The Challenge is On!

Etsyhookers Team Challenge #8 has begun!


For this challenge, Hookers are asked to create something using variegated yarn, with the theme chosen by debs1967, winner of our last challenge. For this theme, variegated is also including ombres.
It seems Hookers are rising to the challenge, with entries starting to roll in only a few days after the challenge began. Take a look at all the entries below, you can click on each image to see a larger picture in the listing in the seller's shop.

Voting will begin February 10th before noon, with 8 days to vote for your favourite. Everyone is invited to vote, you do not have to be a fellow Etsyhooker, or even an Etsy seller and there is no need to sign in anywhere to do so!

Challenge Winner! Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose EtsyHookers Challenge

Here is the winner of our 7th EtsyHookers Creative Challenge:





With 56 votes this Plarn Bag created by debs1967 is the winner! Gorgeous and cute at the same time, this bag fits the Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose theme perfectly. The "plarn" yarn is made from plastic grocery bags and "would make an excellent market tote or beach bag."

debs1967 also has a special section in her shop for Upcycled / Recycled Items. Stop in today and see what else this creative crocheter has to offer.

Congratulations debs1967!

A New EtsyHookers Creative Challenge - Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose!

Here it is - a new EtsyHookers Team Creative Challenge!

The theme of this Challenge is Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose. Members were asked to create items that are environmentally friendly. Items could be crocheted from eco friendly yarn, repurposed yarn (yarn made from plastic bags, fabric strips, or old garments, etc.) and also can include recycled items (such as CD's, plastic rings from can tops, etc.).

Thank you to Doris, SturmDM, the creator of this theme and winner of our previous Challenge.

The Voting Poll is Now Open

The Winner - Creative Challenge No. 6, A Walk on the Wild Side

Congratulations to SturmDM (Doris) for her winning entry in the "A Walk on the Wild Side" EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 6! Garnering 19% of the vote, her Rocky Raccoon was a clear favorite. As winner of this contest, Doris will get to choose the theme of our next Challenge.

Thank you very much to all the members who entered - you are all amazingly talented crocheters! And thank you also to everyone who took the time to vote - thank you for supporting our team!

Friends in Love Scarf - Hooker Romance Challenge Winner - Congratulations spiffyspooner!

Voting ended today on our Hooker Romance EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 5. For this challenge members were asked to create a crocheted item that best represents the theme of romance, love, and friendship. Each entry was also required to include an additional embellishment such as a ribbon, button, bead, etc.

spiffyspooner’s entry, Friends in Love Scarf, won the hearts of the voters.

From the item description: “This 64" long scarf will warm your neck and your heart. One of the beautiful things about this scarf is that it gives the illusion of being a double scarf; but it is one scarf with two layers. The 5 heart buttons along the side allow the scarf to be buttoned at any point along the scarf so it can be worn in many ways.”

Please take a moment to visit spiffyspooner and see all of the beautiful items she has to offer. From her gorgeous scarves, and amazing afghans, you’ll be sure to find something lovely that you’ll want to make your own.

Red Pineapple Scarf with removable slide

Star Afghan (crocheted)

This is Stanley

Congratulations Candace (spiffyspooner) for winning the Hooker Romance Challenge!

I would like to thank Valerie of valeriesgallery for creating this theme. And thank you to all the members who participated and entered - you are all amazingly talented winners! And a very big shout out goes to everyone who took a moment to view the entries and vote for their favorite - thank you for supporting our EtsyHookers team!

Hooker Romance - EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 5

It’s a season of romance, love and friendship and the perfect time for our Etsy Hookers Creative Challenge No. 5! For this challenge members were asked to create a crocheted item that best represents this theme. Entries must also include an additional embellishment such as a ribbon, button, bead, etc.

Thank you to valeriesgallery (Valerie), the winner of our 4th challenge, who chose this fun and creative theme.

Voting begins today, February 16th at 12 noon EST and the poll will be open through February 23rd (12 noon EST). Everyone is invited to vote for their favorite entry.
And as always, click on the item photo to be taken to the members shop for a complete description and purchasing details.
Thank you to our members who entered, you are all amazingly talented! Good luck!

