Crochet Knits for Spring 2010 - Chanel, Issey Miyake, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni & More

This Week's Fashion Friday!!~

Crochet Knits for Spring 2010 - Chanel, Issey Miyake, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni & More

I think it's so much fun to see modern crochet in fashion today!
There is also a crochet dress from H&M that was copied from Chanel but sells for less. What do you think about designers / manufacturers copying off of others?

I love the breazy skirt and also the hair clips, and knowing how to make things like this myself makes it even better! :P

Flower Pot Cover

I Dig It!

 

   A great idea for sprucing up your  garden by decorating old pots  is this pattern for a flower pot cover Dig-It Flower Pot Cover from Crochet! Magazine .  I have a couple of bare pots laying around that need some covers.  Could be a great addition to the plant hangers I made a few weeks ago.

I will post some pics later when they are all done  :D.

Pretty Crochet Flowers for Spring

Pretty Crochet Flowers for Spring!

You can make a pretty garden of flowers that lasts forever with just a few easy steps.
 Embellish that hat, purse/bag, or that great vintage find that just needs some tlc.

I have made a few myself and attached a pin to the back to add a little something special to a boring cardigan.
This one makes a nice keychain/backpack charm:

Or this one I added onto this cloche.
The flower (and trim) is made with mohair yarn and the rest of the hat is Simply Soft 'bone' yarn by Caron.

Here are some sites that give great examples on how to make crochet flowers:

5 easy steps crochet flower pattern

Three flowers in one

Sunflower decoration

Books on Crochet Flowers:

More Great Patterns :

Flowers and Fruit Jar Doilies, Crochet Patterns By Sue Pendleton

Crochet flower dolls

Plant Hanger

My poor blog is feeling neglected! :(

Sorry it has been so long! Here is my update..... :)

For Spring's arrival I have been busy making some plant hangers.

The first one I made was with a heavy poly twine that I had and it turned out great. Here is a pic of my little Hydrangea that could, it was on the .99 cent rack at the grocery store.I'm nursing it back to health. lol

Next I used up some of my natural cotton using two strands held together.

Using a J or K hook this makes a small 5" pot fit easily.

I may decorate them later with crochet flowers or beads.