Welcome to the Crochet Asylum

Check out all of your favorite Crochet Books, Crochet Hooks, Crochet Organizers, AND a complete selection of contemporary Crochet Patterns and designs by artist and crochet designer Mary Estok Nolfi; plus a special collection of non-traditional fibers like Paper Raffia, [Nylon Cord, and Cottons]. . . all stocked in our wonderful Crochet Shoppe (Nylon Cord and four Cottons are finally in stock!).  We also provide quite a bit of inspiration and information for aspiring crochet designers and crochet fanatics of all kinds.

20% OFF"  all Crochet Books $15.95 and up!!! 
Plus: Paper Raffia has a New Price - $4.95 per 100 yd spool.

LEISURE ARTS has just released two new "Prayer Shawl" books July 2010.  The crochet version has 15 wrap and shawl patterns hot off the designer press, ready to make and share with friends, family, and even strangers in need. . . .

The Crochet Dude, M.E. Nolfi, Edie Eckman, Karen Ratto-Wooley, and Lisa Gentry  are just five of the 13 designers featured in this collection of  "Crochet Prayer Shawls".    Now available in The Crochet Shoppe  in the Crochet Books category in the Fashion or Designer sections.  Check it out!!!

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We also carry a very nice selection of purse handles and interior purse frames that are the perfect finishing touch for all of your Heavenly Handbag creations!  Take a look in our Crochet Shoppe now.

And. . .  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 . . . published by Leisure Arts Publ Co:

Crochet Design Professionals; if you are an aspiring Crochet Designer, please check out the Design Primer page, where you'll find an 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.

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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.  Or click on Blog in the navigation bar.

 Are you familiar with Paper Raffia?  We have some very special Paper Raffia crochet patterns available in our Crochet Shoppe in the M.E. Nolfi Designs section.   Check out just a few photos below!  Then visit the Crochet Shoppe.  

                   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  four fabulous cottons (now in stock).  These fabulous fibers are some of the 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.

The Crochet Asylum is a delightful sanctuary and shopping experience for all cutting edge crochet fanatics.  (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.