* * * 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. […]
Easter EGG from bright yarn leftovers or MOUSE from darker yarn leftovers: FREE crochet pattern
*** How do you use yarn leftovers? This written FREE CROCHET PATTERN shows how to crochet Easter Eggs with pieces of bright yarn, or a create body of a Mouse by utilizing your dark yarn :). What’s so special about small yarn leftovers? I found approx. 11 meters = 12 yards of unknown SOFT vintage yarn […]
MI-PARTI: BAG or CUSHION Crochet Pattern
* * * The BIG Mi-Parti BAG can be easily turned into a great CUSHION that will look great in any modern interior. Just sew two pieces together and fill in the inside with polyester wadding-batting (Sintepon) or alike: INSTAGRAM The FREE WRITTEN crochet pattern for mini bag is offered to all supporters of Conceptcreative.store […]
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 […]
What’s the name of crochet stitch?
*** I get such questions on Etsy now and then, so today I thought it’s useful to write it on my blog because Etsy prevents using different fonts in messages (bold or italic, blue or red letters). Besides, you can’t press on links in messages if such links are not associated with Etsy.com (such as […]
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 […]
Choosing the right YARN and HOOK to achieve great results
I started knitting in 1982 and created cute dresses for my dolls. But it was another 8 years before I plucked up the courage to knit my first wearable cable sweater using charts published in German magazines and yarn my mother had on hand. My first double crochet stitches I tried out in 2008; in […]