‘Crochet’ Archive
Posted on June 18, 2013 at 12:43 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Ragged,Rugged
http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/upcycled-linens-crochet-rag-rug-tutorial.html
Well, this rug isn’t actually ragged. It’s just made in the style of a Rag Rug which makes it rugged, for sure. What I like about this project is that it not only uses recycled thrift store sheets but also emphasizes the make-do attitude of the crocheter who, having discovered that she doesn’t have enough material in the sheets she just purchased, digs out some others from a cupboard, dies them, and creates a rug that probably looks better than it would have with only her original sheets.
I like the thriftyness of the project. I like Allison’s creativity and her excellent tutorial. I like everything except what those fabric strips would do to my wrists. But, if that isn’t a problem for you, this project will be a winner. I can just see the run on sheets at thrift stores all over the country. Watch out!
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Posted on June 17, 2013 at 11:12 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Dyed,Goodness,Hand
I was showing my mom how to dye fabric (silk to be specific) last weekend. We dabbled in a range of techniques including painting, dipping, dripping and some good old fashioned kettle dyeing. I even tested my hand at dyeing silk ribbon! So much fun!
I purchase my nekked silk (in scarf and ribbon form) and acid dyes from Dharma Trading Company (which has been one of my favorite supply sources since college…uh, a long time). I’m really loving the ribbon. I will definitely be dyeing more of that for weaving, knitting and crocheting projects. Fun!
Monster Crochet
Posted on June 13, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,Sirius,STar
Crochet Star Sirius
Written by Teresa Richardson
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Video Tutorial: Crochet Star Sirius
Video Tutorial: Crochet Star Sirius Left Hand
Skill Level - Beginner Advanced
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook – will work with different size hooks
4 ply yarn
Tapestry…
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Posted on June 11, 2013 at 2:36 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Skills,Stretching
Starting out small is always a good idea when you want to stretch your skill in crochet. Here are a few small projects which might entice you to try a new stitch, a new technique, or experiment with new fibers. If you enjoy the smaller project, you can take that stitch or technique and use it for a larger project. I did that recently with a certain stitch. I made a baby afghan using a variety of stitches that were new for me, then took one of them and made an entire shawl using just that stitch. You can do the same thing. Try one or more of these little projects to see what might work for you for a larger one.
http://akamatras.blogspot.gr/2012/12/easy-crochet-mug-cozy-diy.html
First, I like the idea of a mug cozy. If you’ve never used a button in your crochet before, this small project will be your first. The stitch pattern is an interesting one that might intrigue you. If not, take the idea and try using a different stitch with it.
http://chelle-chelle.com/index.php/2011/03/07/crochet-sampler-stitch-scarf/
For anyone who wants to get some practice in the basic stitches of crochet, this easy scarf is just the ticket. It adapts well to any size yarn with a suitably sized hook, any fiber (I tend toward the easier care fibers for scarves), and the addition of other stitches for purposes of experimentation.
http://www.crochetnmore.com/basketweaveafghansquare.htm
One of the most challenging stitches for many crocheters are the post stitches (FP and BP). These are great stitches to master since they can be used independently to make a square, a scarf, or an entire afghan or they can be used as edging or to create ribbing for cuffs and hems in sweaters. The stitches are far easier to master than they look. Here’s one site to work up a square in basketweave which is just FP and BP double crochets (FPDC and BPDC) and here’s one to get a closer look at how the stitches are formed.
With these small projects, there is not a huge investment of time or materials. You will learn the new skill quickly or you’ll abandon it and move on. In these three cases, I think you will achieve success quickly and be able to move on, using what you’ve learned to create a larger project. That’s what I’ve done in a pretty routine manner. Before I will commit to crocheting an entire afghan or sweater, I will work up a scarf or square or even a baby afghan using the stitch pattern or yarn. If I don’t enjoy using them, I’ll try something else. That way I haven’t invested all that much of my precious crochet hours.
There are plenty of other stitches and techniques for crocheters to master. Let me know what you’re interested in or stumped by and I’ll post some info for you here.
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Posted on June 7, 2013 at 10:17 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,Haileah,Scarf
Crochet Scarf Haileah
Written by Teresa Richardson
+Crochet Geek
Video Tutorial:
Video Tutorial:
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
Materials
Size H/5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn – 9-14 WPI
2 Skeins 249yds/227meters – Colors of your choice
Tapestry Needle
The combination of stitches…
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Posted on June 6, 2013 at 8:51 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Granny,Raffia
I know what you’re thinking…she reappears and then disappears again! Well, I do have good reasons for my latest absence. Firstly, Steve and I moved from our Westside apartment to a loft in Downtown LA. This was a huge adjustment, but I’m happy to report a positive and much needed change. In addition, virtually simultaneous to the move, I decided to take a new position at another firm after almost 13 years of working for the same company. Talk about turning one’s environment on its head! Okay, so the transition(s) was a bit trying, but I’ve come through all the change no worse for the wear. New job at a place that doesn’t really rank on the drama meter and a spectacular new space in which to live and work my creative fingers to the bone, a winning combo to be sure!
