looks fantastic!
And Drew continues to go from strength to strength!
Merry Christmas everyone x
I’d love to add another “Crochet Dude” book to my collection!
What a great contest! Thanks for the opportunity. I love The Crochet Dude’s patterns.
As always, Drew is amazing. Would love his newest release to join his others on my bookshelf; this would be the only signed one, though!
I can’t wait to take your class – Post Stitch Boot Camp – at Stitches West. I registered for that bad boy on the day classes opened! Would love to have a copy of your new book, hugs are good…
I would be very happy to win Drew Book he does such neat projects
Love your books, Drew! Can’t wait for the new one!
Fingers crossed!
Go Dude! Winning your book would be cool.
I could really use a hug after today. Love your work Drew!!!!!
This is going to be the most awesome present this year for myself if I won .
Love you Dude, you are my idol
Merry Christmas Drew! So nice to see the history on your crocheting journey. I’m glad both mom and dad picked up the hook.
Wow like totally muhmazing!
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Thanks for the nice giveaway! I’d love to win your book!
What an amazing gift this would be for me. Crocheting has always been my passion – and in the past few years I have managed to share that passion with many of my co-workers, my grand-daughter & some of her young friends! I love your unique creations and have enjoyed making many of your patterns as gifts.
Happy Yarnidays!
Drew is awesome! He creates practical yet beautiful designs.
love the crochet dude, good for you for all that you have accomplished.
Thank you for being such a patient and informative soul! I love having a “friend” to crochet with =) I’d love to have a copy of your book. Good luck to you! Merry Christmas!
Drew is the reason my oldest son allowed me to teach him to crochet. Now, he makes lovely handmade gifts for family and friends and doesn’t feel “girly” at all. Thanks, Drew, for being an inspiration to crafty young men around the world!!!
Would love to have another Crochet Dude pattern book! He’s my hero!
Love your designs…would love to win your book.
Merry Christmas,
Carol Stefanic
Love Drew’s work & his crochet tools.
I would love to start the new year with a Drew book.
Would love to win one of Drew’s books!
Looking forward to seeing Drews new book!! Always so creative!
Merry xmas Drew! Best wishes on your future books.
I love the Crochet Dude! I recently taught my nine-year-old nephew to chain, and I’m looking forward to our next time together to teach him to single crochet. I gave his mom the Crochet Dude website, so he could have a great comeback if his friends wanted to make fun of him.
Keep on hookin’ my hookin’ sisters and brothers!
I love to crochet and knit for charities – Hug It Out would facilitate even more donations!!!
Drew is simply amazing. It is obvious he was raised with alot of love. Shows in everything he does from designing, a wonderful personality and my gosh he even loves critters!
Drew– I absolutely love you on Knit and Crochet Now! PLEASE speed through publishing your next book, as I have 3 garbage bags of scraps and stash! Also, please come to Stitches Midwest!!
I would love to win your book – your designs are beautiful!
Would love to win your new book , love you and your work!!! <3
I might just make that afghan for myself! Of course, I can also see how the drawstring bags would be great to help the fundraiser for my daughter’s dance at the end of the school year.
Thank you for a great interview.
By the way, where does the men’s group meet? I would love to join. Love the ladies out here in Katy, but it would be nice to know I’m really not alone in my guilty pleasure!
Would be thrilled to win Drew’s new book. Happy Holidays …!
I’ve been following your crocheting for years and I am so proud of what you have accomplished. Beautiful designs.
I learned to crochet from a grandmother, I wanted to keep her slipper making alive after she passed on. It has become one of my favorite hobbies.
I too would be thrilled to win Drew’s new book. Happy Festivus to all!
Love Drew and all his designs!
Would love to win Drew’s new book! You’re one of the best, Crochet Dude! And I actually remember when you got that nickname, I was an assembler with Heartmade Blessings at the time. =0D
I would love to win! Thank you for the opportunity!
Hi Drew !! I hope I win !!
Great interview. Your patterns and instructions are wonderful. Merry Christmas to you and Cleocatra.
