Marie Segares is the crochet, knitting, sewing, and craft blogger behind Underground Crafter. She's not part of a secret society of crafters (though that would be cool), but she does enjoy crocheting and knitting underground while commuting on New York City subways. Marie's crochet and knitting patterns have been published by dozens of magazines, websites, and yarn companies. She's a Craft Yarn Council Certified Crochet and Knitting Instructor (Level I) and Certified Crochet and Knitting Teacher (Level II). Marie teaches locally and regionally at fiber and craft events. She shares free patterns, tutorials, craft book and product reviews, make alongs, and more on her blog.

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet,  Pom-Poms & Tassels

    Smiling Rainbow Softie

    06/30/2021 / 2 Comments

    Hello! This is Marie from Underground Crafter. I’m so excited to share my crochet pattern for the Smiling Rainbow Softie today. This is a beginner-friendly project using many of my favorite Clover tools, and I’ve linked up several helpful tutorials to guide you through making your own version. Rainbows are such a wonder and they bring so many fun colors together! I added pom pom “clouds” to my version since we only get to see rainbows after the rain! Finished Size Approximately 9” (23 cm) wide (diameter) x 4.5” (11.5…

    Read More
  • Blog,  Influencer,  Sewing & Quilting

    How To Add Safety Eyes to Fabric with Tapered Tailor’s Awl

    09/30/2019 / No Comments

    I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and I’m excited to be closing out Clover’s celebration of National Sewing Month by sharing how to add safety eyes to fabric with the Tapered Tailor’s Awl. I love to sew softies and I use safety eyes and noses to give each of my creations its own unique personality. Adding safety eyes and noses to fabric can be challenging. The tips on the back of safety eyes are not sharp enough to push through fabric, and using scissors, embroidery snips, or other cutting tools can…

    Read More