I've been enjoying myself experimenting with crochet motifs recently and finished my snowflake garland last week. I wanted to see whether spray starch would improve the look of the motifs and tried it out today. It was fairly successful I think - all my snowflakes are now staying flat, but we'll see how long they stay like that.
I also tried some larger single motifs that would be suitable for Christmas decorations. Starching them was a bit more successful as I used quite fine crochet cotton, however I crocheted the heart pattern in Lyscordet, which is a little thicker than the cotton and has a nice sheen. Starching it has turned it rather flat and the stitches are not so defined so I think I preferred it unstarched.
And just in case you were wondering, Jess has settled in quite nicely thankyou. She's found the warm spot by the radiator that my old cats loved so much.
Lovely crochet work. I tried spray starch on some little tree decorations and for some it worked and for others it was not so successful. That cat looks as if she's in heaven on her lovely cosy blanket!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to buy starch maybe it's not a good solution. Those white Christmas stars are really lovely. I 'll take a look for the heart.
ReplyDeleteAnd your cat looks happy I so love her skin around her nose and eyes. It makes her very special!!!!
Jess certainly looks happy. Your garland is sweet but I love the single decorations the best. I guess you could do them in red and green as well as whit for the tree. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteLovely crochet garland.
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I LOVE your garland! I have been collecting crocheted snowflakes the past several years to decorate my Christmas tree. You should sell them at the place in town. I would think you could make a nice little sum to spend for the holidays. These are just beautiful. And Jess looks very content.
ReplyDeleteYour crochet work is beautiful! The garland is especially lovely with its row of snowflakes. Jess is a lovely healthy looking cat. I bet she loves living with you.
ReplyDeleteI love these little things.
ReplyDeletei think curtain pulls used to used on pull up blinds. As you could see them from the outside they were often decorative.
Also there is a stiffening method the Greeks or Italians used where they dipped the crotchet in a strong sugar (I think) solution to make small bowls.
I would love the patterns!
Jess is so cool! My cats also started to lounge on the radiator :)) It looks like award season in Blogoland, so please come over to receive the Dardos Award!
ReplyDeleteJust love your snowflake garland, Ann, will you be stocking this in your Etsy shop? Do hope so, it would be perfect for decorating my tearoom. I did try to master crochet some years ago but was never really successful, I'll stick to baking!
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Oops! sorry Ann, of course I meant your Folksy shop.
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Oh my Ann! Your snowflakes are wonderful!!!
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