Would love to win. I am so in the crochet frame of mind these days. It helps my destress and offers an outlet for my creativity. I <3 crochet
Drew, you’ve brought crochet back to great popularity. Because of you I’ve become a teacher of crocheting and found a huge following.
Drew I would love to win the book. You do such wonderful work. I am so jealous.
I ♥ Crocheting!!!!
Awesome interview, and would love the book!
Great interview!
Drew I have been a follower of your work for along time (about 8 years). I thought you were the only man that crochets until I met my crochet leader. I have been following your patterns every where. It would be a great honor to win your newest book. I like that you have to schedule time to crochet. crochet is my relaxing creative outlet and I really enjoy it. Hope that you your family have a very wonderful & blessed Christmas and a happy & prosperous New Year.
Linda
I’ve been budgetting for Drew’s stuff and slowly adding to my collection. Hope to meet him at Stitches or a yarn shop someday!
Anonymousknitter
I love your designs and your books and it would be so awesome to win your book! Will you autograph it also?
Just asking.. I wish you and yours a very Blessed and wonderful Christmas.
I love your website and patterns… I would feel honored to have your book! Pick me, pick me!
Drew, I would love to win a copy of your new book… I never win stuff though. Here’s hopin’! Merry Christmas!
I love your designs. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
i would love to get my hands on this book. my son has been asking about it.
he is a college dude
I adore you designs and I would be so honored to win a copy of your book!!!
Drew, I love following your blog. You’re an inspiration to me
I’d be a happy girl if I won your new book 
I do a few crochet projects for charity and always looking for more 
Becky
Oh, pick me.
I would love to receive one of The Crochet Dude books.
I really love all your work and would love to meet you in person one day if I ever get to a show or you ever come see us in Idaho–let me know!!!
My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was in kindergarten. It was the only way she could get me to shut up and be still. I have taught my wife and daughter, and have started doing it again myself. I just forgot how enjoyable it was for me. I have forgot how to make doilies and have no books anymore. I need this book
Done baking now on to winning!
I would love to win this book! Thank you for presenting it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
What a great gift. My mom I’m is teaching me to crochet, love crafts and crochet is next on my list. Thanks for the giveaway.
Drew— thank you for patterns that are up to date. I am better and faster crocheter than knitter. I am always on lookout for patterns and new techniques for items wearable and useful today(2011).
What a great idea! A book to show folks how to share their skills by helping others. Can’t wait to read it. Would love a copy.
Would love to win a copy of your book Drew. I am always looking for new inspiring patterns.
Just discovered the Crochet dude
I have seen your products but it is wonderful to now know that you are on Facebook. I would love to try some of your patterns!
OOooo would love a chance to win a book from Drew! I love your work! Hugs!
I’m on the lookout for this book but would love to win a copy
I would love to enter for the free copy of Hug It Out. What a wonderful book to have for references on crocheting for charity!
I love that men than are involved in traditionally female dominated crafts are getting more and more exposure and acceptance. Get interview.
I’m teaching myself to crochet and simply love your designs! Many thanks for your book!
Love the Crochet Dude! Have made several items from his patterns. Awesome!
I can bet it will be great.
Fantastic article about Drew. It is nice to know more about this talented man. His patterns are certainly classy. ~
I would love to have a Crochet Dude book…such awesome designs!
still following you, love your work…been following since the early days of your blog.
hi drew! thanks for the opportunity!
My faves are the projects for Guys, they are so hard to find and the patterns are so easy to follow! Keep em coming!!
Crochet Dude Rocks!!! Congrats on everything Drew!
I would love to win a copy of your book Drew, can’t wait to check out your new book, love your designs.
Thank you for the giveaway!
I would consider myself very fortunate if I win this book
Angel
Love your stuff! Can’t wait to see the new book.
I love all of The Crochet Dude’s patterns and designs. Hope I can win the new book in the December 28 drawing!
I would love to win Crochet Dude’s book for my own crochet dude!
I’d love to win a Crochet Dude book! Thanks for the giveawa!
I love the fact that Drew encourages others! He’s such a swell guy! I tried teaching my sons to crochet but they just weren’t interested. Congratulations on the book Drew!
