Rohn Strong, Crochet and Knitwear Designer closes out the Month of September on the Yarn Thing with Marly Bird.
Rohn learned crochet at age 6, started designing three years ago and to this point self published 13 books, has patterns published in ‘every crochet magazine’ totalling over a hundred patterns. His interest has been in Vintage styles, what he calls his niche. Fashion has been so complex with knitting, but with crochet there has been room to adventure and his work has been welcomed with success.
Tunisian crochet has become a favorite technique, which he learned after purchasing Kim Guzman’s book. Her advice there was that anything you can do with knitting, can be done with Tunisian crochet. This apparently lit a fire in Rohn, who began to wonder how you would do other types of knitting patterns beyond what Kim taught. Like Fair Isle… and the Dorothy Wrap was created.
Rebecca Valasquez convinced Rohn he needed to do more with it, Ellen Gormley then forwarded it on and gave him a heads-up, and a month later he was approached by a producer to film the technique for Annie’s Crochet.
CLICK HERE for the link to the class at Annies, Rohn’s Learn Tunisian Crochet Colorwork So much information is shared by Rohn in this program, fibers to use, needles sizes recommended for different yarn weights, carrying floats, etc. over the span of four different projects that include headbands, hats, scarves, cowl and a wrap.
Another great project that we have opportunity to join in is Rohn Strong’s Holiday 2014 Crochet Sock Club. This is the link to his post about this: https://rohnstrongdesigns.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/the-official-2014-crochet-sock-club-invitation/ Check it out, as he’s created SOCKS for Crocheters in three different designs, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Rohn is working on two new books, filming more classes with Annies and a collection of men’s wear. (He did mentioned that one of his books is inspired of the Iditerod and projects created in Buffalo Wool Co… How cool is that!) If you would like to follow Rohn’s adventures, we would recommend his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rohnstrong as well as his Ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rohn-strong Rohn also mentioned Annie’s Catalog and their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AnniesCatalog
If you missed hearing today’s program, it originally aired here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2014/09/30/rohn-strong-crochet-and-knitwear-designer
Just for Fun, if you’d like to go back in time for just a year and a half when Rohn Strong was on Marly’s show last time (recommended because so much has happened with Rohn since then) here is the earlier visit with the link in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rohn-strong-designs/id313541727?i=168420470&mt=2
I love that you talked about doing crochet with finer weight yarns and good quality yarns. Not all of us want to do things the old way. Plus I am interssted in Rohn’s sock club patterns with vintage holiday colors. Fun podcast with you both
Crochet can be so much more than vintage doilies (which are indeed beautiful). Love Rohn’s Tunisian crochet colorwork. Great show!
I keep meaning to look back at vintage patters, but I keep getting distracted by all the pretty new ones!And Rohn is right, the colours tend to draw me in. Maybe that’s the problem, the pictures in the vintage patterns are all in black and white. lol
I’m so sad I had to miss this show live, but glad I was able to catch up today! I love Rohn and all his vintage inspired designs! Thanks for a wonderful show (as always!). 🙂
I love the way vintage patterns and colors are getting a new life. Enjoyed the show.
I love vintage patterns and new ones but like so many,I’m drawn to color.I also love Tunisian crochet. It’s one of my favorites to teach
I have a lovely collection of vintage patterns that I have been given over time and I think I really need to take another look at them.
I love vintage patterns.
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I enjoyed getting to know Rohn a bit, and love his vintage patterns. Recently I had fun making a Tunisian crochet afghan.
I love Rohn’s vintage inspired patterns and can’t wait to take his new Tunisian crochet class. Great show as always!!!
Thank you, Marly, for introducing me to Rohn, his designs and his tunisian talents as well! I’ve always wanted to look at vintage patterns and try to jazz them up for today’s styles, so it’s nice to learn about others who like to do the same! Great show, as always!
I learned so much just listening! Can’t wait to try a class. I will have to take a look at Rohn’s vintage patterns. Have a great day Marly, if you get to read this.!!( I hope so!)
I love vintage patterns because it helps mix things up a bit.
I love looking at vintage patterns and then applying them to today’s lifestyle. Another great show.
Thanks for another great interview! I also love Tunisian crochet, and his patterns are amazing. It’s interesting that he focuses on vintage knitting styles – more ways to have fun!
Vintage patterns are a must have in every crochet or knitters library.
Vintage is always delightful.
I love Rohn’s vintage designs, I need to get my WIPs done and try something new!
What a talent Rohn is and I really enjoy vintage patterns also. His crochet items make me want to put my knitting needles down and pick up a crochet hook.
I just wanted to say I’m glad I randomly came across this podcast; lots of fun. I didn’t realize when I started listening that I was already a fan of Rohn’s, but then I looked him up and realized I heard of his work a couple years ago, shortly after his Heritage Collection Kickstarter ended. I had forgotten about it, so I decided to look it up again but it looks like it’s still unavailable. Here’s hoping it’s republished, even if only as an ebook. I’d love to be able to check out the history behind the needles, not to mention the vintage patterns that go with it. 😀
Vintage crochet patterns are all over Pinterest and Etsy. Rohn you fit right in. It is exciting to learn a new technique in such an established craft. Thanks Marly and Rohn for another entertaining program. “RAD in NH”