Hand Dyed Yarn Kit - Palette Scarf - Pattern + Sock Yarn

The kit includes the written crochet pattern and all the yarns required to create this wonderful scarf wrap.

150g sock yarn - silver grey
10 x 10g sock yarn assorted colours to complete the center of the granny squares.
1 digital PDF pattern issued at the same time as your yarn ships.

Available via my etsy store here.

Weekend Inspirations

Firstly I’ve just managed to get some new apple green yarn, so I’m already busy imagining what create with it.

I’ve been trying for months and months to find this exact colour I jut love it. I made a small blanket last year in a really bright apple green colour and loved the finished article.

As if that wasn’t enough to be contemplating my Japanese crochet books have arrived. I shall be pouring over them at the weekend. The photography is absolutely scrumptious.





So whatever you are up to this weekend, apart from crocheting, have a great one.

Artist’s Crochet Satchel

I’ve been drawing so much lately I thought I should come up with a bag to keep all my sketch books in and here it is.

 
The pattern is really simple and yet I feel effective. The effect is gain from the choice of wools and yarns used.
Materials:
Approx 200g of a variety of colours of yarn. A 5.5mm crochet hook, darning needle.
Measurements:
13” wide, 11” deep, 3.5” flap approx.
Pattern:
Bag - Ch 90,
Work  48  rows in sc.
My colour combination was;
Row 1: satsuma
Row 2-3: candyfloss pink
Row 5-6: red
Row 7: mauve
Row 8-9: pink multi
Row 10,11,12: tangerine
Row 13 : red 2
Row 14-15: dusky pink
Row 17-18: red
Row 19,20,21: fuschia
Row 22: claret
Row 23: satsuma
Row 24,25,26: pink multi
Row: 27-28: organdy pink
Row 29: mauve
Row 30-31: Red
Row 32: rust
Row 33: lavender
Row 34 –35: tangerine
Row 36: plum
Row 37-38: dusky pink
Row 39-40: brick
Row 41-42: mauve
Row 43-44: baby pink
Row 45-46: claret
Row 47-48: satsuma
Strap
Ch 140 ( here I used satsuma as it was at 1st and last edge of the bag)
Work 6 rows in any colour combination.
satsuma, mauve, red, fuschia, brick, satsuma.
Finishing
Now fold the bag into a satchel shape with the straps being attached in-between from and back of bag, to the very bottom of the bag.
You can either sew it together.

Here I crocheted it together, again using satsuma, by working the strap down 27 sts at the front of the bag, 7 sts across the bottom of the bag, then 27 sts up the back of the back. Repeat on alternate side.
You can then sew all ends in and attach a button if required. Here I just attached lots of tassels.     


This pattern is offered and made available for personal use only. If you wish to reproduce this in any way please contact me or make sure that reference is made to the original author’s blog http://www.thesunroomuk.blogspot.com/ Thank you 
Crochet Conversion Chart US/UK International Yarn Weight Conversion Chart
I hope you enjoy using this pattern and if you are looking for other free patterns please visit Crochet Pattern Central

Wednesday Night Project 030210 – The Yarn Museum

The Yarn Museum is, initially, a virtual site whose purpose is to honor the artistry and beauty of handspun yarn from spinners around the world. It went online in December 2006 and continues to evolve.
Since yarn has so often been used to make other items such as hats, sweaters, rugs, this site delights in the (possibly) transitory state that yarn is in before it becomes the materials of something else - whether knitted, crocheted, woven or displayed in a bowl.
The Circle of Advisors (listed at left), are spinners who've agreed to check in on how things are going and offer their thoughts. They are all wonderful spinners who love what they do, and have offered a wealth of information and support. Please visit their sites to see many different perspectives on handspinning. I am a spinner and I love yarn. Although I started the project, The Museum will be a collaborative effort among all the spinners who want to participate, including you, The Growing Circle and The Circle of Advisors.
How you can be involved: tell us what you'd like to see on the site. Offer links to great information that you and others have made available. Tell us about sites we should link to. Write articles, if you like. Submit your pictures for inclusion in the online shows.
I hope you like what you see as you look around the site. More information is always being added. If you have questions, please drop me an email: lindaATyarnmuseumDOTcom Thank you for stopping by!
Please respect the copyrights of all the artists on these pages by NOT downloading images for your own personal use without their express permission. All handspun yarn images and individual yarns remain the property of the artist who created them.
Click here to visit the Yarn Museum

Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 46

Winter 2009 is about all things handmade with the emphasis being firmly on traditional crafts. The demand for ageless knitwear offering quality, luxury and longevity is coupled with the continuing trend for natural fibres and is reflected in the following three stories:
Inspired by the privileged classes of the 1920’s countryside, Heritage is eccentrically English and includes striped, patterned and lace womenswear designs. Soft greens and greys contrast beautifully with rich heather purples, golds and chestnut.
Vivid autumn colour is the inspiration behind Folklore, which explores traditional folk designs including tartans, plaids, fairisle, tweeds and texture. Versatile and wearable, the designs are coloured with hues of greens, rich berries and hints of gold.






Click here to get your copy.

Freeform Crochet Necklace

Manos del Uruguay – Classica wool
100%  PURE WOOL
HAND SPUN & KETTLE DYED
in Uruguay by a non-profit organization, which assembles over 400 artisans in co-operatives, scattered throughout the countryside. The aim of the organization is to bring economic and social opportunities to rural women.
   

A Year in Crochet…… Knitting, Fibre, Stitches and Textile Inspiration – Enjoy :-)

A year in all things crochet, knit and fibre. An inspirational picture for every week of 2009.
Please click on the title below the image to go to the original source, blog or website of each image.

Crochet Skirt

Crochet Art

Freeform Crochet Mosaic

Crochet Tree

Crochet Science

Crochet Obama

Commercial Crochet

Crochet Sunflower

Groovy Crochet

Dog in Sweater

Vintage Needlework

Vintage Turban

Vintage Cardigan

Babette Crochet

Crochet Blanket

Crochet Granny Blanket

Hexagonal Goodness

Crochet Blanket

Urban Crochet

Howies Brainfood

Yarnbombing

Phone Box Cosy

Crochet Knitted Petrol Station

Yarn Heart

Hyperbolic Crochet

Counterfeit Crochet

Ripple in Progress

Crochet Ripple

Free Form Crochet Bag

Free Form Crochet Pillow

Freeform by Prudence

Wire Knitting

Freeform Neckwrap

Knitted Busstop

Knitted Art Quilt

Food Crochet Art

Knitting For Art Exhibition

Knitting As A Radical Art Form

Picture Knitting

Show Girls Knitting

Men Who Knit

Knitting + Activism

Crochetivism

 

 Fire & Water Rag Rug

 

Rag Rug, Blists Hill

Rug View 2

Rags Undone

Early Textiles

Fibre Art Vase

Mirasol Hacho Sock Yarn

Fiberspates Yarn

Artesano Skinny Scarf