Category Archives: Experiments

Hyponotising crochet hand movements

Posted on October 17, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Speeding up my crochet technique I’ve been crocheting for about 12 years now. Until recently, I had a really ham – fisted technique. I would hold the hook in my fist like a toothbrush, which led to a split second … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Research, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged antique skills, Autodidact, crochet, GIFs, granny square, Handmade Fashion, How-to, Practical Skills, Practice, Red Wool, Slow Fashion, tutorials | 2 Comments

Crochet cases

Posted on August 23, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Have been busy crocheting some shoulder bags to protect electronics and electronic accoutrements. Here’s how I’ve taken amigurumi single stitch and wool scraps to create robust cases. Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged Amigurumi, crochet, DIY, Electronics, Headphones, How to crochet, Pattern Maker, Rainbow Crochet, Self Care, shoulder bag, Single Stitch Crochet, tassels | Comments Off

Mermaid-y crochet

Posted on May 16, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Life is a beach and I am just a mermaid flopping around at low tide. Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, How-to, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged Beach Cover Up, Blue, Cardigan, crocheting, Do It Yourself, Festival Wear, Green, handmade, PLUR, Shaggy, Slow Fashion, textile design, treble stitch crochet | Comments Off

A new crocheted parasol project

Posted on May 1, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

How to repurpose an old but structurally sound umbrella that needs a new cover. Crochet to the rescue! Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, How-to, Textiles | Tagged artist perspective, crafternoons, crochet, DIY, experimentation, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, How-to, Parasol, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, self sufficiency, Slow Fashion, textile design, Wearable Art, work in progress | Comments Off

Denim jacket patchwork

Posted on February 26, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Crocheted Eye of Providence patchwork, upgrading a plain distressed denim jacket to something festival ready and special 💕 Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, How-to, Re-use, Sewing, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged All Seeing Eye, artist project, crafternoons, crochet, Denim, DIY, Eye of Providence, Festival Fashion, handmade, Jacket, Occult, reduce reuse recycle, sewing, Slow Fashion, textiles, wearable arts, Wool, work in progress | 2 Comments

Crocheted and found art jewellery making

Posted on February 12, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Handmaking amigurumi beads inspired by nature and turning them into wearable art Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Festival Wear, Sewing, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged Bijouterie, crochet, DIY, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, Freeform Crochet, handmade, Jewellery Making, Practical Skills, textile design, wearable arts, Wool | 1 Comment

Found art jewellery

Posted on February 5, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Latest in found art jewellery, this time the media was black velvet, colourful wool and brass bells! Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Experiments, Festival Wear, Works in progress | Tagged Bijouterie, Choker, DIY, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, Found Art, Jewellery Design, Jewellery Making, Pompoms, Velvet, work in progress | 2 Comments

I, of Providence

Posted on January 25, 2019 by kellymarietheartist

Getting my work out into the world where it can inspire maximum joy! Crop tops, bralettes, boleros, chokers, armlets, comfortable dance wear for the plur lifestyle 💕🌈🐝 Continue reading →