Patterns, projects and techniques
I ran across this the other day and had to share! Pretty cool. I’m not built for this kind of jewelry – no neck – but I certainly admire the design and workmanship.
This is Turkoman jewelry which is beaded, obviously, on a crocheted base. The prices are quite high, but it looks like very high quality workmanship, very labor intensive. Not for everyone, certainly, but an interesting use of crochet. There are several different designs on the website:
Lasy month we shared the Sweet Rolls Fruit review and this month we are featuring the vivid range, just in time for NYE projects.
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Crafted from 100% acrylic, this yarn is soft and luxurious, making it a joy to work with. As you stitch, Sweet Roll Vivid creates a captivating self-striping effect, adding depth and interest to your creations. With its beautiful new shades, full of color and WOW appeal, this yarn is guaranteed to brighten up any project you’re making.
Each 3.5 oz. ball contains approximately 174 yards of yarn, providing you with plenty of material to bring your creative visions to life. The suggested gauge is 17 stitches and 23 rows to 4 inches on size 9 needles, offering versatility and flexibility for various knitting or crocheting projects.
Sweet Roll Vivid is perfect for crafting stand-out scarves, shawls, blankets, and any other project you can imagine. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this yarn is sure to inspire creativity and delight.
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I have developed a recent weird obsession. Someone GAVE me a bunch of brand new Altin Basak thread of all different colors, I googled it, it’s made in Turkey! Anyway I’ve been making granny squares out of it using a size 7 steel hook, they are sooooo small, I’m thinking of stiffening them and making them into earrings, Omygod, I can’t stop, I’ve been making all the ‘motifs’ I can find that I can adapt to this thread!