Love your “Designs for Guys” would be great to have another of your books.
Congrats on the new book. Hope your 2012 is every bit as “hug-able” as your 2011. Enjoy!
Great interview! Love his patterns.
Love the little black dress idea. How about more stuff for kids? Grandma needs more inspirations!
Crochet dude, you’re one of a kind!!
I would love to win this book.
love the patterns and the opportunity to win the new book. Thank you
Would love the book!!! Either to win or to buy it, love all your stuff, loved it for years.
Love the “Dude”!! I am ever impressed with your passion and designs!!
I’m always looking or ways to do something for charity! I have a lot of stash that needs to be used. Can’t wait to see the new book.
Love crocheting for charity.
LOVE Drew’s books. I have several of his mini books. I’ve used his “all washed up” dishcloth book to make many a practical yet still very pretty gift. Drew combines neat stitches and yummy yarn suggestions so you’re never bored with his designs. YOU GO DUDE!!!
I did my whole Christmas with homemade items, canning, crafting and crocheting. I think I will do the same for next year but will start earlier, lots of grandkids. Your patterns look amazing would like to have some patterns to try.
It was nice to have discovered the Crochet Dude! I’d love to win a copy of his book and I look forward to reading more about him.
I would love a copy of the book, have knitted and crocheted for a number of years. Your patterns are amazing. Most of my crocheting and knitting are given to charities.
Is there still time to win your book? I would love to have it! Thanks so much! Love watching you!
I would love a copy of your book..inspiration for my weary post Christmas hands…only 364 days until next Christmas
..ps love your xmas tree
I have been an avid knitter and crocheter for years. Most of my knitting and crocheting I give to charity. Would love to have the book, patterns are amazing.
I love crocheting, it’s very much a family thing for me, my mother crocheted (and taught me), now my sister does it and I am so very happy to teach her what I have learned mainly through the generous crocheters/teachers on YouTube.
Thanks for having this contest, win or not, I’m happy to read about you.
Wretha
I am wearing a balaclava my friend Neil made. It is very warm.
Thank you for letting me enter the contest.
This year all the gifts I gave were crocheted. I love to work with my hands.
Thanks,
Ruth
i want the book hope to win!!!!
hope to win
I’d like to win this book. My mother taught me to crochet and am teaching myself to knit.
I would love to win
As someone who is self taught, I love it when I can teach “dudes” to crochet and knit. So glad you are out there with your crocheting – you give other dudes inspiration to share what they know.
Adding your book to my collection would be amazing.
Just love watching you create. Thanks for the inspiration! i look forward to your new book.
I love the title and the message of giving in this book. I’d love to add it to my collection!
I love Drew’s work! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love Drew’s designs and an autographed book would be the cat’s meow!!
Wow! I just discovered you and have already been intrigued by your book. I would certainly love to be considered for your drawing and free copy. Thank You! You’ve gained a new follower
Hi – I have crocheted more this year then ever. I crochet 5 7X9 squares for Warm up America at Michael’s craft stores. I have crochet 2 scarves for my nieces. I have crochet a neck warmer for my sister. I am trying to finish a scarf for my boss at work. It is fun to crochet plus I want to learn new stiches. Have a great day I would love to win a book. Thanks
Thanks for the great contest! I LOVE his work, and would love a copy of his latest work!
Linda in Boca Raton, FL
I would love this book!
I love Drew, have for years, his patterns are amazing! Thanks for this great contest!
How fun it would be to have new book! Let the creative juices flow!
hi. thanks for the contest
Love crochet dude. He has some wonderful patterns, so I would love that book
Followed along with Drew since those Heartmade Blessings days and been cheering him on the whole way. Have a couple of his booklets and tools.. the new book would be a great addition to any collection I am sure
I’d love a chance to enter for Drew’s newest book!!
Thanks
Would love to win this book!
Love Drews designs, would love to own one of his books
I would love another book! I have “Must Have Handbags” and love it!!!
Drew, Can I say how proud of you I am… I love your products and your patterns! Keep up the great work!!
