Wanna Try Something Different? Something New?

It’s always fun to try a new crochet technique.  Maybe the technique isn’t new to the world of crochet – but new to you, the crocheter.

I’ve scoured the internet to find a few new tricks for you.  Check these out to see if any of them inspire you to pull out your hook and try something you’ve never done before.

Cro-tatting:  My friend Vicki is an expert at this technique.  She turns out some splendid projects.  She uses a very expensive set of hooks purchased from Japan.  But, for beginners, there are more modest hooks and starter books available at craft stores and online.  Check this out to see if you might want to try this new spin on tatting:

http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=9&f=22&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.geocities.com/mountainhome1999/crotatbkmrk.htm

Here’s a twist on Tunisian crochet that turns out a really beautiful project that is much less complicated than it looks:

http://www.hookyarnandneedles.com/oldstuff/node/124

http://www.hookyarnandneedles.com/oldstuff/node/124

Another Tunisian technique is featured on this site:

http://www.angelfire.com/mi4/cinnaminn_s/moez1.html

Tunisian is a method of crocheting that is sometimes called Afghan Crochet, Shepherd Knit or Crochet, and other names.  It has the benefit of creating a fabric that drapes well and more closely resembles knitting than any other crochet technique with which I’m familiar.  Kim Guzman has a lot of information about Tunisian on her website:

http://kimguzman.wordpress.com/

Come back next time for more information on ‘new’ techniques you might want to try!