EtsyHooker of the Week --- Bags And More By Pam

Queen Anne Lace Scarf

One of our most faithful and helpful team members is Pam of Bags and More by Pam. She was nominated by Nora, who had this to say:

Pam is always there to help with whatever needs to be done for our team. Not only does she have lovely items in her shop, she takes the time to create beautiful treasuries that include our hookers. Since we have been calling for volunteers, Pam has volunteered to do our weekly promo thread more times than any other member. What great team spirit. I am so proud she is a "Hooker".

Girls White Beanie
Pam's shop is filled with lots of lovely items for people and animals of all ages, including the red scarf and white beanie above.

Tiny Dog Sweater in Blues
You can also find some lovely items for warm weather in Pam's shop. She has some cute halter tops for young ones as well as several bags that would be perfect nearly any time of the year.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- UnravelMe

N E W Large Size Hand-Crocheted Adorable Apple Cozy - Free Shipping on US orders
UnravelMe is our latest EtsyHooker of the Week. She is a team member that helps out with promo threads, participates in our RHHN promotions, and has even purchased from fellow teammates on occasion. Her shop is celebrating its one year anniversary with some special offers, so be sure to check it out.


Cuppa Joe Java Jacket/Coffee Cozy in Lime Green - FREE US Shipping
UnravelMe's shop is filled with items made with cotton yarn, like the apple cozies and coffee cozy above. Have a favorite color? You can probably find it in her shop.


Cute Newsboy/Newsgirl Cap with Flower - Child Small (3-5 years) - FREE US Shipping
Also in her shop are many lovely hats, including the one above made with a cotton acrylic blend. If you need a hat, she probably has one in her shop in the size you need.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- NorthAutumnCrafts

Sidney Snail OOAK hat. Size 1-2 years.
Whenever I see NorthAutumnCrafts' avatar, I smile. She uses another photo of the lovely snail hat above as her avatar. It was an entry in a past team challenge. (Pssst....be on the lookout for a new team challenge to check out, coming soon.)


Small standing furry teddy bear
Wouldn't you love to give this bear a hug? I can hardly imagine crocheting this bear with that furry yarn. I picked up some similar yarn and just have not been brave enough to try it yet. It would be the perfect gift for a special little person in your life.


Silver and Blue crocheted tote shopper bag

This tote bag is another example of NorthAutumnCrafts' beautiful work. She has not only crocheted this lovely bag, but added a fine lining to it as well. In addition, you will find other items in NorthAutumn's shop, including patterns, earring and necklace sets, and baby items.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- CrochetFaery

Amigurumi Tinker Bell crochet patternOne of our team's newest members is helping to make our team more international. CrochetFaery hails from France. She loves to design amigurumi and lacy women's clothing. If you enjoy making amigurumi you will find a few adorable patterns in her shop that will tempt you, like one of her best seller's above.

Black Fairy Backless Top
CrochetFaery has beautiful lacework in her shop, like the one above. Obviously this top is not for the faint at heart, but it will definitely draw attention to the wearer. It is definitely not "granny crochet."

Amigurumi Japan Girl
What would amigurumi be without something Japanese? CrochetFaery has this lovely pattern for a Japanese doll, inspired by her love for Japan. Within CrochetFaery's shop you may find other patterns for amigurumi. You may also convo her if you do not crochet and would like one of her creations for yourself.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- GwenGoods

Flower Motif

This week we would like to honor Gwen Goods. She is a great team member who is very active with the team by suggesting team members for EtsyHooker of the Week, being responsible for the promo thread, posting often in the team forums, and supporting other team members. Her shop is filled with lovely items that can be used in a variety of ways, like the multi-colored flower above.


Crochet Snap Clips -Small

Gwen also has these lovely hair clips that have been covered with her crochet. She is sure to have your favorite color or something to go with any outfit in her shop. If not, just contact her with your color ideas.


Groovy Girls V-neck Dress

Do you have a Groovy Girl in your house? If you do, then be sure to check out the cute outfits Gwen has created for them. I like how well this dress appears to fit the doll, with even, small stitching that makes the dress solid and gap free.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- JustBeHappy

Multicolored Hand Crocheted Necklace with Buttons

This week's EtsyHooker of the Week has been nominated by Gwen, of gwengoods. JustBeHappy has a lovely shop with a variety of items. Currently she has a great selection of crocheted necklaces, like the colorful one above.


Scarlet Red Crochet Brimmed Hat - Adult

JustBeHappy currently has a sale section in her shop with a few great deals, including a few choices of brimmed hats like the one above. The sale items would be a great deal to put away for cooler weather, or perfect for those in the southern hemisphere who are getting ready for cold weather.


