A Flock of Sheep in Autumn: I sometimes teach knitting for my friends/acquaintances. And this type of sheep often becomes a good sample for crochet beginners to try. It's easy and fun to put colouful felts as one likes.
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Mad Man Afghan Have you noticed how much TV shows' interior designers love to throw in a crochet blanket or an afghan on the sofa in the show's living room? I must admit I love that they do. And I am always on the lookout for such scenes not only in shows, but movies as well. I sometimes pause scenes as to have a better look at the stitch or pattern, lol! I love that such crochet or knit pieces instantly give more coziness and warmth to the whole set. You immediately get the desire to curl up under one and just drift away! Mad Man Blanket Another thing that is interesting is that most of the times it is a granny square blanket. Some of the colorwork used in these is truly inspiring. Friends Granny Blanket Parks & Recreation Blanket Gilmore Girls Rose Afghan Sadly, my living room is void of such gorgeousness. Hubs loves to take naps in the living room, which honestly drives me mad, but still I would love to make a granny blanket for his naps. As a project, it has been on my bucket list for almost an eternity. We have a woolen blanket with a Native-American print, which would be more suitable for a pioneer cabin or a cottage in the mountains rather than our living room, but we love it dearly. Do you have crocheted blankets in your living room? Are you a fan of such blankets?
You can start a project with foundation stitches even when you have to increase and decrease! I'll show you how in this video tutorial on Moogly!
This is another piece inspired by the Victorian era. I have always admired these neck-cradling warmers that luxuriously fall down to caress the shoulders, so I designed this one that has been swirling in my head for a while. The ridged neck-pattern gives a solid structure for the lace part to develop and grow. This time I used Alize's Lana gold which is a mix of acrylic (51%) and wool (49%) it which made it a perfect choice for this project. The neckwarmer is customizable - meaning you can make it according to your preferred size. Pattern etsy and ravelry.
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Paid Pattern by Svetlana Gordon What is Bosnian crochet? It is a simple slip stitch crochet technique where the slip stitches are worked into either the front or the back loop only. Thus, the fabric created is not only thick, but exceptionally warm too. This technique was traditionally used to make socks, slippers / feet warmers, mittens and hats. The hook employed in this type of crochet is an unusual one. It has a long, flat and fat body that slopes down at the neck/hook. The reason for this is that you pull the stitches over the body to create a bigger loop, because if you tried slip stitching, then you know the stitches tend to get very tight and small with regular hooks. Here's a video of how it is done. Although now popular around the world, in the past Bosnian crochet (originating from Bosnia, of course) was most widely practiced in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It also goes by the names of Shepherd's and Dutch knitting. Free socks pattern by Donna Druchunas My grandma used this technique to make us house slippers. However, I've never tried it myself, because slip stitches are tedious and I get easily tired working them. Have you done anything in this technique? Free scarf pattern by Vashti Braha / Image credit: txgardener
Making a gift is always better than buying one. When you craft something, you put time, effort, and love into that precious item, and no matter how well it comes out, your friends and family will feel the love you’ve put into it. Although crafting an item might seem simple at first, figuring out exactly
Since moving to the United States from Paraguay Maria has been able to devote herself full-time to her art, which includes crochet.
David Catá es un artista apasionado por la música, la pintura, la escultura y la fotografía, entre otras disciplinas artísticas. A nosotros nos han llamado particularmente la atención sus obras que…
Crochet patterns for a banana and banana skin by Little Conkers. Detailed, fully-illustrated crochet pattern for this fun fruit.
Mary Dunn es una artista estadounidense dedicada, sobre todo, a la pintura. No obstante, también ha empleado el ganchillo en algunas de sus obras. En ese apartado, nos han llamado la atención sus r…
Yarn Ball Pals (with Basket), free crochet sphere pattern by Underground Crafter | These fun yarn friends are great for using up scraps while making you smile!
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Another thing I made for myself this winter is this granny square bolero. It had been on my list for ages, and I am glad I had this crossed off. It is one giant square, sewed at the sides. I envisioned it with the ribbing pattern for the sleeves, which was a spectacular idea, because they complement the granny stripe pattern fantastically. When put on, they give the upper part of the bolero a bit of a puff. I wish I could have taken a picture of me with it on, but if you read my last post, this place is still in a state of utter and complete mayhem. Along with the poncho, this is my second best worn piece this winter.
