Naomi's closet affair: Crochet

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Unconventional Crochet

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've been playing around with some new crochet techniques.

Here are a few designs I've come up with using some antlers and jute.

I always prefer working with natural materials rather than synthetic.

I like working with vintage materials as well and these antlers are vintage, if there is such a thing as vintage antlers.

I found a box filled with antlers in my mother's basement.

My father was a hunter and these are the remains of his younger years as an outdoorsman.

Although I've never been a fan of hunting, I thought I might as well make use of these.

I had them cut to size and holes drilled, then bleached them and stitched them to crocheted jute baskets.

I sort of like the way they turned out.

They seem appropriate for this time of year.

My father passed away in October 2000.

These are for you DAD.

Karen

Learning New Crochet Techniques

Over the weekend the weather here was awful.

Nonstop rain and even some snow mixed in.

I jokingly told my husband that I was taking a snow day on Sunday and spent the day playing with a new crochet technique. This is the first thing that I made.

I've made crocheted pod containers before, but not like this one.

This one is wool over rope.

I used the technique from the book "unexpected CROCHET for the HOME", by LENA MAIKON.

I also made a flower using this awesome technique.

The book is filled with really cool, unconventional crochet patterns.

I highly recommend it if you are bored with all the usual crochet ideas out there.

I bought this one at my local craft store (Michael's), but you can order it from Amazon as well.

Here is a close up of another pod that I have started.

Although my items are similar to some of those in the book, I did not use the patterns, only the technique.

I did notice that the author also has an Etsy shop where she sells some of the items from the book already made. I'm sorry I don't have a link for you.

Have you tried anything new lately?

Karen

Candy Corn

Sweet candy corn, but not for eating.

These cute little plushies were crocheted with cotton and stuffed with polyfill.

They're about 3 inches tall and the perfect addition to my whimsical Fall decor.

Happy Fall!

Karen

Crocheted Brooches With Vintage Buttons

These are not the, over the top, unusual, accessories that I typically make.

They are simple crocheted flower brooches embellished with vintage buttons.

Something that anyone could feel comfortable wearing.

I think they might look nice to dress up a jacket or maybe pin one on a cool weather scarf.

All were crocheted with lovely wool yarn and backed with recycled wool felt.

I love the antique glass button on this ivory one.

I think most of these will end up as gifts, but I'll probably keep at least one for myself .

I made a simple necklace as well.

I felted the wool beads myself. First I needle felted them and then followed that up with some wet felting.

There is a glass bead between each of the felted ones and the clasp is copper.

Once again, not my usual, over the top, kind of thing.

Perfect for Fall, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Country Mouse

A mouse in your house is not such a good thing, but these little guys can stay.

I whipped up these little crocheted mice while watching T.V. last night.

They are made of wool and have glass eyes.

I think if you stuffed them with catnip, they'd make a great little toy for your cat.

I found the pattern for these HERE.

Okay, I'm off to thank the creator of this sweet pattern and to follow her blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Gathering & Making Supplies

All summer long I've been gathering supplies for creating and decorating.

Winter seems to last forever here and I wanted to make sure I have enough things to keep myself busy without having to venture out into the cold and snow.

I'm always inspired by antique lace and happened to find a real bargain on this bunch while in New England last week.

I'm always looking for unique buttons and beads for my projects and handmade ones are my favorite.

My brother had given me a box of antlers a few months ago and my sweet son-in-law was kind enough to turn them into buttons and beads for me. Some of them were made into handles for my jute baskets as well.