Brown/Pink Hand Crocheted Dog Sweater

For those of you with a special dog in your life, JustBeHappy also has a few cute sweaters on hand. Even though it is spring, your favorite pet might need a sweater for those early morning walks.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- JuliaEmily

Unlock the door

Sometimes crochet can take unexpected forms, like in the case of items in JuliaEmily's shop. She crochets with materials that do not immediately come to mind when one thinks of crochet. For example, the pendant above is crocheted with copper wire.


Flutter by butterfly

It is hard for me to imagine making an item look delicate with copper wire, but this butterfly certainly looks like it is delicately perched on the chain.


Tiger eye cuff

JuliaEmily also incorporates stones into her crochet work, like this cuff.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- Chimera Crochet

Tipper the Tiny HedgeBall .. Amigurumi Hedgehog Stuffie
Bluestarbutterflies nominated our latest EtsyHooker of the Week with these words:

I've admired her kooky and creative creatures for a long time and recently gave in to temptation and got myself one of her adorable little hedgeballs! I think she's a fantastic artist and a great creative soul. I truly believe she needs a spot on our blog as Hooker of the Week!

Prescription For Love .. Amigurumi Humor Gift for Adults

One of Chimera Crochet's popular items is the crocheted pill, complete with pill bottle. This shows how a creative idea can be simple, but very well done. She has thought out all the details to make the item adorable and marketable.


Pixie Owlett of the Owlington Family

Chimera also has a line of owls, which are complete with personalized names as well as a family name. This attention to detail helps Chimera's shop stand out. In addition, the uncluttered, simple, clear photos make you feel you could have Pixie sitting in your hand right from the computer screen.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- Crochele

Baby Gladiator Sandal with Flower button Closure

This week we feature an EtsyHooker who is a fresh face to the team. Crochele Handcrafted specializes in items for the young ones in your family with blankets, hats, and footwear. The sandals above are just one example of the cute ideas that Crochele has come up with to offer in her shop.


BABY DAISY Sun Hat and matching Gladiator Sandals

If you really like the Gladiator Sandals, this set with a matching hat is perfect for summer. The cute little flower detailing really make this set special. If you want it to match a favorite outfit, Crochele is very helpful in showing the colors she has available to make these sets in her fifth photo in the listing. (I think this is a nifty way to show the possible color choices for custom orders.)


Chic Beanie with Brim Matching Set

Mommy and Me sets can be very cute. This set from Crochele is great because it is a style that looks nice for any age. You could also buy it for a set of siblings or any other combination that you can dream of.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- Gray Overcast Creations

Assorted Spiral Coasters - Set of 4 (6 color varieties)
D, of Gray Overcast Creations, has been a busy new member to our EtsyHooker team. She has entered our latest creative challenge as well as take charge of having our team join Twitter. We are very excited to have a member willing to jump in and be active right away, so we are happy to share her talents and items in her shop this week as EtsyHooker of the Week.

12 oz. Tall Vertical Striped Can Cozy
Gray Overcast Creations has several interesting items for you and your home. I especially like the nifty coasters. They are a set, but you get a variety of looks in the set. She also has some cute beverage cozies that would be nice on both warm and cool days and help you avoid losing your beverage in a crowd.

The Smiley Scarf
D. also has a select few incredible scarves in her shop right now. This Smiley Scarf must have been very time consuming with all of the color changes involved in making those faces in the scarf. It would definitely bring a smile to the day of the person who wore it and those around him or her.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- BeanTownHandmade

Blue Blossom Dog Hat - Size Small
With a model as adorable and agreeable as this one, it is no wonder that BeanTownHandmade is off to a great start on Etsy with her shop of crocheted items for dogs. Anne's shop is named after her dog, Bean, who is apparently building up a following with a twitter feed, blog, and flickr page all devoted to him.


Blue Wool Dog Sweater with Popcorn Detail
BeanTownHandmade is great about giving several measurement details (including mention of several breeds that are about that size) for her items which helps to ensure a good fit. In addition, she is willing to make items especially to fit your special furry friend similar to those in her shop. The sweater above would be a great help on those days when your dog just does not want to go outside.


Pink Dog Sweater with Vintage Button
For the girls, Bean was willing to model this lovely sweater. Anne shows some humor in this listing by telling the reader that her husband wants everyone to know Bean only wears girls clothes for modeling.

For more about Bean as well as furry friends sporting some of Anne's creations, check out:
http://www.beantownhandmade.blogspot.com

EtsyHooker of the Week --- Crochetgal

Antique Lace Pineapple Shawl
Crochetgal (aka Valerie) has some stunning shawls. When she photographs them like the one above, it makes me think of getting ready to take flight.

Marie, of NorthAutumnCrafts, nominated Valerie with the following comments:

Since I have joined the hookers and become acquainted with everyone Valerie has really stood out.

Valerie has an amazing talent for crochet and i love the variety in her shawls and ponchos.

She has helped me out with problems relating to Etsy and Crochet on numerous occasions and I know she has also helped several other team members. It never seems too much trouble for her and she is always so kind and friendly.

