Kim calls herself a writer, editor, crafter, and online media junkie and dabbles in all these areas regularly. Currently living in Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband and dog, Kim took time out of her busy schedule to Twitter with me about the wonders of crocheting, social media, her new book and more.

Be sure to connect with Kim by reading her blog or following her on Twitter @kpwerker.

Are you ready? I’ll DM you a Q and you DM me a response. 1 DM per answer! So, why crochet?

I’m ready! Can I cheat on 1st Q and send 1 DM re: why crochet for me, and 1 for why crochet for craft? *smiles charmingly*

Of course you may!!

Crochet: It’s creatively satisfying, infinitely flexible; fashionable & practical to boot. Making by hand feeds the soul.

For me: I find it relaxing & a creative outlet. I work in crochet b/c I can’t help but root for the underdog & connect w/ ppl.

How did you come about writing books about it?

I started CrochetMe.com in ’04; it got big fast & pubs noticed. I was approached to write my 1st book less than a year later.

Why do you think crocheting encourages a strong sense of community?

Sharing w/ and learning from ppl who love the same thing u love is amazing. All fiber arts have history in communities of women.

You’ll get the hang of it!! So tell me about your most recent crochet book.

Crochet Me is a collaboration with designers from CrochetMe.com. No-holds-barred creativity, with essays. Crochet at its best.

Full info: Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution (Interweave, 2007)

Um, explain the “crochet revolution” please!!

Crochet has a bad rap of being ugly, tacky, uncool. We need to bust those stereotypes & show its beauty, potential, and value.

As a crochet novice, tell me about some awesome and new ways crochet can be used.

Crochet can kick ass in garments, accessories & at home. It’s about making great choices in yarn, stitch, and project.

nice! So what’s your crocheting/writing schedule like?

It’s variable. I’m doing last-minute crocheting 4 a book I’m editing. I’m focusing more on blogging & on non-crochet projects.

Speaking of blogging, you’re very active with social media. How has it helped you as a writer? What are the drawbacks?

It’s helped me get noticed professionally, to meet ppl, to build audience. Drawbacks r all related to unrealistic expectations.

Is there a strong online crocheting community? Or was crochet me one of the first?

CrochetMe.com was 1 of the 1st, 5 years ago. Also crochetville.org. There are more now, including Ravelry.com (also 4 knitters)

What inspired you to start CrochetMe.com? You’ve mentioned a lot about the awesome community, but why did you take the initiative?

I was new to crochet at the time, & looking for awesome patterns online. I couldn’t find any, so I started the site on a whim.

How has CrochetMe.com changed/evolved since you started it?

First it was a whim, then an online magazine, then an online community. I sold it to Interweave in ’08, but remain involved.

When you’re not crocheting or blogging or twittering, what do you like to do?

I love to read good books, frolic with our dog, tinker about online, knit, chill with friends; I’m gonna learn to snowboard!

Snowboarding? Sounds pretty adventurous! I think I’m out of questions. Anything else you want to add?

Ha! Now that I don’t work for the mag anymore, I figure I can risk my wrists. Um, I can’t think of anything. You?

No, I think that’s everything. Thanks!

Thanks! It was fun!

Crochet Me is currently available on Amazon. Be sure to check out Kim’s other books, Get Hooked, Get Hooked Again and Teach Yourself Crocheting, also all on Amazon.