I had an Imp-ish idea. So I played around with some Rico Cotton and a 4mm hook and came up with one of these: A festive Imp And, well you know how these things tend to multiply once you start making them ... Fancy making one or two? The pattern is in my Etsy shop here. Have a great week! Xx Posted with Blogsy
Para los gourmets del punto y el ganchillo, he aquí una colección de comida lanera. Ni engorda, ni sube el colesterol, ni se indigesta…, todo ventajas. Como de costumbre, el enlace que figura debaj…
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Mary Dunn es una artista estadounidense dedicada, sobre todo, a la pintura. No obstante, también ha empleado el ganchillo en algunas de sus obras. En ese apartado, nos han llamado la atención sus r…
Hekling er en gammel garnteknikk som er enkel å ha med seg i sofaen, på reise eller på terrassen. Det trengs bare garn gjerne i flere farger, men det er enkleste å begynne med bare et garnnøste. Heklenål er eneste arbeidsredskap, men ofte trengs en saks og nål til å feste tråder. På de fleste…
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It was one of Ruta's heavenly birds that captured my attention and it opened the gates to Ruta's amazingly mind-blowing world of micro crochet. I invited her over for an interview, so let's find out more about this masterful designer. Hello Ruta and welcome to the blog! Please introduce yourself to my readers- who is Ruta privately and professionally? I am a crochet loving caffeine junky. Sewing thread hoarder. Princess on a bead. You earned your bachelor and master’s textiles degree at the Vilnius Art Academy, Faculty of Arts in Kaunas. Who was most influential in your work /inspiration and how did your artistic career develop through the years? All of my teachers where and are very strong personalities, incredible artists. Of course, some of them had more influence, but I think it would be politically incorrect to exclude any of them:) I am just glad to have studied in the period they were professors at the academy. I've come to understand that you participated in the costume making for theater plays. What did that engagement require and what kind of costumes did you make? Yes, the theater is always in my life, even though I hate it. :) Just kidding. Although, even if I don't actively pursue work in the theater, somehow I end up there. Just finished one in Oslo where I was a scenographer. Your micro crochet jewelry is dazzling, unique and extraordinary, made out of the thinnest sewing threads. How did sewing threads enter your life and enchant you? My grandmother is a seamstress, her house was full of sewing threads and fabrics. It was natural. Later during my studies I remember I bought an old box at a flea market where I accidentally found a 0,75mm hook. And I was hooked. Besides sewing threads that are your signature tool for telling your stories and expressing your world, what other materials do you enjoy using and incorporating in your pieces? For me the most favorite place in the world is a hardware store, when I get to one I feel like a child in a candy store – I go nuts - I want to buy everything and implement in to my work. Of course I have some preferences, my number one favorite material, after sewing threads of course, is beads. But for now they are stored in large quantities under my bed waiting for their turn. Your portfolio looks like a wondrous, colorful storybook. As a motif, paradise birds seem to be your signature pieces. Can you please share the process of creating one? What does the birth of a bird look like? It looks like a lengthy process because your work is immaculate to perfection and extremely detailed. There are a few stages: first of all I gather all my threads and I stare at them Oo. I decide on the type and figure out the gamma. I begin with the feather. Since crocheting is a long and sometimes meditating process, by the time I finish the feather I usually contemplate the rest of the bird. Apart from birds, what other motifs do you like to work on? I would like to work on many things. I always have tons of projects circling my mind but given the limited amount of time we are given only few materialize. At the moment I'm obsessed with victorian sentimental mourning hair jewelry. What comes next – only my doctor knows :) Your participation in exhibitions is extensive and admirable. What exhibition had the greatest impact and influence in your promotion as a micro crochet artist ? I only recently started to actively participate as a crotchet artist, so it's kind of hard to pick one, but I think the honorable mention award I got from the Triple Parade exhibition gave me a boast. Can you describe an ordinary day working on your crochet pieces? TV's on, 1th cup of coffee, squirrel turning the wheel making electricity for my TV. Nothings on. I prefer to dive strait into work while I'm drinking my first cup of coffee but it all depends on the light and the time of the year. For crocheting I usually need good lighting. In the summer I can work from early morning to late at night. What part of the process is the most enjoyable? Is there a particular place where you like to work? I would say manual labour – the actual crocheting – when I contemplate new ideas. What do you do in your free time? Drink coffee extensively and enjoy being lazy. Your plans for the future? Any upcoming exhibitions? I am opening my studio for Oslo Open festival this weekend. One of my birds is in France right now, another one in the Netherlands and soon it will be traveling to Ukraine. So my birds are pretty busy at the moment. If you like Ruta's work, you can follow her on her social media: Web, IG FB.
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I was so touched to receive this very special package of more than four dozen different crochet mandalas for the Mandalas for Marinke remembrance project. If you’re just tuning in, learn about the pro
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Click Here to add this fun pattern to your Raverly queue and favorites!! . The Amazing Grace Headband is another Free Pattern in my Amazing Grace Series… This series was designed in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Please consider donating pieces from this series to benefit those who are suffering or recovering from Breast Cancer. […]
Sometime,when we make amigurumi dolls.You will often need to join the legs and continuing to make a body.In this tutorial I will show how to do it. Make sure legs both face the same way.
This is a video featuring someone doing finger crochet using roving. The video is part of a thesis that takes an intellectual approach to finger crochet, explaining how you are closer to the work when
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The Obey Crochet es el proyecto de Stephanie Toppin. Stephanie es ganchillera, ni teje ni quiere saber nada de esas gemelas que saben hacer puntos del derecho y del revés y no se pueden separar la …
The granny stripe circle is a lovely pattern to make mandalas, coasters, table(cloths) placemats, use for round cushions, and the list goes on if you have an adventurous and wild imagination. Here's how to make one. Supplies: * DK yarn in as many colors you'd like and a 4 mm hook * scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving ends You may want to work ends/tails as you go. Learn how I do that here. Stitches in US terms: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), chain space (ch-sp), double crochet (dc). Measurements of sample circle: Pattern Foundation and round 1: In color 1, ch4 (counts as 1dc+1 ch) and in last st from hook, d1, ch1 eleven times (12 dcs -we are going to retain this number in the next rounds as well). Sl st with first st to end round. Round 2: Insert color 2 in ch-sp (any, I usually do it in the one before the last of round 1), ch3 (counts as the 1st dc) and dc1, ch1, and in next and all other ch-sps, dc2, ch1. Sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 3: Insert color 3 in ch-sp, ch3 (counts as the 1st dc) and dc2, ch1, and in next and all other ch-sps, dc3, ch1. Sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 4: Insert color 4 and repeat round 3. (Repeat round 3 to increase the circle to your desired size.) Sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 5: Insert color 5 in ch-sp, ch3, dc2, ch1, dc3. In next (and all other ch-sps) work this pattern: dc3, ch1, dc3. When last ch-sp is filled, sl st with 1st st to end round. Round 6: Insert color 6 in ch-sp, and repeat round 5. Work rest of tails. Hope you have fun!
