Portfolio; DIY &Notes - a crafted journey
Note: This stitch is best suited for working in the rounds. Hence it is ideal for tapestry crochet bags and amigurumi projects.
As with the Cat & Fishes tapestry crochet bag, this Drawstring Tapestry Crochet Bag is also a one-time, one of a kind design. A large bag suitable for daily use, for packing some gear for a weekend away, or for the hopeful shopping trips.
The Ladder Stitch is generally used as a foundation (start) stitch for Brick Stitch and Herringbone stitch. This stitch can be done with either one (traditional way) or 2-needle approach.
This image will serve as reminder for those who already know how to weave the Ladder Stitch.
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| BEADING: LADDER STITCH IMAGE SOURCE: HANDMADE-JEWELRY-CLUB.COM |
This Drawstring Tapestry Crochet Bag is also a one-time, one of a kind design. This bag is crocheted with the super-intriguing Miracle Beads, aka Magic Beads. The 'magic' of these beads is that they will glow under natural light. So at the most unexpected, delightful occasion, your bag will seem to burst forth with an inner glow. Furthermore, they have the mesmerising illusion of a bead within a bead. This 'magic' has to be seen to fully appreciated.
Linked C2C (LC2C) crochet? What is it?
I talked about the Basic and most common form of C2C crochet before. But my preferred C2C crochet is this Linked C2C crochet, which I also sometimes refer to as No-Hole C2C. I have currently not as yet come across anyone doing this so this term “Linked C2C (LC2C)” or “No-Hole C2C” are my own labels to indicate:
• LC2C is made of linked stitches (LDC – Linked Double Crochet. That is a standard and pre-existing crochet terminology) and..
• that with this method, there are no pesky holes in the final fabric
So happy with our eclectic set of free reupholstered chairs. And I only used unwanted t-shirts and fabric remnants.
The chairs were free (thrown away!!!), I got a chance to learn how to reupholster chair seats, and I managed to recycle from my growing stash of fabric remnants. Who would not be happy?!!!
This Crochet Porcupine Pincusion consists of a prickle of porcupines, and they can be pretty cute. But perhaps more importantly, they are very useful, very practical. They accommodate needles of many sizes and they help organise them most efficiently.
This C2C Crochet lap blanket is based on an abstract art I saw on Pinterest. I can’t find it now and I don’t know who to credit the design to. If you know, please do let me know.
Just photos for this Pieter’s Afghan Crochet Blanket. This is the 6th crochet blanket and as with the others, this is made up of randomly chosen crochet stitches.
This is my fourth crochet afghan blanket. A Queen size blanket with randomly selected crochet stitches.
This is the fifth crochet afghan blanket I have made. For this one, I have used more pinks than is my wont. Pink and reds and whites are what someone likes 😀
This is the third afghan crochet blanket I made. Unlike blanket 1 and blanket 2, this was made to order. Well sort of .. coz I was given free rein to the colours other than it had to be a bright and colourful Queen Size afghan blanket.
As with my first afghan blanket (for Bevvie), this is blanket no.2. It also does not follow any specific pattern. Just a random selection of crochet stitches.
This was my first crochet afghan blanket. And I had no idea that more were to follow because of this one.
This was made, specially for a beloved friend in America who was going through a very hard and cold time. This was made to send love and comfort; to take the place of my arms when I couldn’t be there myself to hug and to hold her.
This crochet hanging storage bag is one of many I have done. But this is the first one that includes feature to close the bag’s opening (requested). The crochet bag is also influenced by Marimekko design (again requested by the friend). I have designed the hanging loop in such a way that it can be hung up in multiple ways. Details below …
Here are more photos of the completed crochet hanging storage bag/basket.
• 5mm crochet hook
• 1.5mm twisted cotton (from Industrial Yarns)
• Production time: 3-4 days
The bottom of the bag is based partially on an overlay crochet mandala design, “Joana’s Mandala“, a paid pattern by the talented Tatsiana Kupryianchyk (Lilla Bjorn). The final circumference has 112 sts.
Crochet up body to length desired. Any crochet stitches.
Remember to leave sufficient holes for eyelets at the top border. And that the holes must be significantly smaller than the grommet size you will be using. (8 large eyelets)
Apply the grommets.
I referenced a few Marimekko designs while doing this. Free hand sketch/crochet the poppies onto the bag.
Tip: Work with a cushion/bolster inside the bag while adding on flowers. Prevents accidentally picking up double layers.
I have made the loop for hanging so that it can either be looped over a hook or looped over a bar and buttoned down.
I made a knitted i-cord for the drawstring. I used the Clover Wonder Knitter to do this (so much easier & faster!) I chose to do a knitted cord rather than my usual crochet cords because this produces a smoother cord. That translates into smoother drawing action for the bag!
This lovely crochet border is known by many names:
• Wave Fan crochet border
• Fan crochet border
• Shell crochet border
• 3D Wave crochet border
I had never heard of C2C crochet till a few short weeks ago. When I finally went to learn it, it turned out easier than I thought.
A dear friend of mine loves Marimekko designs. I just learnt C2C crochet. It seemed a perfect time for me to attempt a lap blanket, using corner to corner crochet. This was inspired by the well known Marimekko designs.
