Beginner's Crochet at C.O.W

Just a reminder that I will be leading a beginner's crochet workshop at C.O.W in Birmingham on Saturday 17 July, from 1-4pm.

You will learn basic stitches and how to read a crochet pattern. Suitable for complete beginners or improvers that would like to learn some more techniques.
 

Ring/loop bracelet - crocheting basic stitches over rings that will then be sewn together to make a stylish bracelet.
Finger crochet flower - using our fingers and basic crochet we will create a big flower that can be worn as a brooch or in your hair... etc.
Bow - we will learn how to crochet bows that can embellish any number of things. Basic crochet stitches but working on a flat piece.

There will also be a few more flower patterns if you fly through all of the above and would like to expand your crochet stitch knowledge. :)

Email Francine to book your place. 

Hope to see you there,

Denise x

Sunshine crochet

I'm all for crochet on the go at any time and it being summer and hot has not put me off crocheting by any means - who says you need to crochet warm clothing?!  I make the most of the summery weather by bringing my crochet projects with me wherever I go - on the train, to the park, to the pub. Nothing beats sitting in the shade in the park or outside the pub with some nice light weight yarn, hook in hand, making stitch after stitch. Time is relaxed and breezy on afternoons like this.


Summertime is the perfect time to concentrate on crochet accessories and smaller projects. I'm currently making jewellery - earrings and a necklace.

It is also the perfect time to crochet flowers.  Crochet flowers are perfect for embellishing all manner of items, as well as sewing them together to make bracelets and necklaces.  At the moment, I am also crocheting my sister's wedding bouquet! (pics to follow).
Summer is also the ideal time to make amigurumi. I just love Cute Design's Amigurumi Black Penguin on MyEhive - what better way to cool down in summer than making a chilled little penguin.  There are so many cute little amigurumis that you could make, you should have no problem keeping busy all summer long. :)

 

So you see it's easy to continue to crochet during the sunshiny days - just choose something light weight (no-one wants to be buried under a half-made afghan in the heat of summer) and keep on crocheting.
If after reading this, you're thinking - 'I wish I could crochet' or 'I wish I could crochet more flowers or amigurumi', why not come to a workshop and learn how! Get in touch for more information.

Enjoy the weather (while it lasts) and get those crochet hooks back out of hiding.
Denise x