As part of my current project #100daysofmycrochetgarden over on Instagram, I recently decided to have a go at free styling a crochet fern. The beauty of free motion crochet is that you can go where…
Yes, I know I have been slack in my blogging for the last couple of months, but I haven't been slack in my making. I am making a conscious effort to catch up on my blogging at the moment. So here is my "Red Barnacles". There are about 15 different reds, and well over 200 'barnacles'. They are all done in SC (single crochet), with various sizes. No pattern was followed, I made them up as I went. For about 3 months there was always a ball of red yarn and a crochet hook in my handbag! I really love the texture this creates. This is currently hanging in the ICAN@7 gallery. I'm pretty sure it will end up in my lounge room when it's finished - unless, someone likes this more than me (is that really possible?!).
Craft a playful Sylvester Amigurumi with this engaging pattern, perfect for fans to create their own version of the classic cartoon cat!
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Discover the art of freeform crochet with 25 inspiring ideas! Unleash your creativity and learn how to craft unique fibre masterpieces.
As part of my current project #100daysofmycrochetgarden over on Instagram, I recently decided to have a go at free styling a crochet fern. The beauty of free motion crochet is that you can go where…
Hyperbolic crochet artist Gabriele Meyer uses crochet to create works of art that also model hyperbolic surfaces. Check it out!
Discover the art of freeform crochet with 25 inspiring ideas! Unleash your creativity and learn how to craft unique fibre masterpieces.
Mickey Mouse Amigurumi Crochet Doll: Classic, Handcrafted Disney Character, Perfect for Fans & Gifts!
Math was always my favorite class in school and in college. And now I found math beauty in crochet. This is crochet hyperbolic coral. Dr. Daina Taimina, a professor of mathematics at Cornell University, discovered that the best way to make models of hyperbolic surfaces is using crochet. Creating hyperbolic models using crochet is relatively simple: in …
Enjoy evocative spring crochet daffodils in various free patterns for beginners and more complex designs. Create unique accessories or incorporate them into larger items like bags, blankets, or pillows.
The Cute Christmas Mouse amigurumi is a delightful project that brings the magic and warmth of the holiday season into the world of crochet. This charming
Embark on a delightful crafting journey with the timeless charm of Tweety Bird, now in the cozy form of Amigurumi! This delightful pattern brings to life the
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Here you’ll find a number of fun, lovely and adorable crochet dog patterns ideas that are indeed worth going for!
Peppa Pig Amigurumi Crochet Doll: Handcrafted, Charming Character from the Popular Kids' Show, Ideal for Young Fans!
Freeform crochet is artistic, creative and rule-less but that doesn’t mean that it’s hard to learn! These ten tips will help get you started.
Squirtle Amigurumi Crochet Toy: Charming, Handmade Pokémon Doll, Ideal for Collectors & Enthusiasts!
Crochet this bright and cheery daisy granny square bag that brims with nostalgia! 15 granny squares are seamed together in a clever way to create this bag!
Crochet pumpkin pillow free pattern and video. Easy step by step tutorial to crochet a pumpkin pillow for your home.
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With these free crochet chinchilla patterns, you can recreate chinchilla as huggable, and softest amigurumi for kids much more easily.
Charizard Amigurumi Crochet: Fiery, Handmade Pokémon Doll, Perfect for Collectors & Fans of All Ages!
Dive into the world of crochet with the Scooby-Doo Amigurumi, a fun and delightful project that brings the beloved canine character from the classic cartoon
Create your own Squidward Tentacles Amigurumi, a fun project for fans to bring this beloved character to life in a unique, handmade form!
Make a colorful, free-form doodle weaving using a homemade cardboard loom. Simple enough for kids, teens, and adults alike!
I've taken to my hook like nobody's business the past few weeks and I've been blowin' and a goin' with that thing. I whipped up an afghan for my in the works bedroom makeover (sharing that soon, yay!) and even started on a stash busting afghan to help me get some more room in my
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Happy birthday to Mike! :D The young kraken was one of Mike's birthday presents this year. I thought I would share the pattern, spread the joy! :D I used: a bit of grey worsted weight…
Add some beautiful granny square cardigans to your collection and enrich it with the cozy, vintage look that always in style.
The Jigglypuff amigurumi brings the world of Pokémon to life in a soft, whimsical form, perfect for fans and crafters alike. This adorable character, known
Make your holidays special with this Cute Amigurumi Christmas Tree pattern, a charming and unique addition to your festive decorations!
Hyperbolic crochet artist Gabriele Meyer uses crochet to create works of art that also model hyperbolic surfaces. Check it out!
