I am torn by this free pattern, I think it’s a little too reminiscent of something Grandma would have made and whilst I love Grandma I think that these type of projects set Crochet back by many years when it comes to outsiders looking in (non crocheters). What do you think? Should we care ? Should we be trying to make Crochet hip and cool or just get on with our WIP’s and forget about all the haters?
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I think it’s kind of sweet! But, maybe I’d use a little less white, and not have as many eggs on it. I might make the outside wreath, and then hang a few eggs from the center, and then have eggs only along the bottom portion. Also, it could be popped up with some brighter colors. It could look really cute if the wreath was in a grass green!
Thanks for sharing the pattern, would have liked it better without the dialogue about whether or not it’s too Grandma-like. It makes me feel like u don’t want us Grandmas reading your “hip” site, and that’s not cool.
You know, of all the “revived” crafts, the one I really can’t get into is crochet. This is a perfect example of why.
I think some bold stripes and bright colors would help modernize that pattern. Show those haters where it’s at!
Granmma Sue, There is no way you’re too old for out site but tell us, Would you prefer it in brighter colors too?
Just a thought, it does not take much to customize the pattern the way we want it, so colors are completely up to the crafter! 🙂 What this reminds me of is some of the projects my mother made to give as gifts to all the “elders” in our family. She has done angle tree toppers, Christmas wreathes, Pringles covers that looks like candles, christening dresses (still used today by the younger generations) as well as teddy bears that were made for myself and my siblings and cousins. I say more power to the grandmas out there as their influence is what got me to pick up crocheting as an adult some 18 years ago! <3
Wow. Those snarky comments about being too ‘Grandma-like’ really cut to the quick. It was my precious Grandmother and my beloved Great Aunt who taught me to knit and crochet, and so many of their patterns adorn my home today. Set crochet BACK? Double-WOW. You’re entitled to your opinion, but I think you’re not only dead wrong about that, I think it’s patterns like Grandma’s that showcase the charm of yarncraft. There’s plenty of room for Nostalgia, Hipster and Retro styles (and any others I’ve failed to mention.
This makes me not want to follow any more – it’s awfully narrow-minded. Beauty should be in the eye of the beholder, young or old, new or retro, whatever. We each have our own taste and should not be guided by the thoughts of others…too many lemmings out there…(sigh)
The question should be “Do I like it?” I thought the comment was pretty condescending. What’s your definition of Grandma? Perhaps you will be one someday and you will wonder why anyone “labels” you.Last time for your site!
I sure don’t want to get embroiled in an age related feud. I do think young people sometimes turn up their noses at older crafts but I don’t see how making something and having fun doing it can be a bad thing…no matter what a person’s age. As with many crafts, each person could alter it in their own fashion. “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. Sad that talented people and “ancient” crafts have to be “:put down” because someone thinks it isn’t cool. To add further, I have noticed that many “so-called patterns” and “so-called recipes” are not really a pattern or recipe. They are ready made parts that people put together and call it a pattern or recipe. For instance, how can a box of brownie mix, a jar of caramel sauce and a jar of marshmallow creme really be called a recipe?
Shellie, I see you caught the attention of a few other grandmas with the way you phrased your invitation for dialogue. I can’t say this pattern suits my taste, exactly–but perhaps it wouldn’t have rubbed people the wrong way if posed as a challenge instead of a criticism of grandmas, from whom many of us first learned to crochet. I may not crochet the same way she did but I surely try to respect what she did in her time. The eggs are cute, and would be fun in any color, including the pastels so traditional to Easter crafts to this day. I would probably do the wreath in a bright spring green though, with a few bright eggs to usher in springtime. Thanks to the aptly named Yarnspiration site for giving us inspiration for a springtime wreath. Time to get into my yarn stash & see how I do with this challenge.
GrammaSue, I would LOVE! to see your version of the wreath. Please come back and share it with us.
I’m surely grateful for all the yarn choices I have that my grandma didn’t have! I will send a pic when I make my wreath.
i have been crocheting since i was a little kid. my grandma taught me years ago. young people like to craft too. you don’t have to be a grandma to find a hobby