Sewing a Murder Mystery

In the previous post we focused on mysteries dealing with quilting. Now lets look at some of the mysteries based on knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and embroidery.

 

If Hooks Could Kill by Betty Hechtman

 

Betty Hechtman started crocheting after she found a kit for children in a toy store.  She thought if a child could learn to crochet, so could she.
So far there are seven books in The Crochet Mysteries, which are set in Tarzana, California.  Molly Pink works at at bookstore and belongs to a crochet group called the Tarzana Hookers. The books contain patterns and recipes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unraveled by Maggie Sefton

 

In the first mystery in this series, Knit One, Kill Two, Kelly Flynn travels to Colorado to unravel the murder of her aunt.  There she learns to knit and makes friends at the House of Lambspun.  The 10th in the series has just been released.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Then You Dye by Monica Ferris

 

Betsy Devonshire owns the needlework shop Crewel World in Minnesota.
And Then You Dye is the16th book in this mystery series. On Monica Ferris's website you can download needlepoint patterns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some other mystery series with sewing themes:

• Blacksheep Knitting Mysteries by Anne Canadeo
• Seaside Knitter's Mysteries by Sally Goldenbaum
• Haunted Yarn Shop Mysteries by Molly Macrae
• Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries by Elizabeth Lynn Casey (set in SC)

Most of these authors have websites, and some of them include patterns.  Don't forget probably the most famous woman detective of all time, Miss Marple, is a knitter!

Please visit our website to find a crafty mystery for yourself, or visit or call (843-849-6161) us to place your selection on hold.

Thanks for reading.