Aug 05 2006
Relaxation Crochet
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I’ve been wanting to do an afghan or blanket for my new nephew but all the patterns I started previously just didn’t go right. I usually persevere with difficult things for a long time (only in the textile area of life!) but I think you have to know when a pattern is just not going to work for you.
So I scoured the Internet and stumbled on a great shells and cluster pattern. I’m using a 3 ply machine washable wool from Bendigo woollen mills and a 3.0mm hook … the drape is just wonderful. And it has a great texture. So good that it would make a good summer top as crochet can often be quite stiff in comparison to a knitted fabric. I cast on 258 chain to start and intend making the rug a square. The pattern is basically a two row repeat and has a lovely relaxing rhythm. |
| Crochet relaxation with the shells & Clusters | |
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| The Shells and Clusters pattern |
What a beautiful band, the colors are gorgeous. What will you do with it?
I’ve done the extension thing when I wanted to save some warp, but while weaving I was always very happy when my ‘real’ warp finally wrapped around the beam.