I have never owned one of your crochet books, but would love to have one. I have purchased some of the Crochet Dude supplies, and enjoy them very much. Keep up the Good Work on the information you provide.
Would love to win
Cool Idea for a book. Love it when people can do good things for others!
Love your work . I would really like have your book .
have a Peaceful New Year
How great of you to do this Drew!!! Any of us would be lucky and treasure one of your autographed books
Love your designs Drew! Would love to win this book.
So excited at the opportunity to WIN this book!
Love my crochet. Can’t wait to see the new episodes of Knit and Crochet Now. Hope you will be at the NYC Vogue Knitting Show. Good luck with your book Mr. Dude.
Would love to win Drew’s new book. I would love to add it to my Crochet Dude collection.
I love Drew, and his books & patterns! I got to met him, have my picture taken with him, and learn a stitch from him at CHA. Would love to win his book!!! Thanks!!!
Drew is a Dr Who fan which makes him even cooler and more awesome. I would love to win your new book! You are one cool dude!
Love your books and patterns. Also love the fact that you are another guy who crochets. Always happy about finding another crocheting man. Keep it up!!
thank you..I love all this..
Thanks for all the great designs. I would love to win your book. Janice in Ocqeuoc, MI
Love, love, love you, Drew!!!! How ’bout a book to me from you?
Nice book!
Best wishes from Norway
I would LOVE to win…..ANYTHING Drew is giving away. This week I’ll be vacation in So. Lake Tahoe and my Crochet is going with me….Of Course!
Hi, I’m new here so far I like.I’ve also did one scarf by: The Knook which is Knitting in a different way cord & crochet hook..Love to Crochet been Hook since 2008..
Happy Hooking YO!
Karla AZ.
“Hug It Out” looks like it is full of great patterns that I would love to try out. I am a big Crochet Dude fan!
sorry, website is not up & running.
That said, I would LOVE to have another of your books in my library. Thanks!
Would like to add another nice piece at my collection of crochet books! Thanks for making such nice things!! Happy New Year to you and your relatives from Montreal, Quebec. : )
Would love to win a book by The Crochet Dude.. Saw him on” Knit and Crochet Today” the other night.. Loved what he was doing!!
So proud of you~and I bet your mom would be too!!! She was one of my favorites…love ya!
I love your site and I’d love to win your book. Thanks for letting me take a look. Darlene from Wisconsin
Looking forward to upcoming patterns. Would love to win the book!
Wow a lot of people want this book me too
You are the bomb, Drew! And quite the inspiration instigator.
I have just recently taken up
Crochet- I love it- I have been thinking about how to donate items to charity – either nursing homes or hospitals or maybe Ronald mcDonald house. I would love to read your new book.
I think your work is awesome and follow you on the show.
Loved and interview and I know I will enjoy the book!!
You new book looks great. I love your patterns. Laurie in Evansville, Indiana.
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Thanks for the chance to win your new book, Crochet Dude! Looks fabulous…
I would love the ((((HUGS)))) book!!!!!
That is Drew with a Monkey!
Greetings from Dover Air Force Base! My little group of hookers LOVE The Crochet Dude’s work. His beginner kit is ALWAYS what I recommend to someone wanting to learn crochet!
I hope I win! I currently do not have of the crochet dudes books!
Love ya, Drew! I also find comfort in crochet, and also solace from my everyday life as full time caregiver for my mom (who suffers from dementia & Parkinson’s ). Even though I can’t participate in a crochet group, I feel the commaraderie with you through your blog & Facebook! (I have to admit I live vicariously though you and truly envy your kittie’s life!! All the best to you in the new year!
Drew,You de man!As a crocheter of the male gender I look to you as inspiration and to know I’m not the only guy who LOVES crochet and the history of fiber arts!
Drew, does the book winner get to join the cruise as well?
i don’t think i have a chance ):
I love your guys patterns. Would love another great book !
Awesome book!
would love to win this book. I really enjoy crocheting for charity, especially preemies and cancer charities..Thank you for this opportunity, Keep up the GREAT work!!