a few things i’ve crocheted…
since i finally learned how to crochet.
first i made myself a little kerchief. i just crocheted until i liked the size and put a scallop edge and pom pom ties on. perfect for winter in LA.
then i made this adorable shaker bonnet. i like this pattern alot, i’m going to make another one. it calls for a bicycle clip. i’ve seen that mentioned in a couple of vintage crochet patterns, and i’m guessing it helps hold the bonnet onto your head. do you know what it is?
then i made jennifer’s mighty oak scarflette, i made it a little more scarf and a little less ‘lette by adding another row to the branch.
and i liked it so much i’m making a birch version. need to sew the leaves on the branch sometime soon…
then i started making these poppies and couldn’t stop.
they’re supposed to be made with rug yarn and be a potholder, but i wanted to make them with regular yarn and sew a row of them together to make a scarf. but they were so much fun i couldn’t stop making them. i’m thinking it would be cute to sew them together into a poppy field bedspread! perfect to fall asleep on…
April 9th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
it’s all so lovely! I’m so happy you learned to crochet, you have such a great sense of color and style and are sure to inspire more newbies. xoxo.
April 9th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
thank you linda for being one of my inspirations to learn how!!
April 9th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
OH my goodness all the pretties! So wonderfully photographed too! I really adore that little Shaker bonnet- I will have to check your shop and see if you’re making them for sale…..
April 9th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
You know you make me want to vomit, right? STOP BEING SO AWESOME! PS: I love you
April 10th, 2010 at 12:03 am
What pattern did you use for the poppies? They’re lovely!
April 10th, 2010 at 1:43 am
thanks!
celenajustine, i don’t think i’ll be crocheting anything to sell, but who knows…it’s pretty fun!
elena, the poppy pattern was in an 80’s crochet book i borrowed from my boyfriend’s mom but i can’t remember the name of it…it was a simple pattern though, the black center is a flat circle, and then the red part is 3 rows but the circle is increased (almost double, i think) in each row so it folds over on itself. i love it, i think they really look poppy-like!
April 10th, 2010 at 8:50 am
I love the idea of a poppy bedspread! They would also make adorable brooches to sell on your site… hint hint.
April 11th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Thanks for the help!
April 12th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Such adorable creations — very inspiring! My dad used to wear bicycle clips on his trouser legs — they are round, with an open end. I think you are right, in this pattern they seem to put it underneath the front edge of the bonnet to keep it on your head since it’s got no tie. I’ve also seen them used for ear muffs.
April 13th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Wow, these are just beautiful ~ makes me want to crochet too!
April 17th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Glad to see you crocheting. Love all the nifty Kitschy items you make.
June 21st, 2010 at 9:24 pm
A poppy field bed spread would be breath taking! I have a friend whose mother is in love with the Wizard of Oz. Her guest bedroom is filled with vintage Oz collectibles. How adorable would a poppy field blanket be in there?!
March 5th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Do you happen to have the pattern for the shaker hat still? It isn’t on the vintage crochet site any longer, and I just LOVE the look of that bonnet. I’ve been looking for a bonnet that is unisex that I could make for some baby showers coming up, and I would love to make it.
Thank you!
Catrina
March 6th, 2012 at 1:23 am
hi catarina! the pattern is still there, but the website has a bunch of ads that have to load first so give it a little time and it will show up, it is very slow (and even though it may say the page is done loading, it’s really not!) if you still can’t get it i will try to copy it and email it to you.