Underground Crafter

Marie Segares, Proprietress of the Underground Crafter, has been crocheting for over 25 years.  She learned to crochet during summers spent with her maternal grandmother.  Marie is also a knitter, quilter, embroiderer, and soapmaker.

Marie is a Craft Yarn Council Certified Crochet Instructor (Level I) and Certified Crochet Teacher (Level II).  She specializes in teaching individual and small group crochet lessons for beginner through advanced intermediate students and knitting classes for beginner students.  In addition to private lessons, Marie teaches group lessons through the DC 37 Saturday Activity Program.  You can view the current class schedule here.  She has previously taught through the Barnard College Mini Course Program, at the Brooklyn Workshop Gallery, Michaels Manhattan, and the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum. 

In addition to teaching, Marie designs her own patterns and makes handmade items for sale by commission, at New York area craft fairs, and on Etsy.  Some of her recent patterns can be found on the Publications page.

She is currently the Social Media Coordinator and Designer Liaison for Galler Yarns. 

Marie is an Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a Designer/Teacher member of The Knitting Guild Association.  Marie is also a member of the New York City Crochet Guild.

Review Policy: Underground Crafter frequently publishes reviews of crochet and knitting books and related products.  While I accept free items for review from companies, I do not accept additional compensation for reviews.  Additionally, when accepting a review copy, I do not guarantee a positive review to the company.  My reviews are entirely based on my honest opinions and I always indicate when I’m reviewing a copy provided by the publisher/manufacturer.  You can read my blog review posts here, my Amazon.com reviews here, and my Goodreads book reviews here.

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