kellymariemcewan
Textile artist / Permaculture Food Forester / Bespoke crochet / Repurposed materials / Wearable Art
Category: How-to
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Hyponotising crochet hand movements
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 delay between stitches as I dragged the wool back over the hook. It took about
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A tiny hot pink shag coat
Number three in the three part series on the hot pink shaggy jacket, handmade microfashion at it’s finest. I call this model the Fluffy Pink Duckling, hooray!
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Up all night shagging
Part two of a three-part series on making a hot pink shag micro jacket for a fashion-forward toddler. Includes a brief how-to video.
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Microfashion versions of festival favourites
A recent shag jacket commission, made for a toddler. Microfashion at it’s most sustainable! Part 1 of a three-part post on how I have gone about creating this piece.
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Crochet cases
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.
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Crocheted parasol holders
After crocheting a few lovely bright parasol canopies, the parasols themselves need some protection from dirt, dander, knocks and bumps. Here’s how I did this.
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Save the Children Craft Workshop
Recent pompom and tassel making workshops at Save the Children Bath charity.
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Finishing the pink phoenix parasol
After crocheting the main cover for the Pink Phoenix parasol, it’s time to attach and add the finishing touches.
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Mermaid-y crochet
Life is a beach and I am just a mermaid flopping around at low tide.
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A new crocheted parasol project
How to repurpose an old but structurally sound umbrella that needs a new cover. Crochet to the rescue!
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