As Louise McCrady's daughter, I am the authority and source for Shirret crochet, since 1968.
We are the third and the fourth generations of Shirret. My mother's mother revived a primitive, rag rugmaking technique from before the Civil War, in 1930. Dress factory foreman Katrin Hart Ent, ILGWU, couldn't bear to waste the cabbage-rose print cotton on the cutting room floor ! She and daughter Louise began teaching their technique in Indiana and Ohio. Katrin made target and ovals rugs of cotton, and daughter Louise made Butterfly patterned wool carpets with her scraps!
In 1968, Louise McCrady created the name "Shirret" for these rich, luxurious, not rag rugs.
The CrazyFast rhythm of shirret is good for problem-solving and for feeling productive. Pull it out of your workbasket when you're nervous, or watching tv.
I sell the supplies u need at fair prices.Credit Card and PayPal purchases are Certified Secure and your privacy is protected. You can shop as a Guest or create an account to re-order Cord and new Patterns and Wool.
You are supporting Louise McCrady's love of fine needlework. Thank you for being loyal to us for these 13 years we've worked without profit to keep Shirret alive for the thousands of you out there. Cheerio!
