The start of a Pie Crust Crochet Obsession – part 3

I really do love collecting crochet stitch books and this is why. When a designer starts their design process you have to work through several stages before you can ever get to a finished product. Some of those critical decisions are……..

……Will your project require Yarn or Thread – and in what color. What Crochet hook size. AND of course what Stitch or Stitches do you want to use.

For the center, I looked at doing CLUSTERS, POPCORNS, PUFF STITCHES or BOBBLES. I decided to go with 5-Dc POPCORN stitch. I really liked how it POPPED (get it?!).

5-dc-Popcorn: Work 5 dc (double crochet) in stitch indicated. Drop hook from last dc made, insert hook front to back in the top of the first dc made, pick up working loop and draw through to close the popcorn. Normally you would use a sc to secure the stitch, in this pattern I am using 2 sc. Note, all popcorns will be gathered to pop on the front of the motif. 

So, off I go to practice making the 5 Dc-Popcorn start of my motif. See you later!

 

 

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The start of a Pie Crust Crochet Obsession – part 2

I saw this pie crust and started thinking about creating a Granny Square in C R O C H E T. 

As a crochet designer you have many resources like books and that’s where I started.

I hope you will follow my journey by checking back to see how I made my CROCHET PIE CRUST !

 

 

 

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The start of a Pie Crust Crochet Obsession

Recently, I became obsessed with PIE CRUSTS! On Pinterest there are some of the most gorgeous designs I have ever seen!

If you squint your eyes can you see C R O C H E T? Can you see making something as gorgeous out of yarn? Let me show you what I made.

 

 

 

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Learn a crochet stitch every day

Going through my favorite stitch book(s) I spied the Solomon’s Knot. I had never done this one before.

Curious to try – I grabbed my BIG crochet hook F/5 (3.75 mm) and began practicing (playing!). Can’t say as my first few attempts were great so I went onto youtube and found a video to step through to that AH HA! moment…..as usual I was making it too hard.

TIP: I do use larger hooks generally to learn a new stitch along with yarn not thread. By doing that I’m able to see quickly where all the connections/definitions are, then I go to thread and try.

Check out SUNDAY’S GIRL. Just imagine what other ideas will come from my AH HA! moment.

Again, I’m challenging you to pick up your #10 thread and US 7 (1.50 mm) crochet hook.

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May 2019 Calendar

May is one of my favorite months, here is why:

#1 I get to GARDEN, this year I’m going to plant TOMATO’S, POTATOES, CUCUMBERS, GREEN PEPPERS AND BROCCOLI

#2 I get to PULL WEEDS (WHA?), PULL AWAY the ground cover over my PEONIES

#3 Fill my hanging pots with FLOWERS

#4 Look for MOREL Mushrooms (I don’t eat them but I’ll help ♥)

#5 Most of all enjoy the warm SUNSHINE!

Enjoy May for all its beauty and warmth.

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Materials I like to use when designing crochet projects with you in mind

PATONS Silk Bamboo Yarn 70% Bamboo/30% Silk hand wash, dry flat, do not bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean
CARON-Simply Soft Yarn ♥♥♥♥ Yarn 100% acrylic machine wash gentle, tumble dry low
AUNT LYDIA’S Crochet Cotton ♥♥♥♥ Thread 100% mercerized cotton machine washable warm water, no bleach, roll in towel to release excess water, block
LION BRAND Wool-Ease Yarn wool and acrylic blend machine washable for easy cleaning
BERNAT Blanket chenille-style yarn 100% polyester machine washable and dryable
RED HEART—Super Saver Yarn 100% acrylic machine wash and dry
BERNAT Softee Baby Yarn 100% acrylic machine washable and dryable
BERNAT Baby Sport ♥♥♥♥ Yarn 100% acrylic machine washable and dryable
BERNAT Handicrafter Crochet Thread 100% acrylic machine washable and dryable
RED HEART ♥♥♥♥ Bamboo Crochet Thread 100% Viscose from Bamboo machine wash gentle cycle, warm water, no bleach, rinse well, roll in towel to release excess water, block
PATONS ♥♥♥♥ Grace Thread 100% mercerized cotton hand wash. Lay flat to dry, no bleach, roll in towel to release excess water, block, do  not iron or press, do not dry-clean
BERNAT MATRIX (Railroad Yarn) Thread 62% nylon, 38% polyester machine washable and dryable
LION BRAND Metallic yarn 100% acrylic hand wash, lay flat to dry
NATURALLY CARON Yarn 75% microdenier acrylic, 25% merino wool machine washable warm water, gentle cycle, machine dry low, delicate cycle
PEACHES & CREAM Thread 100% USA grown cotton machine washable warm water, gentle cycle, machine dry low, delicate cycle, no bleach
LILY SUGAR’N CREAM Thread 100% USA grown cotton machine wash or hand wash in cold water, mild soap, no bleach, roll in towel to remove excess water, tumble dry low/delicate setting, colors may run wash separately
PREMIER Cotton Fair Thread 52% cotton, 48% acrylic machine washable
LION BRAND Fun Fur 100% polyester hand wash, fluff in dryer

A yarn or thread will convey itself to a design and these are some of my fav’s! ♥♥♥♥

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April Calendar

Starting April here with lots of Sunshine and Snow on the ground…..warming up though and that’s wonderful! We’re heading to Amish Country soon…food, antiques, raffles and more. A great way to start my Spring!

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How to Lesson

HOW-TO Broomstick Lace lesson now available in FREE PATTERNS.

Learning a new crochet skill leads to more gifting possibilities!

Grab your crochet hook and broom stick and get started.

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