Textile artist / Permaculture Food Forester / Bespoke crochet / Repurposed materials / Wearable Art

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.

After crocheting the main cover for the Pink Phoenix parasol, it’s time to attach and add the finishing touches.

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

I finished the crocheted parasol! Discussion on how to attach the canopy to the ribs, and what I would do differently next time.

How to crochet a parasol, part one. Woolly crocheted handmade umbrella!