My love for crochet art began with Clare Crespo's show of crochet food in 2000 at George's Gallery in Los Angeles. Clare is so inspiring on an insane amount of levels. More of her work is included below. As a serial hobbyist, crochet is one of my favorite mediums! First taught to me by the talented Cal Patch when she had her shop in the LES, her lessons can be found online at Creative Bug. Here are some crochet artists that I've been inspired by recently. Like all Radder posts, links to their sites are clickable on their names. I have loads more of crochet inspiration on my Pinterest boards. Miyoshi Barosh * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sarah Applebaum not crochet, but equally rad: Sarah's night sky space puddle: Some of Sarah's recent work is currently on view at Little Lodge SF, a Gallery-Creative-Studio-Art Club House at 1306 12th Avenue at Irving Street in San Francisco. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Olek * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Icelandic Love Corporation photo of Bjork by Inez and Vindooh * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ming Yi Sung * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Alexandra Bircken * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anu Tuominen * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Jo Hamilton a cool video on Vimeo of her process * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Clare Crespo I am a proud owner of a cupcake sculpture from Aaron Rose's Alleged Gallery and her cookbook, The Secret Life of Food. Crocheted food is only one sliver (like all of the artists included) of the amazingness that Clare does. See more of her projects: Hurray Today and Yummyfun Kooking. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ernesto Neto I also included his work here on the blog * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Toshiko Horiuchi-MacAdam photo by Charles MacAdam photographs by Masaki Koizumi, a wonderful interview with her here * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ruth Asawa For me, Ruth is by far one of the most inspiring contemporary artists – with an incredible history and artist/mother work ethic. Some great videos about Ruth here and here and larger images here. Many of the photos of Ruth and her family are by Imogene Cunnigham. Also, this blog, is a treasure trove of crochet inspiration. All images via artists sites unless otherwise credited.

No olvidéis que este domingo día 21 de julio de 2013 tenemos quedada lanera con "Les Liantes de la Troka", esta vez nos encontraremos en el PA&XOCOLATA de Sant Quirze del Vallès de 11h a 13h. Kedadas labores grupo Sabadell - St. Quirze

A good friend of mine is pregnant with her first baby, a little boy, due at the beginning of June! I really like to hand-make things for my closer friends, I just think it's something special. So when I saw this knit pattern on Etsy for a very affordable price... ...I decided to buy it and use it as sort of a template (mostly for sizing, as I'm unfamiliar with newborns) to create a crochet pattern. After struggling for quite some time, and trying it a few different ways, I think I got it figured out to my liking. Here's my version (sans baby...maybe I should buy a life-size doll to put in there :) : Excuse the yellowy-pink lighting, that's my bedroom light for ya.AND IT'S FREE! :) Well, except the yarn, of course. And I made it an easy, relatively quick (a few hours), free pattern for you. :) I love how pointed my ends are--more like a real football. And I have to say, I added an extra row to the hat after taking these pictures, because I wanted to make sure the hat was big enough. And it stretches, so I think we're good. :) Also, I used a smaller hook than you usually would with this weight yarn because I really wanted mine to be firm and keep its shape, unlike some of the cocoons out there. You have to stitch loosely with this hook so it isn't TOO stiff, though. It's still very soft and I can't wait to see her baby boy wrapped up in it! Finished size of cocoon: 17 inches long (unrolled) and 20" circumference YOU WILL NEED: K-sized hook Bulky (says 6) weight yarn--I used Lion Brand Hometown USA, in Billings Chocolate (2 rolls, or 10 oz) and New York White (1 roll, or 5 oz, although I didn't use NEARLY all of it). MAGIC CIRCLE=the best way to start anything in rounds (if it's closed, anyway). Check out how to do it HERE! sl st=slip stitch ch=chain st=stitch sc=single crochet RD=round (like "row") *=repeat (#)=final number of stitches in the round, not including joining sl st or ch 1s. ALSO, ONE FINAL NOTE: When doing the sc, I only did it through the top/back loop, not both. This is what gave the whole thing its bumpy texture, and it made it more flexible. I like it this way, but you're welcome to pull through both loops in your sc as usual. It will just be stiffer. HAT: With brown yarn, Magic Circle. 5 sc in circle, pull to close tightly. Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 1: 2 sc in each st around (10). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 2: [2 sc, 1 sc]* around (15). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 3: [sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (20). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 4: [sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (25). Join with 1st sc by sl st. Change to white by pulling yarn through loop on hook--this will take place of the ch 1 here. You can crochet over the tail and it will blend right in. RD 5: sc around with white (25). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 6: sc around with white (25). Join with 1st sc by sl st. Change to brown in same method as above. RD 7 & 8: sc around with brown (25). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 9: sc around (25). Join with 1st sc by sl st, tie off and weave in ends. This is where you ooh and ahh at your awesomeness. :) FOOTBALL COCOON: With brown yarn, Magic Circle. 5 sc in circle, pull to close tightly. Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 1: 2 sc in each st around (10). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 2: [2 sc, 1 sc]* around (15). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 3: [sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (20). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 4: [sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (25). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 5: [sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (30). Join with 1st sc by sl st. Change to white (see method in hat directions above). RD 6: WITH WHITE, [sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (35). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 7: [sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (40). Join with 1st sc by sl st. Change back to brown. RD 8: WITH BROWN, [sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (45). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. RD 9: [sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc]* around (50). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. This is where we stop increasing. RD 10-33: sc around (50). Join with 1st sc by sl st, ch 1. Should be around 17" long at this point. RD 34 (or when you've achieved desired length): sc around (50). Join with 1st sc by sl st, tie off and weave in ends. Using your crochet hook or large needle, sew in the white lines (I eyeballed it...but I can tell you that I started the long center line 3 rounds up from the white and had the shorter lines 3 stitches away from the center...and I tried to make all 5 of them equidistant. Also, if you are using the crochet hook, you can insert your hook from right side to wrong side and pull a little yarn loop through, then slip stitch your way across the right side. When you're a stitch away from the end, remove your hook and insert it from wrong to right side to pull the loop through the end and sl st there...tie off and weave in ends as usual. There you have it! I hope the little baby boy in your life enjoys this quick, easy, adorable football baby cocoon as much as I enjoyed making it!

