friday faves: crochet

After last week’s post you realize I’ve gone a little gaga with the crochet.  I’ve spent a lot of time browsing ravelry and pinterest looking at crochet projects.  It’s a whole new world.

Here are a couple of my new faves…

Skirts

• Maxi crochet skirt by Conceptcreativeblog – lacy and lovely; can be made any length
• Herringbone skirt by Elisa Sugishita – great texture and some of the projects show it more streamlined without the bottom ruffle.  Many do complain about all the double crochet though.
• Mauve by Kim Hargreaves – fun use of granny squares!

Blankets

• Happy Colours Blanket – Fun excuse to use lots of colors
• Hexagon Table Runner – Could easily be a blanket.  Love the portability of the hexagons.
• As-We-Go Stripey Blanket – Stripes, polka dots and picots.

Bags

• Crocodile Stitch Owl Bag by Amanda Chapman – Owls!
• ACCROchet Granny beach bag by ACCROchet – patchwork, lots of options, great size
• Granny Square Tote by B.hooked crochet – subtle texture – great every day bag

Jewelry

• Noir Necklace by Melody Maria Fulone – crochet thread makes it daintier and it’s a great excuse for a few pretty beads
• Julie Cuff by Robyn Chachula – I don’t like the bulk of cuffs but a lighter, flatter one?  I think I can…
• Lotus Flowers Cuff by creativeyarn – Another cuff but this one has a nice curved edge

Towels

• MOMogram Dishtowel by Maria Bittner – pretty towel and a great use of embroidery too
• Crochet Edged Tea Towel by Kara Gunza – buy a towel and put a pretty edge on it
• Dorothea / Daily Grind Dishtowels by Lion Brand Yarn – Stripes with absorbent texture

Looking through crochet projects opened a whole new world.  New designers, new designs, lots to get lost in.  One thing I needed to adjust to – the amount of yarn used.  A couple thousand yards for a blanket or a skirt wasn’t unusual.

But they are fun and pretty.

I’ll catch you on the (purl?) side…