1. Heart in Hand Pin	2. Roses, Romantic Red Flowers	3. Love With a Twist Pencil Holder
4. Love is in the Air Dam Troll	5. Romanticized Votive Dish	6. Romantic Victorian Lacey Lingerie
7. Hold My Hand - Sock Monkey mitten for two	8. Colors of Love Scarf	9. Blueberry Heart Scarf
10. Vibrant Violets Pan Handle Cover	11. Kissy Face Monster Valentine Hat	12. The Pemberly, Romantic Ruffles Scarflette
13. Happy Valentine Crochet Pendant and Earrings	14. Red and Cream Ruffle Scarflette- Valentines Day	15. Heart Charmed Crochet Wire and Beaded Bracelet
16. Romantic Colors Baby Book	17. Wool you be Mine... Valentine Hat	18. Friends In Love Scarf
19. Crocheted Flower Applique	20. Romance - Merino Wool and Silk Fingerless Gloves

The Mighty Oak - winner of the Creative Challenge No. 4 - Congrats valeriesgallery!

Voting ended today on our EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 4. Members were asked to create a comfort crochet item for Home and Hearth using autumn colors in their creation. We had some amazing entries! Voted best entry for this Challenge is The Mighty Oak felted bowl by Valerie of valeriesgallery. Her lovely design is a felted bowl on which she hand needlefelted the oak tree with rovings. It captured the theme of this Challenge beautifully! Her listing also includes this description about her inspiration for the creation of this entry.

“As I look out my living room window I am greatful to have a marvelous view of several aged maple tree that turn an amazing color in the fall. Although this bowl is an oak tree, I find comfort in knowing that nature will continue to show us her beauty no matter what life throws at us. For me, the bowl symbolizes rhythm, beauty and consistancy within the ever changing seasons.”

Please take a moment to visit valeriesgallery and see all of the beautiful items she has to offer. From her specialty gorgeous felted bowls to baby booties, hair ponies, clutches, knit items, and more, you’ll be sure to find something lovely that you’ll want to make your own.

Felted Booties

Pussy Willows Felted Clutch

Felted Ponies Set

Congratulations Valerie for winning the Home and Hearth Hooker Challenge!

I would like to thank Doris of SturmDM for creating this theme. And thank you to all the members who participated and entered - you are all amazingly talented winners! And a very big shout out goes to everyone who took a moment to view the entries and vote for their favorite - thank you for supporting our EtsyHookers team!

EtsyHookers Creative Challenge No. 4 - Home and Hearth Comfort Crochet

As the winner of our 3rd Creative Challenge, SturmDM (Doris) chose this wonderfully cozy theme.

For this challenge members were asked to create an item in autumn colors that represents their idea of comfort and that can be used in the home. Each entry also includes a short description of the creators idea of comfort and how it relates to the item that they have crocheted.

These fabulous items are also available for purchase. Click on the item photo to be taken to the members shop for a complete description and purchasing details.

The voting poll is now closed.

Thank you for your votes and for supporting the EtsyHookers team!

1. Sunflower Coasters, Fun Festive Flowers	2. New autumn roses doily	3. Naked Tree Coasters Pair
4. Beautiful Fall or Winter Glitter Coasters	5. Felted Coaster - Orange	6. Felted Bowl - The Mighty Oak
7. Simple Autumn's Breath Centerpiece Doily	8. Dancing Leaves Autumn Tablerunner	9. Owl Wristlet
10. Autumn Bowl	11. Fireglow	12. Falling Leaves Lapghan Blanket
13. Autumn Harvesting Gnome and Home	14. Fall Leaves - casserole cozy

Creative Challenge No. 3 - Hold Your Hats! It’s a Fun One!

For our 3rd Creative Challenge, Deb of DebzCreations, chose a hat theme. September is Hat month, and the 15th is Make a Hat Day. So in honor of that, members were asked to create a hat that was anything but “normal”. The guidelines for this Challenge were intended to spark the imagination and creativity of our talented hookers. Funky, fun, freeform, sculpted, one of a kind - that’s what we asked for, and as you can see, our members delivered!

The voting poll is now closed

Thank you to all our members who entered, and thank you for your votes!
Your support of our team is appreciated!

Click on the item photo to be taken to the members shop for a complete description (including their inspiration for their hat design) and purchasing details.

1. Me, Queen Bee	2. Princess Cap	3. Red Stripes Mohawk Hat
4. Sidney Snail Hat Size 1-2 years	5. Little Miss Strange Hat	6. Faerie Hat With Horns
7. Lil Stinker Hat	8. Snot-Nosed Goblin Hat	9. Scarecrows Best Hat
10. Snake Hat	11. Frogger