Welcome to the Crochet Asylum

. . . your haven for crochet information, inspiration, and entertainment, as well as a convenient place to find all of your favorite crochet books, crochet hooks, crochet organizers, AND non-traditional fibers like Paper Raffia, Nylon Cord, Hemp, and cottons;  plus a complete selection of contemporary crochet patterns and designs (using non-traditional fibers) by artist and crochet designer, Mary Estok Nolfi.

 Check out the latest book of twelve crochet designs by M.E. Nolfi, utilizing 22 pattern stitches and a variety of edgings, tassels, and fringes for the ultimate creative learning experience . . . just released by Leisure Arts Publications:

The Crochet Asylum is a delightful sanctuary and shopping experience for all cutting-edge crochet fanatics and addicts.  (And we know there are a lot of you out there!) This website was created especially for you.  So, please let us know what you think. Send us your comments, criticisms, compliments, or suggestions by visiting the Contact Us page.

Click on Celebrate Crochet to read our fun and fabulous quarterly newsletter or sign up right here to receive each updated newsletter four times a year:

 Crochet Design Professionals;  If you are an aspiring Crochet Designer, please check out the Design Primer page, where you’ll find a very informative designer questionnaire along with some special design inspiration.  We hope this section helps you validate your desire to become the next published crochet designer.

                    M.E. Nolfi Designs for Paper Raffia:

Crochet with Non-traditional Fibers

We would love to get your comments about our selection of unique fibers as we add them to our Crochet Shoppe.  Please check out our Paper Raffia in many colors, our Nylon Cord from Mexico, and our wonderful selection of Cottons (not yet in stock).  Look for heavenly Hemp in the very near future too!  These fabulous fibers are some of the absolute FAVORITES that M.E. Nolfi uses on a regular basis.  We hope they provide "fuel" for your creative spirit and give you great pleasure as well.