Seeing this image reminds me of seeing images from the 1970s where the infamous ‘Granny Square’ had taken over everywhere and everything – home furnishings, decor, accessories and attire. Indeed, the crocheted granny square became a head to toe staple, but would you be surprised to find this cute mod…
Crochet designers – how many of these incredible people do you know? I’m going to share a few great leaders in the crochet world that really changed my (crochet) life for the better. And by the end of the article, hopefully, you will have discovered a few crochet influencers that…
I’m so excited you’re even considering testing out the waters with thread crochet! Crocheting with thread can be a challenge but it is incredibly satisfying upon completion. I’m so proud of any motif I make because it always looks high quality and polished. When I first transitioned into using thread,…
I come across this question all the time. The answer is both yes and no. Irish crochet is a type of Irish Lace. It is one of the 7 types of Irish Lace, according to Pallisner. She was a leading authority on lace types and productions across Europe back in…
This question reminds me of those you used to see on a test as a kid in school where it seemed like it was a trick question. Like the answer is obvious… it’s too easy… so then you doubt yourself on whether that is the correct answer or not. Yes,…
When I first started my master’s program and I had to decide what the heck I was passionate enough about to intensely research and create a thesis around. I have been in love with lace for as long as I can remember and I was dabbling in different databases seeking…
I got tired of looking around and seeing a lack of quality guidance on crocheted lace. Many of these vintage techniques are passed down know through generational knowledge and has gotten either lost in translation or lost from the sheer time that day-to-day responsibilities have taken up. So many people…
My blog exists to help those with a creative affinity for dabbling in a multitude of things find inspiration and be exceptional in their own way. My blog exists to help crochet enthusiasts have a centralized location for crochet lace techniques and history. My blog exists to help me document…
Ahhhh, the moment is finally here. It’s time to reflect on the aspects of this project. The benefit of improvement is not the only one when I learn from my mistakes. It saves time, stress, and anxiety in the future. Additionally, it makes me a better crocheter. Making a connection…
Voila! My first official pattern. It’s been quite the ride. While this pattern is finished and it will produce a functional top as designed, it definitely can be improved. In my opinion, it isn’t quite at the standard where I would feel comfortable setting it up for a retail sale….