Crochet is the perfect go to for me right now, especially sitting in the evenings as tv gets very tired very quickly! I have always found it very calming, all you ever have to think about is one stitch at a time. After making the pillar to post shawl/poncho last september, I had my eureka … Continue reading yea for crochet – 2 new tanks
So how are ye all? I am sure everyone (I know I am) is still reeling in shock at how things can get up-ended so fast, and still changing daily. In Ireland all changes had been introduced over the course of the last few weeks, from closing schools first then closing pubs, then restaurants to … Continue reading Fashion Revolution plans, crochet makes and embroidered skirt
As well as making the sweaters and tunic skirts, I made three dress. They were very enjoyable but took a fair amount of trial and error. Originally my stitch mixes were very ambitious but also very fussy so I crocheted and frogged in equal measure. Figuring colours was also tricky as I wanted to used … Continue reading FASHION REVOLUTION 2019 – Tee shirt dresses and discussions
For this years fashion revolution, I had decided I would like to do a similar project to last years where I donated specific upcycled makes to a local charity shop so they could ‘exhibit’ these and sell in store. Last years theme was denim, and this years is tee shirts and sweaters. The reason I … Continue reading Fashion Revolution 2019 – Tee Shirt to dress / skirt / tunic
My favourite way to finish sweaters is a crochet edge, one reason is its incredibly quick way to finish, and the second is it gives a sweet hand-made touch - the last one I did was a navy cardigan - I don't have the before photo but it was a zara long cardigan which was … Continue reading My ‘Anthro’ crochet beach dress
I got this sweater at the euro rail - its one of the few things I bought in a charity shop this year. I am trying to get through what I have here - but I seem to make an exception for the euro rail - I often think these are the 'no hope-ers' and … Continue reading Sweater Remake
at the beginning of the year, I went through all the fabrics,/stash, and acquired charity shop buys and I made a plan to try and get through them. Stash is about 12 x half, 1 and 2 metre lots with 1 x 3 metre piece. I divided everything by colour and then drew up some' … Continue reading the best laid plans – future projects and cashmere sweater.
I got this jumper in a charity shop last year. I can never resist a fine knit wool, this has some silk and rayon in the mix so its light and warm. Its also got the style neckline I find odd, its neither a polo, or round neck, but I figured I would 'road test' … Continue reading refashion sweater to summer sweater with crochet trim
gosh - these 1euro buys....... currently I am on a self-imposed charity shop buy ban (unless its so so essential - are coats essential?) as I have to work through what I have! This tee shirt was bought as I wanted to try out a crochet panel on a tee shirt which is pretty much … Continue reading stripy tee – with crochet panel
Some years ago, I learned how to crochet properly. and the one thing about crochet, for me at least is, it instills patience, and shows that all mistakes can be undone. Another nice thing about crochet is that you are making the garment and fabric up at the same time and if you crochet in … Continue reading pillar to post, cardigan to poncho
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