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A great crochet pattern for advanced beginners. A nice easy pattern which works up beautifully. They make wonderful housewarming gifts. This is a digital download. Once payment is received your download will be available. Simply click download and you'll have your new pattern! This is fully printable to you can keep it to use time and again! Great for beginners and anyone who fancies giving a new craft a go! You will need: Cotton yarn 3.5 mm crochet hook Scissors Yarn needle Find the sunflower coaster pattern here ---> https://tidd.ly/3I43UCE Find us on YouTube ---> www.youtube.com/c/mumsymakes Find us on Facebook ---> www.facebook.com/mumsymakescrochet Find us on Instagram ---> www.instagram.com/mumsy_makes/ Find us on our website ---> www.mumsymakes.com ** Dimensions ** You can make these as small or as large as you need for your specific curtains. Items will be sent to the address provided with your Etsy account. Please make sure the details are correct before ordering. ** Returns & exchanges ** Please note orders cannot be cancelled once downloaded.

This two-color shawl begins with only a few stitches and increases in width to form an asymmetrical triangle. Each right side row increases the overall stitch count by 1 stitch.Bands of garter stitch are alternated with bands of a simple slipped stitch pattern. The border is worked in a garter lace pattern.Although this is a shawl, it is important to obtain gauge in order to avoid running out of yarn. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge. The gauge given in the pattern is a blocked gauge.Sizes: One sizeFinished Measurements: Approx. 82” (208 cm) wide across top edge by 34” (86 cm) deep measured from top edge to point.Yarn: Barrett Wool Co Home Fingering, 100% American Wool, MC: Bluff, 2 skeins, CC: Morning Sky, 1 skein.Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32” circular needles or size to obtain gaugeGauge: 17 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch, blocked. Always take the time to check gaugeOther Materials: tapestry needleA suggested substitute yarn is shown below.

If you purchase 5 or more patterns from my Ravelry Store at the same time (be sure to place them all in your cart before checking out), you will automatically receive a 25% discount. Long, triangular shawl with an asymmetric, slightly curved shape. Garter stitch and two different slip-stitch patterns add lots of texture. The size of the shawl is easy to adjust by working more or fewer pattern repeats. The pattern includes a photo tutorial for the Diamond pattern. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 89 ½” / 227.5 cm wide, measured across top edge 16 ¼” / 41 cm deep YARN 2 skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (420 yds / 384 m per 100 g skein, 100 % superwash merino wool), in color Moonstone or approximately 800 yds / 730 m Fingering weight yarn NEEDLES & NOTIONS size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle row counter tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends GAUGE 21 sts and 40 rows in Garter stitch = 4” / 10 cm. Gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect the amount of yarn used and the final size of the shawl.

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