Patterns, projects and techniques
Let’s just be clear about this. I LIKE salamanders and other lizards. I don’t necessarily want them snuggled down in my house, but I find them to be beautiful and intriguing animals, some of nature’s best. Then I ran across this:
http://www.joanavasconcelos.com/english/home.html
No photos for me to post. Not sure there are any patterns available. But, for sheer inspiration, this artist’s work is hard to beat.
The site can be a bit of a challenge to navigate. It’s worth the time. Check it out!
Step into the cozy world of lumberjack chic with this charming Lumberjack Crochet Can Cozy Pattern. Inspired by the timeless allure of buffalo plaid and rugged flannel jackets, this pattern combines style and practicality to create a unique beverage holder that’s perfect for enjoying your favorite drinks in the great outdoors. Whether you’re sipping on hot cocoa around the campfire or cracking open a cold one at a backyard barbecue, this crochet cozy adds a touch of rustic charm to any beverage. Is this a Christmas project or a fall project? I wasn’t too sure so stuck in the middle.
Crafted to fit standard 12 fl oz / 355 ml cans, this Lumberjack Can Cozy features a classic plaid design achieved through the art of colorwork crochet. If you’re new to colorwork, fear not – detailed written instructions and a full video tutorial are included to guide you through the process. With a few simple stitches and a bit of yarn magic, you’ll soon be creating your own cozy masterpiece.
The link referenced does not correspond to the address you are linking to. 🙂
The link works. Once there, you must click on one of the moving links – Gallery, for instance, to see the work.
jd
I couldn’t get there, the link didn’t work for me.
¡Maravilloso! El anlace funciona asÃ:
http://www.joanavasconcelos.com./english/home.html
Para ver imágenes:
http://www.google.com.ar/search?q=joana+vasconcelos&hl=es&rlz=1C1CHJL_esAR425AR425&prmd=ivnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=1B4kTrbVJ8LTgAeaq8S-Cw&ved=0CDcQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=610
Otra diseñadora que me gusta:
http://www.alessandraroveda.it/
The link has now been fixed.
Bea,
Thank you for the links to these wonderful crochet pieces. Very different than ‘normal’ crochet. Truly inspirational crochet artists.
jd