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First efforts at crocheting lace |
I should have put a quarter in the pic for scale. I will try to remember that for the new pics.
Although all three pieces spent the night in a book, the bottom super-simple piece does not want to lay flat. None of these have been "blocked" which seems to involve handwashing, then pinning onto a cloth surface to dry completely for the purpose of shaping.
OK, some linkage for this new project:
Some excellent beginner crochet video tutorials I used these to learn the stitches I needed.
Pattern directions for pink and lavender lace A note on the "multiples of 5 plus 3" ... this seems to be crochet-speak for (5x + 3) in algebraic expression. I am seeing it in several other sources, including a nice book from the library titled Crochet Edgings & Trim: 150 Stitches
The small simple loop lace will be perfect to put on a cross stitched hatband, once I figure out how to make it lay flat.
Now, the coffeemaker is finished and calling to me ...
Looks good. As discussed elsewhere, 10 thread is not the thickest available.
ReplyDeleteWhen stitching to a headband, you can stitch any areas to the hat which aren't cooperating. I really don't think you would need to block the crochet for that. Of course I like to do things the easy way. LOL.