Studio stuff organized and easily accessible, I have begun working (needleworking that is) again. As such, what does one need when moving into a place with lots of wooden floor space? Rugs of course! So, I made one…
Sure, I could buy a rug or two (and I have), but I thought it would be really fun to carpet my naked floors with floor coverings made by my own hands.
As I already have several wool rugs, I wasn’t necessarily interested in making more woolen floor goodies. Nonetheless, I knew that I wanted my floor art to be fun, colorful, relatively lightweight and able to stand up to foot traffic. Enter, synthetic raffia…
This stuff comes in a wide variety of colors, can be spot cleaned with water and a gentle detergent, takes the heat of an iron with no problem and will withstand a plethora of feet atop its worked surface. Oh, and it’s pretty nice to work with too!
Obviously, I’ll have to do a bit more experimenting, but so far I’m pretty happy with my raffia floor grannies…
Monster Crochet
Posted on June 5, 2013 at 7:28 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Bullying,Crochet,Designing,Equality,Granny,Guerrilla
I have been told numerous times that I didn’t make or create what I made and someone else did. Even though they are hiding behind an alias so I have no idea who they are. I did create what I made as my interpretation of crochet. I thought about it and decided, let say that statement is true.
If everyone looked at all this designing as our ancestors, who are all dead by now, created…
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Posted on June 4, 2013 at 5:59 pm, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Crochet,Flower,Primus
Crochet Flower Primus
Written by Teresa Richardson
+Crochet Geek
Video Tutorial:
Video Tutorial:
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
Materials
Size H/5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn – 9-14 WPI
Scrap yarn will work
Tapestry Needle
Chain 5, join
Round 1: Work 12 Double Crochet…
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Posted on June 4, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: Announced,Everywhere,FLOWERS,Giveaway,Winner
Here’s the book that my readers were trying to win. You gave me a LOT of work to do! This one was very difficult for me. I should just stick to the random drawing. Would make it a lot easier for me to just pull a name out of a hat. But, for the month of May, I wanted to see flowers everywhere. And, I did!
I truly enjoyed clicking on every link that was posted. I found some sites I will definitely visit again and some artists whose work I’m going to be following. I narrowed my choices down to 5 – but only 1 can win, right? I loved the looks of the Tulip Field Blanket, but anyone who actually makes that is likely nutso! Or, at least I would be if I tried to make it! So, had to pass on that one. I’m a sucker for snowflakes and this one is great – but more a snowflake than a flower. These booties are beyond adorable! But, not the winner I needed. So, that brought me down to just two. So hard to decide.
I end up having to factor in aspects in my own voting that I hadn’t put in the rules. It becomes not just about the flowers, the colors, the yarns. Finally, what always draws me to a winner is the unique quality of the work and, in this case, the combination of artforms. I really tried not to give an edge to a poster’s original work(s) of art, but this month, that was the deciding factor. AND, I wound up with two winners. So, we have a Grand Prize Winner who will receive a copy of the book pictured above and a Runner Up who will receive a book from my library since I have only one copy of this book to give. Here goes!
The Runner Up is this posting by Deanna:
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Posted on May 28, 2013 at 7:57 am, by Admin
in Category Crochet | Tags: FLOWERS,Shells
I think flowers and shells go together well – at least in crochet. Elise has offered a free pattern for this very pretty Infinity Scarf.
Then she posted this pretty flower pattern and tutorial. My take on the patterns is to combine them into one smashing wearable that everyone would like to have! What do you think? What color(s) would you use? What yarn?
The scale of these pictures doesn’t help much, but I bet you get the idea. I think I’d even put a special single button in the center of the flower to add an additional bit of pizzazz. So, let us know what you think of my idea!
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/24072169@N03/5535243524
A beautiful way to combine crochet and jewelry.
Zip: 58103
I love bracelets and am especially delighted with the way the crochet designer combined the different elements of flowers and leaves to create this stunning bracelet. What a piece of arm candy!
The Grand Prize Winner is this bit of original art that demonstrates all of the elements I was looking for – crocheted flowers and mixed media. I love that it’s an original work of art. But, I also love that it’s a piece that I could reproduce with the information and pictures posted by its designer. Mine might not be a perfect copy. That’s not what I’d want. But, I could make something similar that would work in my decor and would reflect my own preferences in color, texture, etc.
Here’s the Grand Prize Entry:
This is an original creation of mine. I attached crocheted flowers to a canvas – which I covered with “paper mosaic.” This can be done with any surface, but this one was fun and the flowers looked great on it! Thanks for the giveaway! the book looks amazing!!!
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lindajm/wall-flowers
Linda
zipcode 11230
I’ll be looking forward to receiving emails from Linda and Deanna so I can send them their prizes. I hope all my readers will click on all the links to see all the creative ways crocheters (and knitters) have used flowers in their work. Perfect for Spring and Summer. Perfect for using up scraps, carry-along projects, gifting, etc. Thanks to everyone who entered and gave me (and all of us) so much inspiration! Visit the original Giveaway post to see all the Comments that contain the links. You’ll have fun!