* * * Do you have thin cotton thread that is too tedious to crochet in one strand and that would feel too rough if you use several strands for creating a garment? I had a few balls of thin cotton thread size 30 that I held triple stranded and turned into this durable bag. […]
LOW waist, NATURAL waist, HIGH waist skirts – what’s the difference?
* * * Skirts are designed to be worn at LOW waist, NATURAL waist and HIGH waist. Why it’s important to draw your attention to the fact that many handmade crochet/knit skirts are designed for wearing at LOW waist? First of all, let’s find out where your natural WAIST is: put your left hand on […]
MI-PARTI: BAG Crochet Pattern
* * * Mi-parti in French: “divided down the middle” Popular in the Middle Ages, the “Mi-parti” fashion style featured different colored fabrics joined together in the middle: dresses, tabards, surcoats, footwear, legwear or cowls would be half one color and half another. Colors in garments could indicate a certain status, affiliation or emulate the […]
FLEXIBILITY: Backpack or Notebook Cover Pattern
* * * For this project I’ve used POLYESTER yarn because: 1. It’s strong and light-weight – my crochet backpack of the size 44 cm x 39 cm = 17.3’’ x 15.4’’ weights 300 grams = 10.6 oz only. 2. Polyester is highly resistant to ultraviolet, water, which makes it ideal for long-term active use in bags. Polyester fibers […]
Combining crochet patterns with fabric
*** Crochet edging in old fabric shirt: I’ve noticed that collar and cuffs in my MEXX shirt lost their original black color and became somewhat grayish. Front, back and sleeves were made of another fabric (machine knitted) and remained black. So, I’ve decided to replace collar, plackets and cuffs with crocheted ones. First of all, carefully cut […]