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Samantha Brunson

Owner, Bobble Club House · New York, New York

Samantha Brunson is the owner of BobbleClubHouse.com, a knitting and crafting blog that chronicles the crafting community with stories from a diverse group of makers.

Samantha graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago’s Fashion Department and went on to work in the fashion industry at companies such as Donna Karan, Maggy London, and Bliss Lau. For close to 10 years, Samantha worked as a knitwear sample maker, creating intricate handmade knitwear and crochet for couture and ready-to-wear runway shows.

A self-proclaimed elderly millennial, Samantha is always looking for new ways to share her love of knitwear and crafting with the world.

Contributions From Samantha Brunson

A Theater Kid Crochets Shakespeare

To hook or not to hook . . . is that even a question when the amigurumi are this fetching?

The Queen Leaves McQueen

Kudos and gratitude to Sarah Burton whose sculptural knitwear designs continue to inspire makers everywhere.

Making It: Beginners

If at first you don't succeed, grant yourself some grace and keep practicing. Four expert makers share first projects and words of wisdom.

Making It: Calling All Swifties

Where making meets TayTay super fandom is an uplifting, inspirational place.

I Made It with Atlas: Checkered Scarf

Premiering right here on MDK, a slip-stitch stunner with that satisfying element of color play.

On Trend: Coastal Grandmother

It's the trend that's sweeping the nation ... or at least wherever there's a beach or boardwalk.

My Pretty Brown Doll

You can feel the love that fills every page of Yolonda Jordan's new book.

Crafting Resilience

Warmth and light on every page. Self-care in every stitch. Loving Brandi Cheyenne Harper's new book, Knitting for Radical Self-Care.

Confessions and Unpopular Crafting Opinions

Enter the crafter's confessional.

Behind the Designs: Alejandra Alonso Rojas

Adventures in creating designer knitwear and crochet.

Fashion Week Report: Crochet for Spring/Summer 2020

Don't be surprised if you start seeing a lot of crochet in the shops next year.

The Kids Are All Right: Knitwear at FIT

A guided tour of lively new work at the Fashion Institute of Technology.