Sharon Hernes Silverman writes crochet books and travel guides from her home base in Pennsylvania. A lifelong crafter, Sharon is known for her fashionable crochet designs and crystal clear instructions, from Tunisian crochet garments to "regular crochet" home decor items. A professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a design member of The National NeedleArts Association, Sharon has been a featured guest on HGTV's "Uncommon Threads" and has been interviewed on numerous radio podcasts. She is an active instructor whose classes invariably get rave reviews. Sharon's newest crochet book is "Tunisian Crochet Baby Blankets," published by Leisure Arts. In September 2014, Stackpole Books will present 23 of her adorable patterns for little ones in "Tunisian Crochet for Baby." Sharon's other crochet titles are "Basic Crocheting;" "Beyond Basic Crocheting;" "Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting;" "Crochet Pillows with Tunisian and Traditional Techniques;" and "Crochet Scarves: Fabulous Fashions, Various Techniques." To learn more about Sharon, her patterns, and her books, visit SharonSilverman.com. You can also find her on Facebook at Sharon Silverman Crochet, and on Ravelry under the name CrochetSharon.