One of Crochetgal's yarn deals
Valerie is very active with the team and has even started supplying yarn for all us yarn addicts at extremely good prices.

I think Valerie deserves EtsyHooker of the Week because she is a top notch member of our team every single day and it is a pleasure to know her.

Fisherman Sweater
Crochetgal also has this incredible sweater in her shop. In her listing she mentions that she is available to do custom sweaters similar to this one for all ages as well as men and women. This is the kind of sweater that can be passed down to future generations.

EtsyHooker of the Week --- CharteChic

My friend, CharteChic is one talented lady! I met her quite by accident as I was browsing the "Photos" feature on the Etsyhookers site. I was simply over-taken by her amazing sense of style, design, and yarn/color combinations. Her designs are feminine, elegant and breath-takingly beautiful!
Charte describes herself as a "self-proclaimed fiber freak" whose one-of-a-kind (OOAK) designs are both "sassy and functional". And you know what? She's right! Gotta love it! :) My favorite of her tags is "Wearable Art" and that's exactly what her designs bring to mind... a work of art!
Purchasing most of her "raw" materials from fellow etsians, Charte creates luscious neck warmers, scarves, shrugs, and cowls, to just name a few. I had a difficult time selecting my favorites to share with you so let me encourage you to visit her shop and be WOWed!

A Cirrus Weather Report
A circular scarf in soft, puffs of colors and textures. Handspun yarn by TerraBellaSpun


Fabulous "Minky Stole Scarf" in gorgeous shades of grey, cream and moss green both knitted and crocheted of ribbon, chenille, and novelty yarns to create an extra-long, masterpiece that drapes the head and body beautifully!


Artic Reflections
A study in shades of blue (like turquoise, one of my favorite shades) and accented with white. Done in fluffy handspun marino wool.



Those are three of my favorites! You'll just have to see for yourself what an incredibly talented artist Charte is.

Jacqueline/UniquelyEwe

EtsyHooker of the Week --- Romantique Junk

Shabby Cottage Christmas Stocking Ornament
Pat, of MountainsideCrochet, had the great idea of featuring one of our members with a newer shop that many of us might not have discovered yet. Romantique Junk is the home of creations by Brenda Geisler, including some adorable items for your Christmas tree like the stocking above.

Romantique Lace Facial Cloth
Romantique Junk has some incredible deals in her shop, like this set of face cloths. These are made with cotton yarn and have a lovely, delicate look to them.

Golden Sheen Wrap
This wrap would make any evening feel elegant. Use it as a scarf to get to your destination, then use it as your wrap to keep the chill off at a holiday party.

EtsyHooker of the Week - lauraslefthook

As a special surprise this week Laura of lauraslefthook is our featured


















tsyHooker of the Week!




Her Etsy shop is filled with adorable stuffed letter pillows like the one pictured above, and are available in every letter! These pillows would be a terrific way to decorate a bedroom spelled out with a child’s name. She also has hand puppets like this very cute frog prince.



Her shop also has many other items, like her gorgeous Christmas ornaments, with hand folded papers and a crocheted top, perfect for trimming your tree.



And for some items that would make great stocking stuffers, don’t miss her Tawashi scrubbers and hair accessories.




Nominated by Nora (noradora) and seconded by myself, Laura is a truly dedicated team member who has been an EtsyHooker right from the beginning. Laura is the creator of the EtsyHooker of the Week, which she so kindly posted on her personal blog until our team blog came about. She now manages our team blog, keeping it current and hopping. Thank you very much Laura for all you do for our team, and congratulations on being named the EtsyHooker of the Week!

EtsyHooker of the Week --- fray

Blooming Vine Scarf in Variegated Orange
Nominated by NoraDora, our new EtsyHooker of the Week seems to find herself on the front page of Etsy on occasion. We can all see why when we check out her shop. Fray's shop is filled with goodies to warm you up in a fashionable way.

NoraDora had this to share about fray:

Her shop has some of the most beautiful and unique scarves that are available on Etsy. One of my favorites is the Blooming Vine Scarf which comes in a multitude of colors. I don't know if her scarves are made from a pattern or if she just picks up the hook and yarn and creates them on a whim. We are lucky to have such a talented person as a member of our team. You can see she is a dedicated team player as her shop name comes up in many forum posts and promotions.

Gnarled Scarf in Merlot-One of A Kind
And look at this OOAK above. When you visit her shop you see that she has scarves in wool and wool blends, acrylic and cotton. Such talent...I am proud to nominate Fray as Etsy Hooker of the Week!

Thick 'n Sketchy Scarf in Spice
Another of fray's popular styles is the Thick 'n Sketchy Scarf, like this rich one. There are various colors and materials used for each of these lovely creations. So, if you really love wool, you are set. However, if you are allergic to wool (like me), fray also makes her incredible items in other fibers, like cottons and acrylics.