About Sascha Blase-van Wagtendonk
Sascha Blase-van Wagtendonk, known for her crochet blog A La Sascha (www.alasascha.com), publishes a variety of crochet patterns in both Dutch and English. She is the author of several crochet books in Dutch, including Crochet Ragdolls.
Since beginning her creative journey by blogging in 2009, Sascha has released more than 15 books of original patterns and designs, covering different subjects from ragdolls and 'onesiegurumi' to socks, scarves and more.
A strong focus of her professional work is developing clear, vibrant crochet books that appeal to both beginners and more advanced makers. She is known for combining beautiful photography with easy-to-follow instructions, symbol diagrams, and step-by-step guidance. Through her books, Sascha has carved out a space in the crochet world by combining creativity with usability, making both decorative and functional pieces accessible and inspiring.
Sascha lives in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Follow her on Instagram @alasascha