Patterns, projects and techniques
How do you get from this:
Kaleidoscope Blanket
to this?
Kaleidoscope ‘Ripple’
You can read all about it here .
The serendipitous nature of felting can lead to exciting ‘variations’. This is one of those happy accidents! I love the way Alice has repurposed her unsuccessful project. I rather prefer it as a rippled mat, don’t you?
Looking for more Crochet patterns using the Ripple stitch check these out on Etsy?
If you love adding little handmade touches to your Christmas decorating, this Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy from CraftBits is such a pretty project. It is festive, eye-catching, and just the sort of small crochet make that can add a lovely pop of holiday color to a table, shelf, or mantel.
What I really like about this pattern is that it feels special without being overwhelming. It is a sweet seasonal project for dressing up battery tea lights, and the poinsettia design gives it that classic Christmas look that never gets old. It would be gorgeous as part of a holiday centerpiece or made up in a few sets for decorating around the house.
You might have seen this one featured on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and it is easy to see why it is worth another look. It is cheerful, decorative, and a lovely way to bring a little crochet into your Christmas styling without taking on a huge project.
If you are in the mood for a small festive make, this one is definitely a pretty pick.
Featured Project: Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy – Free Crochet Pattern
It is not often that something I am not pleased with the result of makes it onto my blog… the post I wrote with these photographs was an illustration of my experimentation with machine felting rather than repurposing a project that was unsuccessful. I see the project pre-felting as far more successful personally, but we live and learn with crafting.
Live and learn, yes. But, your felted ‘mistake’ is lovely!
jd
You are the master of your creations. Got to agree with jd…This is a very nice piece of work. Love the colors.