World-Famous Crochet Museum

Joshua Tree National Park


An old lime-green photo booth is the home of Bunny, Buddy and hundreds of their crocheted friends collected by Shari Elf. The artist, singer, fashion designer, raw-food chef and life coach has not mastered the art of crocheting herself.


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