Mary Beth Temple: Curvy Girl Crochet
You know and love her…Mary Beth Temple is back to tell us about her newest book Curvy Girl Crochet! From costume designer to antique dealing, writing The Secret Language of Knitters, designing, and podcasting Getting Loopy, she has done it all, including raising a teenager! There is still more to come – keep an eye out for big announcements a few months down the road.
Curvy Girl Crochet has 25 patterns to fit and flatter, with designs by Mary Beth Temple, Marly Bird, Karen Ratto-Whooley, Andee Graves, and more! Also included is text about modifying projects to fit you. If you are going to spend the time working on a project you should be happy with the results. Crochet does not mean boxy and ill-fitting!
Would you like to win a copy of Curvy Girl Crochet? Please leave a comment telling us something about making garments – don’t forget the keyword! A winner will be picked in about 4 weeks!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s this “Curvy Girl Crochet” book all about?
So here’s the thing… Mary Beth Temple has a brand new book out called “Curvy Girl Crochet”! It’s got 25 patterns designed to fit and flatter, with contributions from some awesome designers like Marly Bird herself. Plus, it includes tips on how to modify projects to fit YOU perfectly!
Can you actually make crochet garments that aren’t boxy?
Honestly… yes! The whole point of “Curvy Girl Crochet” is to show that crochet doesn’t have to mean shapeless garments. This book is packed with designs that are meant to fit and flatter, so you can make beautiful crochet clothes that you’ll love wearing.
I struggle with buttons gaping… is there anything in the book for that?
Yes! Several commenters mentioned struggling with buttons, and one even brought up the idea of decorative buttons to avoid gaping. While the page doesn’t go into super specific detail about button solutions within the book, it does highlight that there are patterns to flatter all shapes and sizes, which often includes clever design elements.
Who are some of the designers featured in “Curvy Girl Crochet”?
Well, we know for sure that Mary Beth Temple and Marly Bird are featured designers! Other talented folks like Karen Ratto-Whooley and Andee Graves also contributed designs to this collection. It sounds like a really great group of creatives!
Is there a way to win a copy of the book?
You bet! The post mentions a giveaway where you can win a copy of “Curvy Girl Crochet.” All you need to do is leave a comment telling us something about making garments… and make sure to include the keyword they mentioned. A winner will be picked in about 4 weeks!
Categories: Book Reviews, Crochet
I mainly sew for myself, but I’m starting to venture into yarn crafts. I’m loving all the little crocheted cardigans that would allow me to feel more comfortable in my sleeveless dresses. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this book. It looks wonderful. (I’m not sure what the keyword is, but I hope I’ve used it accidentally 🙂 )
I’m a busty girl, so crocheting anything from belly dance tops to cardigans with buttons can be a challenge to make sure everything fits and is placed well. I am sooooooo excited about this book and I was really sad that I couldn’t listen live and be a Loopy Groupie again.
I am definitely curvy, and I definitely love buttons, so I would love to win a copy of this book. It was great to hear Mary Beth- I miss her podcast!
Gaping buttons are always a problem – am excited at the prospect of decorative, rather than functional, buttons
I have just begun making garments for myself, as I have always been unsure of the end result of sweaters worked up as a 2x when the model size is a small! And, I love buttons but have only used them as an accent! Thanks for your informative podcast, Marly! Miss you, MB!
How great to hear Mary Beth Temple on my ipod again! I am currently making wristers with beautiful buttons.
Whether you use buttons or not, everyone should make garments to flatter their body shapes and types. It’s wonderful that there are books out there to please women of all shapes and sizes!
I’m glad to hear MB back on a podcast… even if it is only one episode. Marly, I’m curvy like you… and I love that your pattern has decorative buttons… because the buttonholes won’t gape.
What a great episode. It was great to hear from Mary Beth again, I miss her show. I am just starting with garments and I struggle with making bigger sizes. I also struggle with finding the right buttons and other closures for my piece and how to get them attached correctly. Thanks for another great episode and a chance to win! -kateyhbf@gmail.com
Yarn, buttons, all over crochet goodness. What’s not to like?? really enjoying the podcasts!!
I so want to make your orange marmelade! I loved the decorative buttons on the side! I’m about to sign up for your class on craftsy too (need to get paid first)