Cute Crochet World author and Expert Suzann Thompson
Cute Crochet World author and Expert Suzann Thompson
Suzann Thompson was taught to knit in elementary school by her mother, who also tried to teach her to crochet, but at that time it didn’t take. In seventh grade, she found a pattern in a magazine for a crochet bag which she began to make and sell at school! She feels that because she learned so early, she now can’t imagine life without yarn, crochet hooks or knitting needles. Her designing probably started in late teens and early 20’s which progressed into publishing. She attended a trade
show of designers and publishers, learned about polymer clay there, too, and wrote her first books on that subject. In fact, she still teaches workshops on making polymer clay buttons! She will be teaching this at the Taos Wool Festival this fall. For more information visit her website https://www.textilefusion.com/
While in the mall, she noticed garments with flower embellishments, and after searching for and not finding books on the subject, wrote her first crochet books, Crochet Bouquet and Crochet Garden. She teaches this at Crochet Guilds…
She also creates wall hangings which combine quiting, knitting and crochet for lots of textural elements. In fact, one of Suzann’s creations are hanging in the Lion Brand Studio in New York! Creativity extends to her very house, as she and her husband have built their Adobe Home, in Texas, completed in 2013.
Her latest book, Cute Crochet world has many little creations of just everyday life, from home furnishings to animals and food.
Find Suzann Thompson on Ravelry, her designs are listed in her designer page at https://www.ravelry.com/designers/suzann-thompson
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Suzann Thompson first get into crochet?
So here’s the thing… Suzann learned to knit way back in elementary school, and her mom tried to teach her crochet then, but it didn’t really stick. It wasn’t until seventh grade, when she found a pattern for a crochet bag in a magazine, that she really started crocheting. She even made and sold them at school!
What kind of books has Suzann Thompson written?
Honestly… Suzann has written quite a few books! She wrote her first ones on polymer clay buttons, and then after noticing flower embellishments on clothes and not finding books about them, she wrote “Crochet Bouquet” and “Crochet Garden.” Her latest is “Cute Crochet World,” which has all sorts of everyday creations.
Does Suzann Thompson teach workshops?
Yes! She still teaches workshops on making polymer clay buttons, which she’ll be doing at the Taos Wool Festival. She also teaches her floral crochet techniques at Crochet Guilds.
What’s Suzann Thompson’s “Cute Crochet World” book about?
Well, “Cute Crochet World” is filled with lots of little creations inspired by everyday life. You’ll find everything from home furnishings to cute little animals and even food items in there!
Where can I find Suzann Thompson’s crochet designs online?
You can totally find her designs on Ravelry! She has a designer page where all her amazing work is listed, so you can check that out.
This was an adorable interview, I felt right at home listening to it. I would love to take a class from Susan!
There’s nothing like being at home, relaxing while reading and looking through a good crochet book! I have Crochet Garden in my library and really enjoy the variety of motifs – what a wonderfully creative person Suzann is!
Suzann made me want to rush home and crochet an entire garden!
I adored listening to the podcast today, Marly! You always have the best guests on, and I learn so much! I don’t have Suzann’s books at home right now, but I just checked them out online and they look fabulous! Thanks again for a wonderful show – you are so inspiring 🙂
I could easily provide a home for any of her books. I really enjoy her designs and look forward to the possibilities they create!
I am sitting here knitting, and wondering if I should add a crocheted design to my baby sweater, and lo and behold, what lovely laughter and timely information should flow into my home: your wonderful podcast! I am a newby crocheter, and would love one of Suzann’s lovely books to help me take the next step.
I would love to bring one of Suzann’s books home with me,too! Gotta get crocheting…….Marley, you can come too!!!
I love my home to pieces and am sure I would brighten it up with some of the cute crochet ideas from Suzanne.
Home is where the yarn is!
I would love to make more crochet objects for my home!
great another book i need!! 🙂 her flowers are so pretty and are perfect for applique pieces to bright up things in the home. I think i actually have her flower books on my wish list…
Thanks for another great show. I think that the Cute Crochet World book seems really amazing. I love how she took things from the home and made them in crochet. The TV is so cute! I love to take little things (animals, objects, flowers) like this and put them on little onsies or t-shirts for new parents that I know. I am going to have to add this book to my collection, I think that it would offer a lot of ideas for the boys that I make things for.
Another wonderful interview! I just wish I could have been home to listen. It is harder to listen live at work.
Loved the show, again. Thank you for jntroducing me to Suzann. I will be checking out her new books so I can create a flower wall hanging to brighten up my home.
I would love to have her book! Her designs would look good in my home. I think my son would love her rocket ship for his room!
This book will have to come home with me soon! The designs are so cute. I loved hearing about how your built your home too.
I have coveted Suzann’s books on crocheted flowers for over a year. I want to make a floral wreath a la Attic 24 for my home. Thanks for introducing us to another star of the fiber world.