Pamela Grossman
Friday PM
Here’s a scrap-yarn project to learn and practice some crochet techniques. Combine the techniques to create your own unique leafy stuffed creation.
Techniques covered:
-3 ways to start projects that are worked from the center out:
--Magic ring
--Crochet in a circle
--Work the first stitch of a chain
-Crocheting in the round
--Continuous
--One round at a time
-Crocheting leaves, vines
--Bobbles on a vine
--Simple leaf
--Fancy leaf
--Improvising flowers
-Stuffing and finishing
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Skills required:
Chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, spirit of adventure
Material Fee: $0
Student Supplies: Fingering weight yarn in green (leaves), brown (dirt), cream/tan (hanging pot) and a flower color of your choice.
Crochet hook in the 1.75mm to 2mm range.
Standard notions: yarn needle for sewing in ends, scissors, stitch markers
I’m enjoying Omega Eulali mercerized Egyptian cotton yarn with a 1.75mm hook.
If fingering yarn feels too tiny, you can scale up and use a heavier weight yarn and a hook that will allow you to crochet a dense fabric.
Homework: (optional) Do a search online for “crochet hanging potted plant image” to spark your creativity. So much cute stuff!