I had time last weekend to play with an idea that had been bumping around in my head for a while - a freeform slipstitch fabric, folded in three to make a little clutch purse. If you read this blog regularly you'll know that I am a stickler for precision, organisation, structure, patterns... all of which I had to pretty much ignore in order to get this idea out of my head. It went bananas on Instagram and Facebook as I posted project pictures over the weekend. So, by request, here is the "pattern" to make your very own Fiesta Clutch :) Please keep in mind that this is an inherently random and personalised pattern - no two (even made by the same person) will be exactly alike. So, consider the following a set of guidelines and supports to help you rather than a strict pattern! Queue or Favourite this pattern on Ravelry here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fiesta-clutch ------------------------------- PATTERN: FIESTA CLUTCH ------------------------------- Materials: - base colour 4 ply cotton - ~50g (I used Red Heart Miami in White) - mixed coloured 4 ply cottons - ~50-80g all up (I used Red Hear Miami in blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow and green - use as many or as few as you like). - Vilene or other iron on interfacing - 2.75mm hook and 3 or 3.25mm hook - scissors - yarn needle - iron (with a steam setting) and ironing board - press studs - sewing needle and thread Stitches: This pattern uses all US terminology ch - chain stitch sc - single crochet slst - slip stitch Notes: - Use 100% cotton or bamboo yarn! The surface slip stitching will stretch and warp your fabric base, and you need to be able to apply heat and steam with an iron to get it flat again, as well as ironing on the interfacing. If you use acrylic, the fabric will go really strange and droopy when you iron it. PATTERN Part 1 - Base Fabric Use 2.75mm hook The first thing to do is decide how big you want your Fiesta to be - coin purse? clutch? laptop cover? The height of the base fabric should be 3 times the height of your finished bag, but you can play around with how long each fold is. For example, my white Fiesta Clutch fabric pictured above is 19cm wide and 33cm high, which was 40sc and 72 rows for me. Your tension may be different. Once you have your measurements, make a chain a bit longer than you want the width of the bag. The length will depend on your tension; if you want to be 100% sure of a snug fit, a tension swatch is helpful. ch1 extra at the end, and turn. sc into the second chain from your hook, and sc in each ch to the end. *ch1, turn, sc in each sc to end of row* Repeat * to * until your base fabric is the height you want. Next, we will do an sc border around with an extra sc in each corner to give a clean edge for joining later. sc border: ch1, turn, 2sc first sc, then sc in each stitch to end of row, 2sc in last stitch. Turn your fabric 90 degrees, sc in the end of the last row (this is probably the same space that you did the 2sc in). Continue sc in the side of each row until you reach the next corner. Turn your fabric 90 degrees, 2sc in the first ch of starting chain (same space as the last sc of the side edge). sc in each ch to the end of the row, 2sc in the last ch. Turn your fabric 90 degrees, and sc in the first row of sc. sc in each row to the end, slst join to first sc. Finish off. (for the first Fiesta I made, I did the sc border after the freeform slip stitching and it was much more difficult at that stage!) Part 2 - Free Form Slip Stitch Use 3 or 3.25mm hook. This is the part where you get to make your own artwork! Start a thread by pulling a loop through from back to front with your hook. Don't tie a knot, just keep a long starting tail and we'll sort those out later. To finish a thread, cut a long-ish tail and pull through your last loop, then pull the little knot and tail to the back of your fabric. Some guidelines for your crochet drawing: 1. Don't cross the stitches over - it'll make the fabric lumpy and it won't sit nicely at the end. 2. Don't make your slipstitching too dense. Making spirals and circles and diagonals will tug your base fabric in all sorts of strange directions, and if the decoration is too dense then we won't be able to make it sit flat at the end. You can see in this first picture that I had wayyy too many stitches in the space, and it was stretching the base fabric completely out of shape. Your fabric will get a bit lumpy and bumpy, but you should be able to mostly flatten it out with your fingers. 3. Don't be afraid of letting the base fabric show! It's part of the art! 4. Let your creative spirit fly! There is no right or wrong way to do this :D Part 3 - The Ends Once you've created your one-of-a-kind masterpiece, it's time to deal with all those ends. With a yarn needle, run each end under 4 or 5 stitches at the back, away from the edges, then snip off leaving a 1cm-ish tail. The next task is to iron your fabric flat. With a fairly hot iron and the maximum steam setting, gently press the fabric. You might need to do a bit of tugging and stretching to get the piece back to rectangular and deal with the edges. Take your time ironing, and don't forget to iron both the front and back. To secure all those ends and make a workable bag, we are going to cheat!! Get yourself some Vilene (iron-on interfacing, usually used in dressmaking and applique to give structure and firmness), and cut out a rectangle that is the same size as your fabric INSIDE THE SC BORDER. It's really important that you can still access the sc border as you'll need it to join up your bag. Place your Vilene piece on the back of your fabric (sticky side down please) and iron on gently. It will take about 5 minutes of ironing for everything to glue together, so be patient. It's still faster than figuring out how to secure all those ends separately! Give it some time to cool down and set the glue - maybe 10-15 minutes - before you move onto assembly. Part 4 - Assembly Now let's make your flat fabric into a bag! First step is to play around, folding your fabric until you're happy with the overlap on the front and the pocket inside. Turn it over so you're looking at the front and back, and the pocket is on the underside. Pick up your larger hook (3 or 3.25mm) and pull a loop of your favourite colour through the sc border at the bottom right corner (marked with a green arrow on the picture above). slipstitch the two layers of fabric together. Once you run out of pocket, continue slipstitching around the sc border until you come back to the other side of the pocket. Then, slipstitch together the final section, finish off, and use your yarn needle to poke the ends in between the fabric and Vilene. You might want to give it another quick iron to make sure everything is solidly glued down! Sew your press studs on securely with a sewing needle and thread (I put mine in the corners of the front flap to give extra protection to the Vilene corners). Ta-dah! Your very own one-of-a-kind, useful artwork :D
Learn how to crochet a cozy handmade amigurumi heart with this easy to follow tutorial. Perfect for your home or a little one!
Hello, lovely! Lately I’ve been thinking of you. Who are you, and where are you on your creative crochet journey? Are you just starting out and still learning the basics? Do you have years of…
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