crochet
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Crochet tools in my toolbox Oh My!
As you will probably be able to tell from my tool box of crochet tools I have been around the crochet block for a while. Crazy I know! I think my start of my crochet no pattern journey came because I am left handed and I crochet tightly so the different hooks size helps me get… Read more
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Next statement necklace
I am working up a new necklace using this fun yarn. This one will be a statement necklace. I am contemplating interchangeable side pieces from the main piece. As you can see in the fourth picture I have on each side these barrel screw in clasps. So now that I want to have a different… Read more
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Black bracelet finished
Once I started on making bracelets I knew I wanted to make a black one and I knew I wanted to use a nylon thread. Durability and easy dry if I got it wet, plus black will go with more things I wear. Read more
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Demim bracelet for me.
I decided that I would make a bracelet for myself using the denim thread I got the other day. I of course had to have a crochet hook on it as a charm. Read more
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Finished new necklace
I found this great denim color thread and could not resist making one of my new statement style necklace. Well I dug through my many “things” and found this piece. “Hide My Crazy” charm was just perfect for me. This piece also has interchangeable disks and interchangeable dangle gems. This one will be for me. Read more
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New bracelet one day later
I finished this bracelet yesterday and today I wore it all day. It was comfortable and had no problems with it getting unhooked, stuck anywhere. I am very happy with it. It will be fun to change the center out to match other clothes I wear. Read more
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Bracelet
I wanted to see if I could make a bracelet using the technic I have been making necklaces. Here are the results.The main decorative piece has interchangeable center so I can match it up with a different outfit.I crocheted it in gray #10 thread on a #9 steel hook and a single crochet stitch. This… Read more
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Favorite crochet stitches
I was thinking today about my favorite crochet stitches. I have a preference for thread work and felting work. For thread it is single crochet. My reason is because I am normally covering and don’t want holes. Second is, hdc/sc. For my crochet felting, it is half double. I do a front and back loop… Read more
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Another necklace completed.
First and foremost these pictures are crummy. I have a terrible time taking pictures of crochet. This will look great with a denim top or dress. The yarn has just a little sparkle to it. Read more
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Orange wreath in steps
I decided to show this completed wreath in steps. Again using #7 Steel hook and #10 Crochet cotton. Added fun for in orange and gold studded stars. Read more
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I joined the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America)
I decided to rejoin the Crochet Guild of America. I do believe in the basic tenants of the organization and it has been a leader in keeping crochet alive. Read more
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A new crocheted firecracker
Decided to make another one and add a neck piece to it to become a necklace. Read more
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* updated Crocheted Firecracker
I decided to try a woolly that is in non-felting yarn. I thought this yarn was pretty cool and that it would make up interesting. It all just single crochet stitches. I will still add some embellishments too it. I decided to make this a necklace also. Added a cord to it and turned it… Read more
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Flower results from yesterdays felting
Here are the pictures of the felting process. After this process is completed it will be shaved and cleaned up. I am considering adding color on this and re-felting it. As you can see it went from being 12” to now after felting it went to 6”. It felted down a little more than usual… Read more
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Bead markers
I have always had a plan to make markers for my crochet. I have had the letter beads for several years. Yesterday I finally took the time to make them. The “hook” pin has the letter for each size of hook. You can see the hook I’m using is an “M” I also made a… Read more